[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] After reading a number of articles on Christians and politics prior to our recent elections, I couldn’t resist the urge to write a response. In one of those articles, we were encouraged as Christians not to spend so […]
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Increasing number of Iranians turning to Jesus
Article originally posted in CBN When we think of Iran, scenes of mobs shouting “death to America,” blindfolded hostages, and radical leaders demanding nuclear technology come to mind. But there’s another side of the country: Iranians who love America, Israel, and Jesus Christ. CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris […]
Don’t let ‘crashes’ stop your vision
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] At the start of the Commonwealth Games, I watched the first medal race for South Africa, the triathlon event for women and men. It was great and special […]
Pope makes history with visit to Pentecostal church
Originally published in Christian Post Pope Francis became the first pope to make an official visit to a Pentecostal church, after he flew on Monday to speak at the Evangelical Church of Reconciliation in the southern city of Caserta, Italy. The pontiff apologized for persecution of Pentecostals the Roman Catholic […]
Atheists lose appeal to remove “Ground Zero cross”
Originally published in Christian Today The American Atheists lost their appeal on Monday, and the “Ground Zero cross” will remain at the 9/11 memorial site. The atheists alleged that the cross violated religious freedom protections, but a three-judge panel found that the cross was not just a religious symbol. The cross […]
Continuity in the service flow
[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] Worship Leaders tend to have differing paradigms for ensuring a homogenous “flow” in the Worship Service. Those with a “chord” orientation, such as guitars and keyboards, are […]
Johnny Louw, Jacques Malan in PE next week
Evangelist and Mighty Men speaker Johnny Louw, together with his mentor and friend, Jacques Malan, aim to set hearts ablaze for Jesus during a five day visit to Port Elizabeth hosted by Human Hearts Foundation. The pair, who are known for their strong, Word-based teaching and impartation of the truth […]
PE priests condemn invitation of lesbian US Episcopal priest to lecture in SA
Two Port Elizabeth Anglican priests have written a letter to the Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba, protesting an invitation to an openly lesbian seminary professor from the US Episcopal Church to preach and minister at the College of Transfiguration in Grahamstown, a provincial training centre for Anglican clergy. […]
African Enterprise global evangelists in Cape Town, Knysna
Zimbabwean born Stephen Lungu whose amazing transformation from street kid, to gang leader to global evangelist is documented in a best selling book, will be speaking at a series of meetings in Cape Town and Knysna from tomorrow (Thursday, July 31, 2014). African Enterprise (AE) founder and evangelist Michael Cassidy […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: July 31, 2014
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 SPEAKERS — […]