South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in The Christian Times Nigerian Christians were alarmed after the authorities demolished two church buildings in Dutse, the capital of the northern state of Jigawa. On Jan. 11, bulldozers, escorted by police officers, tore down the buildings of the Redeem Christian Church of God and the Lord Chosen […]
Originally published in Christian Today A Christian missionary who has dedicated his life to attempting to convert Colombian rebels to Christ has been honoured with an award. Russell Stendal, from the United States, has spent decades witnessing to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) after arriving in the country […]
Originally published in Christian Today From the outside, Dr Greg Lehman was success personified: He had a highly profitable practice, a wife and two kids, a luxurious home, fancy cars and all the money in the world to buy nearly anything he wants. But this atheist doctor was still unhappy […]
The Church and the Press are two fundamental pillars of civil society that stand for freedom of speech. Our recent history is a clear example of the important role that the Church and the media played in the struggle against Apartheid. In fact, at one stage the Church was the […]
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] “The problem with you is that you keep on rewinding and rewinding the movie. You do not let it play till the end.” These were the words from my daughter to her younger brother in the car on our way home the […]
Four months ago Ray Hartle, 55, underwent heart transplant surgery at Christiaan Barnard Hospital in Cape Town, giving him an unexpected new lease of life which he ascribes to “God’s grace given unmerited, undeserved; the knowledge and skills of medical staff; and the prayers and support of so many, many […]
[notice]A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international revivalist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries.[/notice] Hallelujah and Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope you had a fantastic festive season with family and friends! Looking back on 2016 I cannot but throw […]
Opportunity to take part in prayer and action Abortion on demand was legalised in South Africa 20 years ago on February 1 1997 with the passing of the Termination of Pregnancy Act — probably the most controversial and unpopular legislation to be enacted in the new South Africa. At the […]
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] Hillsong: Let hope rise DVD now available at CUM Books, Musica, takealot.com and other leading retailers. For more info visit www.cmdafrica.com SUNDAY BLOCKBUSTER (Sunday January 29 2017: MNet 20:30) POINT […]
[notice]A monthly column for young ladies by Kate Fitz-Gibbon[/notice] Do you sometimes feel powerless at church? Like what you experience is not enough? Your soul longs for more but you can’t quite put your finger on what more is? Tired of religious services with no life? Want more of the […]