Book review by Wendy Duminy Behold the Man is the third book in the Jerusalem Chronicles and tells the account of events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus through the perspectives of Pilate, Claudia (Pilate’s wife) and Centurion Marcus Longinus. The question of “who is this man called Jesus” […]
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Mother’s Day reflections
In a few days’ time it will be Mother’s Day and some of us will have the honour and privilege of getting Hallmark cards, chocolates and gifts and having brunch with our family. That’s the perfect picture. I love the idea that schoolteachers take the time to teach children to […]
Christian ministry to ‘feed 5 000’ atheists
Originally published in Christian Today Next month’s ‘Reason Rally’ in Washington is expected to attract around 20 000 atheists, including actor Johnny Depp and other big-name speakers like Bill Nye and Lawrence Krauss. As well as fiery speeches against religion, however, participants in the June 4 event will be given […]
Songs that please God: singing God’s word in contemporary hymns
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] The leader opened the Service with these unusual and insightful words: “Let’s stand for the Word of God, as we sing our opening Hymn: ‘Holy, Holy, […]
Joyce Meyer says her father raped her at least 200 times
It is never easy for best-selling Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer to talk about her traumatic childhood experiences. However, she recently decided to talk about it at length in the hope that this will give hope to people facing a similar situation that recovery and healing through God is […]
Nearly a million pledge to boycott chain store over bathroom policy
Originally published in Lifesite News Nearly a million people [986 400 at time of posting this report] have pledged to boycott United States discount chain store,Target, over the company’s new policy allowing men to use women’s bathrooms. The American Family Association, which launched the petition, says the fact that it’s […]
Lessons from 15 years of marriage
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Recently we celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary. As always when one celebrates an anniversary there are moments of looking back at your journey as a couple. This milestone was no different for us as we went down memory lane remembering the good […]
I have faith that Zuma will go, says Moss Ntlha after Freedom Day protests
Website will invite ANC supporters to link their vote to Zuma’s removal Despite the modest turnout at anti-Zuma events around the country on Freedom Day yesterday, Rev Moss Ntlha said he has faith that the campaign to remove the president will grow and that “Zuma will go”. Ntlha, who is General […]
Bono: Why isn’t Christian music more honest?
Originally published in Christian Today U2 musician Bono has criticised modern Christian music for its ‘lack of honesty’. The comments came out of a conversation with Eugene Peterson, a pastor and theologian best known for the “Message” translation of Bible. They discussed the poetry of the scriptures and in particular […]
Rome to honour Christian martyrs
Originally published in Mission Network News According to a report by Breibart, Rome will dye its Trevi Fountain red on Friday, April 29, in honour of this era’s historic number of Christian martyrs. As of today, there are around 150 million Christians facing persecution across the globe, and it doesn’t […]