Originally published in Charisma News Bishop Edwin Dela Pena was sipping coffee after dinner in a southern Philippines coastal town last Tuesday when he received a phone call: It was from one of his diocese priests, who sounded panicky and distressed. Father Teresito “Chito” Soganub, the vicar general of Marawi […]
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Rock & Roll legend Carlos Santana talks about Christian faith after seven suicide attempts
By Mark A Serit–Originally Published in The Gospel Herald. Mexican-American musician Carlos Santana revealed how believing in Jesus Christ helped him to overcome the chains of depression. When his wife Deborah left him after 34 years of marriage, suicidal thoughts haunted Santana. In an interview with Rolling Stone, he admitted […]
Pressure mounts on Zuma after release of SACC-sponsored state capture report
President Zuma is not just at the centre of a criminal network but is acutally at the core of a group of people who have managed to re-purpose state institutions for the benefit of a few networks, according to a group of academics studying state capture, reports Eyewitness News. These […]
Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing
Originally published in Christian Today Among the Christian responders to Monday’s Manchester bombing are trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The attack that took place at the end of an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena on Monday took 22 lives and injured 59 people. Nigel Fawcett-Jones, […]
Love grows stronger as LIV Village looted, vandalised by protesters
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR COMRADES MARATHON “RUN FOR LIV VILLAGE” CAMPAIGN Click here to make a donation to this inspiring Christian orphan village and community upliftment project Your support will really make a difference at this time! Some of you would know that Andre Viljoen and I are preparing to run […]
“Shakes” Soyizwapi shares his faith at London Sevens
Siviwe “Shakes” Soyizwapi, a member of the series-winning Blitzbok squad shared his faith in Jesus with journalist Norman Brierley at Twickenham in an interview with Planet Sport before the start of the London Sevens last week. He said his mother, who is a strong believer, influenced his life. For instance, […]
Moviewise — May 26 2017
Pieter Pohl, founder of Innovation Films and marketing manager of CMD Entertainment Africa, sheds some light on the latest movies. UPCOMING MOVIE RELEASE THE CASE FOR CHRIST – IN CINEMAS ON 15 JUNE! THE CASE FOR CHRIST – a movie that shows the life of Lee Strobel and how he […]
Cyclist on God-given assignment to save our wildlife heritage
Wayne Bolton will be jumping on his bicycle again soon to embark on another multi-thousand kilometre ride to save our wildlife and inspire others to make a difference where God has placed them. In 2015/2016 he completed a gruelling 6 000km ride over 2½ months, taking in all 19 national […]
Pray without ceasing, continue to encourage each other — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan This letter is completely and utterly tied up with the goodness of God to His people — He has been so gracious to us. As I sit in my prayer room and meditate on the last few weeks, […]
Parliament to consider compulsory licensing of pastors, churches in June
The CRL Rights Commission has indicated that its final report on the “Commercialisation of Religion and Abuse of People’s Belief Systems”, which recommends broad-scale regulation of religion in South Africa, will be presented to parliament in June. At this stage the presentation to parliament will have no immediate legal effect. […]

