A new Port Elizabeth citywide missions conference called Activate that will be launched with meetings at different venues in the city from September 15 to September 17 will seek to build on the excellent foundation of the Bless The Nations missions conference that has been held in the city for […]
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Para-athlete Fanie van der Merwe shining in darkness — Cobus Kruger
A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport. In the journey of bringing unity within the body of Christ, I started to set a lot of my time out to meet with, and to hear the […]
South Africa, alarm bells, and a biblical and historical perspective on state interference with religion
By Andrew Selley founder and CEO of Freedom Of Religion SA (FOR SA) The CRL Rights Commission briefing the media on its report on the commercialisation of religion. The report, which recommends state regulation of religion, was handed to President Jacob Zuma this week. The COGTA parliamentary committee will be […]
Iranian youth converting to Christianity despite Islamic persecution, indoctrination
Originally published in The Christian Post The massive rise of Christianity in Iran, especially among youths, continues despite the Islamic government’s efforts to suppress the faith. Even Islamic leaders admitted that more and more young people are choosing to follow Christ. According to Mohabat News, which reports on the persecution […]
Christian NGOs plead for support after Sierra Leone mudslide
By Harry Farley — Originally published in Christian Today Almost 400 people have died and at least 600 still missing after a devastating mudslide and flooding hit Freetown, Sierra Leone’s capital. A national emergency has been called and several Christian charities are warning thousands more are still in danger with […]
Becoming bitter or better through suffering — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan Richard Baxter the famous theologian that lived a number of centuries ago said: “Suffering so unbolts the door of the heart, that the Word hath easier entrance.” I have just been recovering from knee surgery and have been […]
Schoolgirl admitted to ICU a warning of what to expect if dagga legalised — Doctors For Life
The recent incident where a female learner from Siyaphambili High School in Orange Farm, Johannesburg, ended up in the ICU after accidentally purchasing and ingesting Cannabis (dagga) muffins at school, poses a grave warning to what South Africans can expect if the decriminalisation or legalisation of Cannabis is allowed, says […]
Don’t boycott restaurant — pray for them and support them, say evicted couple
The Christian couple who were evicted from the Gaslight Café in Muizenberg, Cape Town on Thursday over anti-abortion messages on their clothing have urged Christians who sympathise with them not to boycott the restaurant but rather to pray for the restaurant team and to support it as patrons. The couple, […]
When did things go wrong in South Africa? A biblical view of history
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. Recently, I was having one of those conversations about our history in South Africa. A few days later, I stumbled upon a video shared on Facebook. The video is entitled A lesson on South African history by President […]
Fulani family of six come to Christ through direct act of God
Six members of a family belonging to the Fulani tribe — a predominantly Muslim, nomadic, cattle-herding people frequently in the news over violent conflicts with farmers — recently became Christians after Jesus revealed himself directly to them in a village in Nigeria’s middle-belt Plateau state. This was disclosed to Gateway […]

