Originally published in The Christian Post Popular worship leader Israel Houghton has had quite the rough ride after announcing his divorce earlier this year. Despite all the controversy, he is giving marriage another shot and has asked his new girlfriend, Adrienne Bailon, to marry him. Houghton took to Instagram on […]
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Christians return to rebuild lives in communities liberated from Boko Haram
Originally published in World Watch Monitor. Nigerian Christians displaced by Boko Haram are beginning to return home. They are being encouraged by the government, which has won back territory from the insurgents but which is also struggling to provide enough aid. World Watch Monitor received a first-hand account from church […]
Viwe — a daughter of God who views herself as His precious jewel
[notice] A monthly column in which Kwakanya Nazo shares stories, interviews and testimonies of young people from all walks of life who are radical for Jesus and live to see change and transformation in and around them.[/notice] This month on Chosen Kwakes’ corner we speak to Viwe, a daughter of […]
Wayde van Niekerk praises God after smashing 400m record
“The only thing I can do now is to give God praise,” said Wayde van Niekerk moments after winning a gold medal at the Rio Olympics and breaking Michael Johnson’s 17-year-old 400m record in a time of 43.03 seconds. “I went on my knees each and every day and I […]
This international Olympic team is at Rio to share the gospel
[notice]A special report by Charisma News on the ministry of Athletes in Action at the 2016 Olympics[/notice] Since the 2016 Summer Olympics kicked off their opening ceremonies last Friday, the world’s eyes have been fixated on Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to enjoy the competitive feats by 207 Olympic teams, representing […]
Political false prophets’ manipulation backfires
It is back to the drawing board for South Africa’s political parties following what surely must be the most hotly-contested elections in the country’s democratic history. The biggest loser was obviously the ANC, which lost support in many urban centres. This decline in support has been a feature in every […]
Anne Graham Lotz — The Daniel Prayer (Prayer that moves Heaven and changes nations) : Book Review
Book Review by Val Viljoen I am sure it is the sincere wish of many to be able to pray the kind of prayers that please Father God, bring us into greater intimacy with Him and of course are effectual in bringing change into situations according to His will. How […]
2016 GMA Dove award nominees
Originally published in The Christian Post The 47th annual GMA Dove Awards announced this year’s list of nominees on Wednesday and among those recognised in multiple categories are some of Christian music’s biggest names. The prestigious category for Artist of the Year highlights Hillsong United, Lecrae, Tobymac, for KING & […]
Chinese authorities forcefully close house church, replace crosses with national flag
Originally published in The Gospel Herald Chinese authorities closed down a prominent house church in the country’s coastal Zhejiang province for organising “Christian activities without permission” and attempted to replace crosses with the national flag amid an ongoing crackdown on believers. According to China Aid, Chinese authorities have increased pressure […]
Moviewise — August 12 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 […]