By INcontext Ministries – Originally published in A World In Motion, Issue 106, 21 August 2014 The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, first reported in March, has rapidly become the deadliest occurrence of the disease since its discovery in 1976. More than 1 000 people have died, with Sierra Leone, Guinea and […]
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Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: August, 22
The Willow Creek Association 2014 Global Leadership Summit will run in South Africa at 11 venues from October 10. The consistently inspiring two-day leadership training event which is held in 105 countries celebrates its 20th anniversary this year — and its 10th anniversary in South Africa! MEET THE […]
God can change your story
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] When you look at other people’s families and you look at your own family you might want to compare and maybe look down at yourself. You might conclude that you and your family are not good enough for God to ever want […]
How one Iraqi returned from Europe ready to kill family, friends
Originally pubished in Fox News Shamal Ahmad Tofiq was a fun-loving barber from the northern Iraqi town of Said Sada who liked women and a party – before he left his small hometown to find himself in Europe. Now he is back, and, as a fast-rising member of Islamic State, […]
Ebola-infected doctor released from hospital, thanks God for his miraculous recovery
Originally published in God Reports American missionary doctor Kent Brantly thanked God for his recovery from the deadly Ebola virus as he was released from Emory University Hospital, where he has been treated the last three weeks. “Today is a miraculous day,” said a beaming Dr Brantly as he was […]
New Christian Blogger publication will focus on ‘thoughtful analysis’
In the South African media space there is a lack of informative, smart and thoughtful writing, especially in and from a Christian context, writes Ryan Peter, editor of the newly launched Christian Blogger. Meanwhile, he says, there are plenty of bloggers who do fill this space and actively engage […]
Funds sought for full page Sunday Times ad to ‘tell truth’ about Israel
A prominent Stellenbosch pro-Israeli Christian activist, Vivienne Myburgh, is raising funds to run a full page advertisement in the Sunday Times “to bring the truth regarding Israel, her history and her absolute legitimate right to exist and to defend herself”. In an email appeal to “friends of Israel” she says […]
Miracles manifest in Modjadjii
From August 11 to 17 In His Name Ministries held a Gospel Crusade in Modjadji, Limpopo, South Africa. For seven glorious days, heaven collided with earth, leaving the precious people of this region forever changed. Night after night, Modjadji came out in force to encounter the Saviour of this world. […]
JOYburg aims to call out the gold in the city!
Johannesburg was built on gold — and today there is an ambitious move to call out the gold in the city and to ‘reform and rebrand’ the city as JOYburg. Joy activist and laughter coach, Sue Jameson, says everbody is invited to join in the joyful movement to “build a […]
Former EL pre-primary teacher is on a mission to change the world
The former pre-primary teacher and Stirling Presbyterian youth pastor, 27, leaves next week for Redding, California where she will enter her second year at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM). “My passion is for the generation to come and this year has equipped me to fulfil that passion,” says […]