A fortnightly column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! I can still hear my grandfather say: “People are like sheep, we were […]
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Believers defying jihadists in Burkina Faso says local church leader
Originally published in Premier Christian News Christians in Burkina Faso under threat from jihadists are not afraid to die for their faith, according to a local church leader, speaking after the brutal killing of worshippers on Sunday February 25. Bishop Justin Kientega of Ouahigouya Diocese, north-east Burkina Faso, told Catholic […]
France becomes first country to enshrine abortion in constitution
Originally published in The Christian Post France became the first nation to enshrine abortion in its national constitution in an overwhelming vote that prompted a standing ovation from the French Parliament in Versailles on Monday. French lawmakers overwhelmingly voted 780-72 in favor of the bill to amend Article 34 of the French […]
‘Hunger, thirst and disease’ a threat to Christians amid Mozambique jihadist attacks
Originally published in Premier Christian News Mozambique is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as jihadist attacks in the north displace thousands of Christians and Muslims. The conflict has already displaced over 1 million people and claimed close to 5 000 lives, according to the latest figures. Bishop António Juliasse of Mozambique […]
‘SA Belongs to Jesus’ campaign uniting Christians in prayer for elections
“If ever we needed to pray for an election, this is it,” said Advocate Richard Crompton, the administrator of SA Belongs to Jesus, a national pre-election prayer campaign on Telegram. Crompton, who leads Word of Faith Christian Centre in Gqeberha, urged Christians throughout SA to join the campaign by searching […]
Kim Walker Smith touring SA in June
Renowned Christian singer, songwriter and worship leader Kim Walker-Smith is touring South Africa in June with nights of worship lined up in Cape Town (Missio-Dei, June 13), Johannesburg (Christian Family Church, June 14 ) and Pretoria (Lewende Woord, Brummeria, June 15). Tickets for these events — the passionate US worship […]
‘When all hell breaks loose, heaven awaits’: reflections on Holocaust book, street worship
Gateway News UK Correspondent Charles Gardner celebrates the blessing of pro-Israel worship on the streets of Amsterdam, decades after the wartime persecution of the city’s Jewish residents remembered in a book by a Holocaust survivor While hate-filled demonstrators call for Israel’s destruction in London and elsewhere, the streets of Amsterdam […]
MYSTERIOUS WAYS: AI and our appetite for a higher Power
A column in which Simon Kumm unpacks the mysterious ways of God, to connect believers with their Father and His incredible living inheritance! The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) over the past year or so has been nothing short of startling. The advances in its ability and potential have evoked […]
SA singer, songwriter Allan releases new single, ‘Your Presence’
By Cher Murphy — Keela Communications Internationally-recognised South African singer-songwriter, worship leader, and pastor Allan released a new single, Your Presence, today. Allan’s previous tracks, including I Belong To You, Face To Face, and Open The Heavens, continue to hold a strong presence in regular rotation on multiple radio stations, […]
Israeli Messianic leaders call for national repentance
By Charles Gardner — UK Correspondent Messianic congregations in Israel were called to three days of fasting and prayer this week, focusing on repentance among themselves as well as the nation. The stirring call, signed by several dozen leaders, said the October 7 massacre had come about because of sin […]