South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Fidel Castro, the world’s longest ruling leader (1959-2008), passed away recently. While exiled Cubans celebrated jubilantly in Miami, several heads of state and media houses gave glowing tributes to the founder of Cuba’s Communist inspired society with “free […]
You were born for a time such as this! If people who attended the Sacred Assembly from different congregations, denominations, social circumstances and race groups, but from the same towns, could have follow-up gatherings to ascertain what the Sacred Assembly means for their district and seek to work out the […]
Book Review by Wendy Duminy In a world where comparison and competition is encouraged, it can be difficult to remember where your identity lies. Without Rival by Lisa Bevere is a bold reminder that your identity lies in Christ. She focuses on how a revelation of God’s love sets you […]
Judgment prevented ‘tragic social experiment’ The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein yesterday (Tuesday December 6 2016) overturned a potentially far-reaching court order granting the medical profession permission to assist in the death of a terminal cancer patient, Robin Stransham-Ford. The successful appeal by the state against the judgment of the Gauteng […]
CHRISTMAS 2016 DISCOUNT CAMPAIGN Culture of reading Christian Book Discounters (CBD) was founded 21 years ago. It’s prime objective is to offer good quality Christian Literature to the-man-on-the-street at prices they can afford, and to promote a culture of reading amongst Christians. Today CBD helps churches in South African to […]
Lethebo Rabalago, who made headlines recently for spraying insecticide onto his congregants in order to “heal” them of their ailments, represents a troubling and growing trend within the Christian faith. The trend is that of self-serving ministers who use desperate people to shore up their ministries. Rabalogo’s unusual antics follow […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen The later years of marriage come with many potential joys — but also their own unique challenges such as disappointments or anxieties over finances and health. This is a book to inspire and equip you for the challenges – and adventures -= which lie ahead. […]
Book review by Val Viljoen If you are looking out for a children’s bible storybook that offers something a bit different, take a look at My Own Keepsake Bible. There are 172 stories from the Old and New Testaments, with 95 illustrations to colour-in. This means of course that kids […]
[notice]A new 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] ‘I believe and pray that as you read these testimonies of what He has done — you too will receive breakthrough in your life’ In […]
[notice] Former South African cricket captain and later evangelist Trevor Goddard died last Friday (November 25 2016) after a long illness. David Melvill writes this tribute to the great all-rounder. [/notice] Trevor Goddard is arguably one of South Africa’s finest cricketers, but he would not wish to be known as […]