A group of 16 Christians recently completed a unique mission to prophetically proclaim God’s light into South Africa by giving 90 cm high brass lampstands (menorahs) to a ministry in each of the nine provinces in South Africa. The so-called Menorah Mission which was conducted without any publicity from March […]
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Christians to protest outside Sudanese Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday
Christians plan to picket in front of the Sudanese Embassy in Pretoria on Tuesday (June 3) afternoon in protest against a death sentence ruling by a Sudanese court against a young Christian mother and medical doctor, Meriam Ibrahim, 27, for refusing to convert to Islam. Ibrahim who gave birth to […]
Author, poet, Maya Angelou dies at 86
Originally published in Gospel Herald Notable poet and essayist Maya Angelou died on Wednesday (May 28, 2014) at the age of 86 at her home in Winston-Salem, USA. Aneglou is perhaps one of the most influential black authors to come out of the 20th century. While she is best known […]
Church awakening to religious freedom threat says Selley
An urgent meeting of South African church and ministry leaders in Johannesburg yesterday to address threats to religious freedom and the autonomy of the Church went “incredibly well”, says Andrew Selley, founder and CEO of FOR SA which hosted the meeting in Rosebank Union Church. “The church is hearing and […]
The Christian vote in Egypt’s elections
Sisi’s victory: A step forward in protecting Egypt’s Christians? By Todd Daniels and ICC’s Egypt Representative Egyptians have cast their votes in the first presidential election since the removal of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. As preliminary results come in, it appears that Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has received more than 95 […]
Pope invites Israeli, Palestinian leaders for joint prayer session
Originally published in npr Pope Francis is hoping to demonstrate the power of prayer next week when Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas join the pontiff at the Vatican for an exercise in peace building. Reuters describes his invitation to the two leaders to join him at […]
Terry Macalmon — Everlasting Love (Live worship from South Africa): Review
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter TERRY MACALMON: EVERLASTING LOVE (LIVE WORSHIP FROM SOUTH AFRICA) This week we review EVERLASTING LOVE – LIVE WORSHIP FROM SOUTH AFRICA with Terry Macalmon. Now this man does what he does extravagantly and if you enjoy his music then this album will definitely not disappoint! […]
Movie Wise…May 29, 2014
[notice]Pieter Pohl, founder and managing director of Innovation Films, sheds some light on the latest movies.[/notice] NOW SHOWING IN CINEMAS X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST WARNING: Moderate Nudity, Violence & Foul LanguageNOT SUITABLE FOR FAMILY VIEWING IN CINEMAS: FROM 23 MAY 2014MOVIE TRAILER: http://youtu.be/pK2zYHWDZKo MOVIEGUIDE REVIEW: http://youtu.be/XaEZ79Lgong MovieGuide:X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE […]
How will your family remember you?
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Whether one is rich or poor; loved or hated; president; prisoner or free, young or old, we all have one thing in common that is the equaliser for all of us…..we will all die one day. How we live our life; our […]
Footprints Festival steps up with powerful thanksgiving service finale
The Footprints Festival being held this weekend half an hour from East London has a stunning line-up of events, yet for Christians, significant is the holding of a thanksgiving praise and worship service on the Sunday (June 1, 2014) Anyone who has attended the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem in […]