South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Originally published in CBN News Sarah Young, the author of the highly successful Jesus Calling devotional, has died. Last month, her publisher, Thomas Nelson, reported that she was in “rapidly failing” health. “We know that Sarah really believes in the power of prayer and prays for her readers every morning,” […]
Originally published in Premier Christian News. Finnish MP and former government minister Päivi Räsänen has stood trial for a second time on charges of “hate speech” over Bible verses she posted on social media. The latest trial, before the Helsinki Court of Appeal, involved three expressions of her Christian faith […]
Originally published in The Christian Post Lawyers for a pro-life activist found guilty of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act by organizing a blockade at a Washington, DC, abortion facility made an emergency request for the activist to be released from jail while she awaits sentencing. […]
Originally published in Baptist Press When Commonwealth of Faith Church in Redford, Michigan, decided to close vacation Bible school with an antique car show on August 27, the date conflicted with Crusin’ Hines, an annual car show that attracts thousands. “‘You guys just need to close yours,’” Crusin’ Hines enthusiasts […]
At the beginning of July, I fell and fractured one of the bones in my arm. No big deal, really — some discomfort and a custom brace, and I was on the mend again. But at the end of July, I fell again, however this time I broke both bones […]
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth The first 10 minutes of the movie Sound of Freedom are the worst. From the first frame you recognise what’s coming is the stuff of nightmares. Except none of the trauma is […]
The Tembisa Self Help Association of the Disabled (T-SHAD) recently received a generous donation of food groceries contributed by Norkem Park-based retired Lieutenant-Colonel Ntombizakhe Mcaba to mark Women’s Month. “As a woman I want to make a difference in my community by helping the needy and supporting them to be […]
Originally published in The Christian Institute One of the world’s top female tennis players has given thanks to God after winning a major US tournament. Coco Gauff, who is a member of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Florida, won the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, having already […]
In the latest episode [see below] of the twice-weekly podcast, Transforming A Nation with Janet Brann-Hollis, Janet, of SA Back to God interviews Dr Irma Simpson about a prophetic dream she had for South Africa that reveals keys to the Church for gates to open. Each week we will be […]
After two days of intense debate on matters which directly affect next year’s general election and go to the heart of South Africa’s democratic system, the Constitutional Court yesterday reserved judgment on two applications challenging the constitutionality of the Electoral Act. With the clock ticking into the limited time available […]