[notice] A fortnightly column by Anna Heydenrych: the fifth in a series of reflections on the nine fruits of the Spirit (Galations 5:22-23)[/notice] If you have been following my column over the last couple of months, you will know that I am in the middle of a series on the […]
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Mighty big surprise for Karoo Mighty Men speaker, Afrika Mhlophe!
Writing about his experience at his first Mighty Men Conference last year, Port Elizabeth Pastor Afrika Mhlophe said he was struck that the event was all about “lives changed by God’s power and not just a mass camping out of men”. Little did he dream as he shared his experience […]
Overcoming labour unrest God’s way
[notice] A fortnightly column by Johannesburg Business Editor, Patrick Kuwana. [/notice] The last half of 2012 was rampant with labour unrest (especially in the mining sector) and we saw the same continue into 2013 as the agricultural sector followed suit. The fact of the matter is that unabated levels of […]
An invincible summer within
[notice]A monthly column by Marcel van der Watt, lecturer in the Department of Police Practice at UNISA, former police detective, and current member of the Gauteng Rapid Response Task Team for Human Trafficking.[/notice] Since early childhood I always found great fascination in the ‘human’ ability to endure and persevere despite […]
Government orders gay discrimination probe of Christian training centre
Church’s right to promote Biblical worldview under fire? In a move that raises concerns about Government intolerance of the church’s right to promote a Biblical worldview, the Department of Justice has ordered an investigation into alleged discrimination against homosexuals at a Christian arts training centre in Bloemfontein. “We respect the […]
Devoted dog attends church daily
Originally published in ZimEye Ciccio, a 12-year-old German shepherd, still turns up each day at church two months after his owner Maria Margherita Lochi, 57, died. He waits in front of the altar at the Santa Maria Assunta church in the village of San Donaci, for his owner to appear. […]
The Power of The Prophetic Blessing
Book Review by Andre Viljoen The Power of the Prophetic Blessing by John HageeGenre: Christian living In this fascinating book, best-selling author Pastor John Hagee who is well known for his love and knowledge of Israel says that Scripture records ancient blessings by God which still apply today. He says […]
New Year resolutions for worship services
[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] As a Pastor … I will supply the Worship Leader with my Text and Subject in time to choose suitable songs. I will encourage thorough preparation […]
Iran accuses US pastor of enticing children to Christianity
US demands release of Saeed Abedini By World Watch Monitor Iran today accused an Idaho man of trying to entice young people to Christianity and away from the country’s official religion, Islam, the man’s American-based legal team says. The trial of Saeed Abedini, 32, of Boise, began Monday in […]
ICASA clarifies procedure for commenting on TOP TV porn plans
Deadline extended to Monday, January 21 People have been submitting written comments about TopTV’s latest porn channel plans but they have not been following the correct procedure, says the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) in a media release published today. The correct procedure is spelled out in the […]