Originally published in Christian Telegraph Since a ceasefire was agreed in South Sudan on January 23, Church and aid agencies have called for greater action from the international community to ensure that the truce holds, and the establishment of an aid corridor to enable much-needed medical and humanitarian support to […]
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Syrian Christians fear annihilation, seek US help
Originally published in CBN News Syrian Christian leaders are asking the United States to help preserve Christianity in the war-torn country. On Monday, a delegation of Christian leaders from Syria will talk about the situation at the Heritage Foundation. They already have been saying that without outside help, Christians in […]
Thousands of Syrian Muslim refugees coming to Christ
By Mark Ellis — Originally published in God Reports One result of the Syrian Civil War is that 2.1 million refugees have fled the violence and taken refuge in Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan, often living in miserable conditions. But Christian groups ministering to the exiles report thousands responding to […]
Buchan in Bloem to pray for rain, Korkie
Angus Buchan is leading a prayer meeting in Bloemfontein today (January 31) for rain and for Bloemfontein teacher, Pierre Korkie, who is being held hostage by Al Qaeda terrorists in Yemen. The meeting was arranged after Buchan’s national representative contacted committee members in Bloemfontein last week on the farmer evangelist’s earnest […]
Arise and shine brighter in 2014
[notice]A response to what is happening prophetically in the world today — A monthly column by Julie de Lisle[/notice] Hello all! As I wish you all a happy new year, I can hardly believe that the first month of the year is over. I sincerely hope and pray that this […]
Movie Wise….January 30, 2013
[notice]A new 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: JACK RYAN: SHADOW […]
Five weeks to first Johannesburg Mighty Men Conference
Faith, expectancy and amazing testimony in countdown to MMC Victor Lemmer, 37, has never been to a Mighty Men Conference (MMC) and has only been a Christian for three years but he will be hosting the first Johannesburg MMC in five weeks time — with the full blessing of Mighty […]
Elevation Worship — Nothing is Wasted: Review
By now you know the music “hits” me in traffic for the first time, so next time you see me ‘mouth wide open belting it out’, you’ll know… This week our attention is turned to ELEVATION WORSHIP: NOTHING IS WASTED. My first thoughts were that this album carries weight, like […]
Gender Bill a threat to religious freedom, Parliament told
Controversial new draft legislation, named the Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill, was considered at public hearings at Parliament on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Bill, amongst other things, prescribes a minimum quota of 50% female representation in decision-making structures, and gives the Minister wide powers […]
He has a dream!!!
Proverbs 18:16 says “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” Meet Lwando Mhluzi, a 16-year old student at Fountain of Life Christian School in Uitenhage. This young man has a passion for the Word of God, and has an oratory gift that will still […]