[notice]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.[/notice] The Lord has been wonderfully good to me in terms of my recent and serious challenges with double pneumonia. Thus when I […]
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Do not procrastinate — put things right now
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Do what you have to do today and do not leave it until tomorrow, because tomorrow will have enough worries of its own. The Lord is very specific about the fact that if you know that someone else […]
Holding onto lessons from the cross
When Michael Yeomans, who passed away recently, was first hospitalised due to cancer in 2013 he was given a holding cross as a present. Thereafter, he was never without his holding cross, as he found it to be a material reminder of the Lord’s presence and promises. The inscription on […]
Algerian Christian gets maximum sentence for ‘blasphemy’
Originally published in World Watch Monitor A Christian in Algeria has been sentenced to five years in prison – the maximum term – and given a heavy fine for blasphemy against Islam and its prophet, for a social media post. Slimane Bouhafs, 49, appeared before a judge on August 7 […]
GLS 2016: Meet the speakers — Melinda Gates
Forbes #4 Most Powerful Woman We couldn’t be more thrilled to announce that Melinda Gates, one of the world’s most powerful women, will be joining the 2016 GLS Summit faculty. Here’s why Forbes listed her as the fourth most powerful woman in the world: Melinda Gates has cemented her dominance […]
Moviewise — August 5 2016
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] GOD’S NOT DEAD 2 – NOW SHOWING IN CINESMAS ACROSS SOUTH AFRICA! Please visit www.godsnotdeadthemovie.co.za for more info. Gateway News reviews: Don’t miss God’s Not Dead 2: It will inspire […]
The elections — through a Kingdom lens
Most of the votes are in now and some significant shifts in the balance of political power in South Africa are evident. Political analysts will have much to say about the poll outcomes. But what can we see from a Kingdom perspective? Do the various political agendas that have been […]
The elections — through a Kingdom lens: Afrika Mhlophe
A contest between value systems Complacency around local government might be a thing of the past if one judges by the huge interest shown in the recently held 2016 Local Government elections. The turnout was impressive and so is the continued interest in the results as they are released by […]
Boko Haram to focus on bombing Christian churches — terrorist leader
Originally published in The Gospel Herald The leader of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram has announced it has a new mission: fighting the “Christianisation of society” by bombing churches, and focusing their efforts on attacking Christian humanitarian groups. According to the BBC, Abu Musab al-Barnawi, who was previously spokesman […]
Nation building — an interview with Rev Frank Chikane
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] This week’s column departs from my usual theme, due to elections and an interview. Elections 2016 in South Africa will go down in history as one of the most highly contested elections in the country. With each party promising voters better service […]