[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] If you are not one to dig your head in the sand, you probably have some thoughts in the wake of our recent municipal elections. Here are six of mine: 1, No party is our Eternal Ruler, only […]
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Christian Police Association elects first woman president
Sharing the gospel and promoting Christian values in Saps The Christian Police Association (CPA) has elected its first woman president — Captain Leonie Peters of East London who is also currently chair of the CPA in the Eastern Cape (EC). Peters who has been a member of the CPA family […]
Youth summit and South Africa Night to Honour Israel events in September
South African jews and the nation of Israel will be honoured at a “South Africa Night to Honour Israel (SANTHI)” event in Johannesburg on September 25 2016 hosted by DEISI International, together with Dr John Haggee’s Christians United for Israel. DEISI will also be hosting its first annual Youth Summit […]
Call to save lives through prayer and fasting
40 Days for Life in Cape Town is appealing for support to change the community through prayer, fasting and a peaceful vigil to save lives through its campaign which is being conducted in tandem with groups in other cities around the world. “For 40 days, from Wednesday 28 September 2016 […]
God’s not dead — He’s alive. Bid to block movie billboard backfires
Originally published in Christian Examiner When a billboard company blocked a God’s Not Dead 2 sign from going up in Cleveland last month, few could have predicted that the controversy would result in the movie’s DVD release getting more coverage – not less. But that is exactly what happened, as the […]
Insurance company accepts liability for Jesus Dome fire damage
The insurance company has informed the Durban Christian Centre that they have accepted liability for the damage caused by the fire that destroyed the Jesus Dome on the night of June 7. The cause of the fire was an electrical fault. This was what the church had believed all along, […]
Rescued Chibok schoolgirl says faith gave her strength in captivity
Originally published in The Gospel Herald The first of the Chibok schoolgirls to be rescued after being kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 has revealed that her time in captivity only strengthened her faith and expressed confidence that God will one day deliver her classmates, as well. Amina Ali and […]
Asia Bibi’s death sentence appeal date finally set by Pakistan’s Supreme Court
Originally published in The Christian Post Pakistan’s Supreme Court has finally set a court date for the final appeal hearing for Asia Bibi, a Christian mother of five who was sentenced to death in 2010 on accusations of blasphemy. According to the Christian persecution watchdog agency International Christian Concern, Bibi, […]
Israel Houghton welcomed back to Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church
Originally published in Christian Today It has been several months since gospel singer Israel Houghton stepped down from his position as worship leader at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. But much like the prodigal son, he was welcomed back by the entire church family with open arms […]
Casting Crowns lead shares what he learned through cancer
Originally published in CBN News The lead singer of the popular Christian band, Casting Crowns, is speaking out about his cancer diagnosis and the important lesson he learned about God during the ordeal. “It was definitely out of nowhere,” Mark Hall told “The Church Boys” podcast. “I went to the […]