South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
[notice]”This story, my story, changed my view of success,” says Jeff Christopherson in this amazing story which is an excerpt from his book “Kingdom Matrix: Designing a Church for the Kingdom of God” (Russell Media, 2012) which can be purchased here. (Book sale proceeds will go to North American missions). […]
Originally published in Huffington Post In his new book, “The Whitney I Knew,” gospel artist BeBe Winans describes his 28-year friendship with singer Whitney Houston. Winans, 49, and his sister CeCe, performed with Houston, and sang at her funeral in February. His older brother, Marvin, gave the eulogy for Houston […]
[notice]A monthly column by the Editor of Gateway News.[/notice] It is now just over 18 months since we launched Gateway News with a deep sense of calling to provide a daily news service that would bring a much-needed Christian perspective into the South African news realm. With no budget, no […]
I am grateful to God to report that we completed the ‘Watchmen on the Wall’ set and studio on schedule. We tape the first program on 20 Aug for broadcast on Tuesday 4 Sept at 7pm on TBN. Arlene and I travel to Johannesburg the weekend of 18/19 August where […]
But what is his secret? [notice]Kurt Van Vollenhoven interviewed a Port Elizabeth newspaper vendor who blesses motorists every day with his friendly, joyful demeanour. Kurt wanted to find out what makes him so cheerful. He was inspired indeed by what he discovered.[/notice] The 27 September 1974 was a huge day […]
Originally published in Baptist Press Iran is declining offers of assistance from other countries after twin earthquakes devastated rural villages in northwest Iran Saturday (Aug. 11), killing at least 306 people, most of them women and children. “Our prayers go out for those affected by these earthquakes. We are asking […]
The Bible study and life application habits of South African Christians will be probed in a major, national, online survey from tomorrow (August 15). The South African Theological Seminary (SATS) says it is conducting the study because it is “deeply concerned about the state Biblical literacy in our country”. The […]
By Christine Thomasos — Originally published in Christian Post Christian athletes were a major part of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and Team USA’s athletes managed to bring home multiple gold, silver and bronze medals across a wide range of sports. Although many athletes utilised their faith while training […]
Humble Pie Entertainment is offering 50 free church screening licenses until September 25 to churches who want to “share the power of forgiveness” by showing Loving the Bad Man as part of an outreach, social event or teaching. The movie, starring Steven Baldwin (The Usual Suspects), Christine Kelly (Salvation Boulevard), […]
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice]When you pass through the waters, I will be with you. When you cross rivers, you will not drown. When you walk through fire, you will not be burned, nor will the flames hurt you. Isaiah 43:2 (NCV) I was driving home with a […]