[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies… As farmers, we understand very clearly the concept of germination. When we plant our maize or wheat crop, we have learnt that the good seed needs to […]
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Pierre Korkie dies in failed US rescue mission: family chooses to forgive al-Qaida
The heartbroken family of South African teacher hostage Pierre Korkie, 56, who died during a failed US rescue mission in Yemen a day before he was due to be released say they have forgiven his al-Qaida captors. An American journalist Luke Somers and 10 al-Qaida terrorists also died in the […]
SA woman who lost family in Afghanistan terror says their deaths were not in vain
Dr Hannelie Groenewald, who lost her aid worker husband, Werner and two children, Jean-Pierre, 17, and Rode, 15, in a Taliban terror attack in Afghanistan at the weekend, says their blood was not shed in vain and her purpose on earth has not yet been fulfilled. She was at work […]
Youtube spoken word poet and author Jeff Bethke visiting SA in 2015
Jefferson Bethke the 20-something spoken word poet and speaker whose 2012 YouTube video “Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus,” has at this time been viewed more than 28.5 million times, will be visiting South Africa in 2015. Quintis Jacobs, youth pastor of Spirit Word Ministries which is organising the SA tour […]
Turning horror into honour: making Biblical sense of the killings in Kabul
[notice]A Perspective by IN Context Ministries[/notice] On Saturday 29 November 2014 Werner Groenewald and his two children, Jean-Pierre and Rodé, were killed in a Taliban attack in Kabul. Hannelie, his wife, was not at home during the time and survived the attack, but lost everything. Three gunmen and suicide bombers […]
Thousands gather to memorialise Myles Munroe
Originally published in Charisma News Thousands celebrated Dr Myles Munroe and his wife, Ruth, two influential leaders in Christianity being laid to rest Thursday in a state-recognizsd funeral in the Bahamas. The funeral came nearly a month after the couple died in a plane crash along with eight others from […]
Sarah Jakes — Colliding With Destiny — Finding Hope in the Legacy of Ruth: Review
Book Review by Val Viljoen In the Bible, the story of Ruth is beautiful and inspiring. It is a story of redemption and restoration, and can be a powerful initiator of hope to those who are experiencing disappointment and discouragement in their journey through life. Sarah Jakes is the daughter […]
War on religious freedom: together we can make things better
The court case recently initiated by OGOD to stop six public schools from conducting certain Christian observances and allowing certain Christian activities, seems to have more than just the Christian community up in arms. The case, which concerns the interpretation and application of section of 15(2) of the Constitution, may […]
Prayer conference addressed broken spiritual walls of SA
I have just returned from a prayer conference in the city of Polokwane, Limpopo Province, which was hosted by the South African Prayer Movement for Change (SAPMC). Conferences like these remind me of my obligation to pray for my country and indeed a lot of praying was done on the […]
Before Amen — A Worship Collection: Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter Have you ever dreamed of being stranded on a desert island? Yes, a desert island and actually dreaming of going there! I know this sounds a bit extreme but think about it for a moment… It feels like the years go by quicker as I […]