Jewish and Christian feasts in rare convergence When the stars lined up to lighten the path of the wise men as they travelled from the East to worship the new-born King of the Jews, it was the dawning of an amazing new era. Now, 2 000 years later, the Jewish […]
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Deciding to finish strong this year
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] I came out of the first leg, the swim in a triathlon race I did in Cape Town last week. It was a hard week of planning in […]
The amazing story of ‘The Jesus Business’
I met Mary Naidoo at her stand — ‘The Jesus Business’ — at a recent Christian Expo in Durban. Intrigued by the dazzling array of Christian paintings, nativity scene models, and scripture-themed household items that she and her team were displaying , I asked her if I could interview her. […]
Thoughts and feelings around the wondrous time of Christmas
I have many emotions and consider different facets as to how and why we celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share some of these with you, our treasured readers. The value of the word of God I’m deeply grateful for the birth of Jesus Christ. I have fond memories of […]
Cairo cathedral bombing: 25 killed, 49 injured
Originally published in Christianity Daily At least 25 people, most of them women, were killed and about 49 were injured in a blast inside Cairo’s Coptic Cathedral complex on Sunday. A bomb exploded in the chapel as Sunday Mass was about to end. President Abdel Fatah al-Sissi said at the […]
Nigeria church collapse survivors full of thanks to God
Originally published in Christian Today They were dancing and singing praises to the Lord when death came crashing down. Hundreds of worshippers were inside Reigners Bible Church International in Uyo, Nigeria on Saturday when metal girders buckled and, together with the corrugated tin roof, crashed onto them, killing at least […]
Colombian soccer player survives plane crash with bible in hand
Originally published in CBN News Helio Neto was traveling with the Colombian soccer team and other passengers when the plane crashed, killing 71 people. Although Neto is still in the hospital recovering from serious injuries, he thanks God for keeping him safe. What happened minutes before the crash has shocked […]
MOVIEWISE – December 16 2016
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] Hillsong: Let Hope Rise DVD now available at CUM Books, Musica, takealot.com and other leading retailers. For more info visit www.cmdafrica.com SUNDAY BLOCKBUSTER (Sun December 18 2016: M-Net 20:05) BURNT […]
How beautiful on the mountains … — a divine appointment
God’s appointment with Israeli family on a South African farm Anyone unconvinced about God’s special love for the Jewish people should look no further than this remarkable story set in the mountains of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, where I grew up. A Christian meeting was set to take place at a […]
Mayor calls prayer service for rain at Port Elizabeth City Hall
Faith leaders and concerned Nelson Mandela Bay residents gathered for a prayer service in front of the Port Elizabeth City Hall this morning in response to a call by Executive Mayor Athol Trollip. About 80 people joined together in Vuyisile Mini Square to ask God to break the drought that […]