Breaking strongholds of alcohol abuse Karoo farmworkers are being encouraged to overcome alcohol use by accepting Jesus Christ as their Saviour and being reconciled with God. According to Duleigh Douman, of Nehemiah Ministries alcohol abuse is often so ingrained that is has become a cultural practice that leads to immoral, […]
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Words of wisdom flow at Youth Transformation Africa event
In celebration of Youth Day, a Youth Transformation Africa event was held at the His People Church in Goodwood, Cape Town on Monday, June 16th. The day was aimed at enhancing the leadership qualities of youth in ministry in and around the city. The impressive line-up of speakers included Director […]
South Sudan agrees to stop fighting, set up transitional government
Originally posted in World Watch Monitor South Sudan has agreed to end fighting and pledged to set up a transitional government within 60 days and to resolve the conflict that’s caused a massive humanitarian crisis –resulting in thousands being killed and more than 1 million people fleeing their homes since […]
Iraq: 21 people killed as Islamic militants invade Baghdad
Article originally published in Christian Post Islamic militants killed at least 21 people in Baghdad and another Iraqi city on Tuesday in their offensive to capture the capital. Jihadists have also invaded Baiji, the country’s largest oil refinery. AFP News Agency reported that the violence came during a major offensive […]
YWAM team plays soccer with prostitutes in streets of Brazil
As football stars are scoring goals in the World Cup, Brazilian prostitutes decided to join the football fever by organising an impromptu match to draw attention to sex workers’ rights. According to a story on RT.com, the prostitutes called themselves the Naked Football Club and teamed up with individuals from […]
Moderate sheikh murdered in Kenya in latest of high-profile killings
Originally published in Assist News Sheikh Mohammed Idris, chairman of the Council of Imams and Preachers and previous leader of Mombasa’s Sakina Mosque, was assassinated by unknown gunmen on his way to morning prayers on June 10. According to a news release from human rights organisation Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), […]
Suné Botha — U alleen is God
Music Review by Ellenor Lotter SUNE BOTHA — U ALLEEN IS GOD Wat ‘n heerlike voorreg om vandag hierdie pragtige jong dame aan jou te kan bekendstel, haar naam is Suné Botha en haar debuut album is U ALLEEN IS GOD. Hierdie album is in November 2013 vrygestel deur Maranatha […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: June 19
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 — […]
East London man’s miraculous recovery shared in double book
[notice]Dylan Martin is a walking miracle. His story of making an amazing comeback from a car accident that left him with traumatic brain injury and in a coma for two weeks is told in a double book written by himself (Highway To Hell) and his mother (It’s All About Eternity). […]
Give thanks now
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice]We need to be thankful. There are too many of us who are ungrateful for what we have. I always remember the story of a little boy who was always complaining that he never had shoes to wear, until […]