Youversion, the leading Bible app that is on more than 70 million smartphones and pads, has created a fun live map that allows viewers to watch the world reading about the birth of Jesus. The so-called Christmas Story Tracker light’s a star on the reader’s country when she or he […]
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Mantashe warns clerics to back off
Originally published in Business Day Live UNDER fire from business and church leaders calling for decisive leadership, the African National Congress (ANC) hit back at “mischievous” societal groups wanting to influence the party’s leadership elections next week. The last week before the Mangaung elections has seen a surge of comment […]
Nehemiah Vision to rebuild wall of Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay Church Leaders have launched a ‘Nehemiah Vision’ to rebuild the ‘city wall’ which they say is in ruins as a result of factionalism and disunity. A video presentation of the vision was shared with Christians from all sectors of the metro at a “Praying For the City” […]
SA needs leaders who can bring hope, Church that speaks truth
While the series of strikes, stone-throwing and general chaos continues in South African townships, farms and mines, the people are looking for direction. Standing at the valley of indecision are the hordes of the poor, homeless, unemployed, youth, masses, middle class and investors alike. In Matthew 9: 36, Jesus saw […]
Weekend Sports Results — December 11, 2012
Rugby Cricket Football Golf Boxing Rugby: IRB world 7’s series at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium: Cup: Quarter-finals: South Africa 17, United States 7 New Zealand 35, Wales 5 France 10, Portugal 7 Argentina 15, Fiji 12 Semi-finals: New Zealand 12, South Africa 5 France 10, Argentina 7 (after extra time) Third […]
Zimbabwe Christians to march against corruption
Thousands of Christians are marching on cities in Zimbabwe next week in protest against the corruption that is keeping millions in poverty. Leaders of the country’s three largest Christian bodies have signed a letter urging churches to rise up against corruption during a day of action coinciding with the global […]
Islamist Group Boko Haram accused of slitting 10 Christians’ throats
Originally published in Charisma News At least 10 Christians, including one pastor, were allegedly killed by suspected Islamist fighters connected to the extremist group Boko Haram in an overnight attack on the village of Chibok located in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno, International Christian Concern reports. In a separate attack, […]
Ray Comfort produces chilling John Lennon film
Originally published in Charisma News Genius is a new and chilling movie based on the life and tragic murder of John Lennon. “It’s chilling because it reveals what people will do for money,” said Ray Comfort, the producer of the Los Angeles-based film company that made the movie. “There are […]
Live Nativity scene staged in front of US Supreme Court
Originally published in Charisma News The Nativity Project” is a nationwide campaign to share the message of Christmas and also to confront the erosion and hostility toward public expressions of faith especially during the Christmas season. The Christian Defense Coalition gathered with live actors and animals in front of the […]
Church leaders make urgent call for 22 days of prayer for SA
Against the background of the Marikana and subsequent crises a group of Christian leaders who met in Stellenbosch recently to listen to the Lord and to one another about the role of the church in South Africa have sent a statement called “The Church Speaks” to political, business, labour, church […]