Alf James reflects on preparing our hearts for the It’s Time national day of prayer in Bloemfontein on Saturday. All who gather before the Lord God Almighty at the “It’s Time” National Prayer Day on April 22nd outside Bloemfontein should not only come together humbly in worship, but with love-softened […]
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How do we move ourselves and others from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’? — Vivienne Schultz
A new monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. What does it mean to be human? Ephesians 3:19 May you be filled with all the fullness of God This is one of those bible verses that boggle the mind. How can the fullness of God […]
The empty cross and the reality of the resurrection — Michael Cassidy
A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. Some time ago I was given a crucifix as a gift. The very charming little wooden cross had a bronze casting of […]
Finding a tune for the lyrics you want to sing
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] In the run-up to Easter, our congregation pondered the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross, during the seven weeks climaxing on Good Friday. The pastor […]
Countdown to the ‘biggest prayer gathering in South Africa’s history’
The organisers of the It’s Time event, expected to be the biggest prayer event ever to be held in South Africa, has launched a traffic plan to effectively manage the hundreds of thousands of cars and buses expected to travel to Bloemfontein on Saturday April 22. Thousands of South Africans […]
New venue and date for big Cape Town youth event
Youth Transformation Africa is excited to announce that the event which was supposed to happen on Easter Monday April 17 has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday June 24 at the Velodrome stadium in Belville, says YTA in a media release. Thousands of young people from all spheres of […]
Dagga at home still illegal as state gives notice of appeal
The state attorney confirmed this week that the state will appeal against the Cape High Court ruling allowing dagga use at home and police confirmed an internal circular stating that they will continue to enforce the drug law on dagga without any change, reports ChristianView Network (CVN). The police circular clarifies confusion created […]
MOVIEWISE — April 14 2017 (WIN AN ‘ADRENALINE’ DVD)
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] GALLOWS ROAD — IN CINEMA APRIL 7! GALLOWS ROAD — A tale of a tragic crime, revenge, God’s forgiveness and reconciliation. See Ernie Hudson and Kevin Sorbo in this film […]
Living legend lights centenary torch
By Ndlelanhle Khuzwayo One of the living legends of the Church of the Holy Ghost, Deacon Memezi Mthembu was honoured on Sunday when the centenary torch was brought to his home in Mofolo, Soweto. Deacon Mthembu is 102 years old and an icon in the church, who has worked hard for the […]
Doing the impossible — on the track and through the cross
A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport. Roger Bannister is a legendary track athlete of the late 1940s and ealy 1950s who will always be remembered for doing the “impossible.” He declined an opportunity to […]