South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] If you ever met me you would know that I start sentences with the words “I had a dream”. […]
Originally published in CBN Thousands of Christians in Wenzhou, China, have formed a human shield around Sanjiang Church after the government announced plans to demolish the building. On April 3, government authorities notified the church leadership their building would be razed within 15 days. With the deadline for demolition approaching, […]
Originally published in The Christian Post A Christian couple was sentenced to death in Pakistan on Friday reportedly for committing “blasphemy” via text messages. Lawyers said they will appeal the ruling and fight for the man and woman who are said to be illiterate. “We are seriously concerned. Cases like […]
Originally published in God Reports Legendary actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood’s last surviving stars of its classic era, passed away April 6th from natural causes. He was 93. The award-winning actor became the biggest star in the world in his teens when he played the character Andy Hardy in […]
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter ALL SONS & DAUGHTERS — SEASON ONE When given the opportunity to listen to and review an album of a group that touched your heart in a profound way first time round, there are only two words to explain this experience: “pure bliss!” ALL SONS […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen DISTORTION by TERRI BLACKSTOCK Genre: Suspense thriller Juliet Cole and her doctor husband Bob are returning a hired trailer in a sleazy part of town late at night when suddenly someone drives into the car park. There is a blast, then squealing of breaks as the […]
Burn 24/7 PE is proud to be involved with two City uniting events coming up next week and on Election Day. Firstly, KINGDOMS is a Worship Event with Sean Feucht founder of Burn 24/7 at Harvest, next Wednesday night, 16 April, 2014 at 7pm. ,,,And then over the Election day, an exciting […]
[notice]A weekly column in which Pieter Pohl, founder and managing director of Innovation Films, sheds some light on the latest movies. Check in each week for reviews and previews of mainstream and Christian movies at the cinema, on TV or on DVD.[/notice] NOW SHOWING IN CINEMAS: NOAH WARNING: Moderate Violence & […]
Last week we reported on how Vlooi Terblanche, 59, was born again and set free at last year’s Karoo Mighty Men Conference — and how he decided to celebrate this year by walking from his hometown, Plettenburg Bay to the KMMC 2014 in Middelburg. I phoned Vlooi this evening (Thursday, […]
South African movie goers are in for a rare flurry of major, faith-based feature films. Darren Aronofsky’s controversial ‘Noah’ opened on April 4. Next in line, launching on April 17, is ‘Son of God’ produced by “Touched by an Angel’s” Roma Downey and mega-hit TV producer Mark Burnett of “Survivor” […]