Originally published in The Christian Post Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram has declared an “Islamic Caliphate” in the predominantly Christian town of Gwoza, which it seized earlier in August and slaughtered over 100 civilians. “Thanks be to Allah who gave victory to our brethren in (the town of) Gwoza and […]
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Parents of murdered US journalist James Foley sustained by their faith
Originally published in Christian Today The parents of murdered photojournalist James Foley expressed pride in their son and faith in the Lord’s will in a statement to reporters on Wednesday (August 20, 2014). A graphic video of the kidnapped American’s death was released online by the Islamic State (IS) on […]
How will you raise your girl child?
With August being women’s month, a few days ago I posted a question on Facebook to solicit people’s views regarding women’s roles and position in society and whether or not the biblical instruction for wives to submit to their husbands has been understood properly. I also asked about gender roles […]
Ebola and the question of risk
By INcontext Ministries – Originally published in A World In Motion, Issue 106, 21 August 2014 The Ebola outbreak in West Africa, first reported in March, has rapidly become the deadliest occurrence of the disease since its discovery in 1976. More than 1 000 people have died, with Sierra Leone, Guinea and […]
Global Leadership Summit 2014 — Weekly Update: August, 22
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 […]
God can change your story
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] When you look at other people’s families and you look at your own family you might want to compare and maybe look down at yourself. You might conclude that you and your family are not good enough for God to ever want […]
How one Iraqi returned from Europe ready to kill family, friends
Originally pubished in Fox News Shamal Ahmad Tofiq was a fun-loving barber from the northern Iraqi town of Said Sada who liked women and a party – before he left his small hometown to find himself in Europe. Now he is back, and, as a fast-rising member of Islamic State, […]
Ebola-infected doctor released from hospital, thanks God for his miraculous recovery
Originally published in God Reports American missionary doctor Kent Brantly thanked God for his recovery from the deadly Ebola virus as he was released from Emory University Hospital, where he has been treated the last three weeks. “Today is a miraculous day,” said a beaming Dr Brantly as he was […]
New Christian Blogger publication will focus on ‘thoughtful analysis’
In the South African media space there is a lack of informative, smart and thoughtful writing, especially in and from a Christian context, writes Ryan Peter, editor of the newly launched Christian Blogger. Meanwhile, he says, there are plenty of bloggers who do fill this space and actively engage […]
Funds sought for full page Sunday Times ad to ‘tell truth’ about Israel
A prominent Stellenbosch pro-Israeli Christian activist, Vivienne Myburgh, is raising funds to run a full page advertisement in the Sunday Times “to bring the truth regarding Israel, her history and her absolute legitimate right to exist and to defend herself”. In an email appeal to “friends of Israel” she says […]

