[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] This month of May gives us more Holidays. How do these affect your Worship Services? Our church has a pool of three excellent drummers, but they […]
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World powers join search for Nigerian schoolgirls
Originally published in Fox News.com Western powers, including the US, UK and France, said on Wednesday they would join the search for hundreds of Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic terrorists, as parents’ frustration grew over the government’s response. A small team of US military personnel is expected to arrive in […]
God in the ICU — One man’s search for intimacy and meaning: Book Review
Book Review by Val Viljoen GOD IN THE ICU: ONE MAN’S SEARCH FOR INTIMACY AND MEANING by DAVE WALKER This book is well written, interesting and inspiring and I enjoyed it immensely. Dave Walker practised as an anaesthetist for 22 years in South Africa and for a further. six years […]
ACDP deserved better support for its strategic role in Parliament
The African Christian Democratic Party, which despite its small representation in Parliament, has played a key role in defending religious freedom in South Africa over the past 20 years, will feel justifiably disappointed at the lack of support it enjoyed at the polls on May 7. Clearly calls by prominent […]
Horseman for God saddling up again and establishing Cowboy Church
Horses have played an unusual role in Martin Blount’s Christian journey. And they are in centre frame again as he prepares to ride for God again on an epic family mission expedition. Martin’s first horseback encounter with God happened a few years ago while he was participating in an 80km […]
Lesotho Bible mission was ‘Christ-filled experience’
A Despatch family, accompanied by a group of friends, have returned from an outreach trip to Lesotho where they fulfilled a commitment to hand out 500 Bibles to Christians in remote mountain villages. “It was a Christ-filled experience,” said Eben Grobler whose family developed a passion for the cause after […]
Christian punk band release benefit single for family in need
By Old Timers band member, Don de Necker The Old-Timers is an unashamedly Christian punk band from South Africa that’s purpose is to give glory to God. We attain to no laurels or acclaims but purely through our music to set an example of faith, to love without judgement the […]
Missionary celebrates 30 years ministry with mission training week in Bhisho
Scottish-born missionary Pastor Laurette Mkati who celebrates 30 years missionary service in South Africa on May 17, says she sought God on how to thank Him for the privilege and heard Him say she should hold a missions conference to raise up more missionaries. Mkati, who has been based in […]
Sudan: Pregnant Christian woman faces execution for apostasy
Originally published in Barnabus Fund A pregnant Christian woman could face the death penalty for apostasy, leaving Islam, in Sudan, because she was born to a Muslim father. She has also been charged with adultery for marrying a Christian man. Meriam Yahia Ibrahim (27), who is due to give birth […]
“Porn can destroy your heart and your mind” says female ex-porn addict
Originally published in christian.org.uk. A graduate who was addicted to online pornography from the age of eleven has revealed why she thinks more should be done to warn others against its dangers. Bethany Becconsall first came across online pornography at the age of eleven. Today, the 21-year-old describes how she […]