South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Book Review by Val Viljoen LEAD ME HOLY SPIRIT— by STORMIE OMARTIANGenre: Christian livingDistributed by Christian Art Media I have always enjoyed Stormie Omartian’s books on prayer. (Power of a Praying Wife, Power of a Praying Parent, etc). In particular, I have appreciated her gift of articulating my heart and […]
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Mark 1:38b (NIV) Are you the kind of person who says “Yes!” to everything? I usually say no before I say yes. I’m hesitant, the cautious type; I don’t […]
[notice]Die deelname van die Living Ball rugbyspan by die eerste Sewes Primier-liga in George verlede maand was die realisering van ‘n droom wat God 10-jaar gelede in Manie du Toit se hart geplaas het. Du Toit is ‘n voormalige sportman en stigter van Living Ball – ‘n bediening wat die […]
A Pretoria High Court Judge ruled yesterday that it is no longer a criminal offence for children aged between 12 and 16 to engage in consensual sexual activities with each other. Judge Pierre Rabie’s ruling follows an application last April by the Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children, supported by […]
Comedy movie ‘Here Comes The Boom’ that is showing at cinemas around South Africa is not only hilarious but has a strong Christian flavour, says Humble Pie Entertainment. The media company which specialises in distributing family and faith based movies sent Gateway News a review of the film by MovieGuide […]
Arlene and I and the team at Family Policy Institute wish you and your family God’s very best for the New Year. We pray you will experience His presence, guidance and provision abundantly this year. Arlene and I just returned from Johannesburg where I preached for Pastors’ Theo and Bev Wolmarans […]
Music Review by Shelley Wasserman THE BEST WORSHIP ANTHEMS IN THE WORLD…EVER! — 3 CDs I think the best way ( although incredibly long) to tell you about this collection, is to list the tracks, as well as the artists who sing them. It will be clear that this is […]
Music Review by Shelley Wasserman YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH — COMPILATION CD Track listing: Your Grace Is Enough – Matt Maher 2. Mighty To Save – Michael W. Smith 3. God Of Wonders – Cliff & Danielle Young/Mac Powell 4. Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) – Casting Crowns 5. […]
Music Review by Shelley Wasserman FOR THE SAKE OF THE WORLD – BETHEL LIVE (CD/DVD) Track Listing: To Our God (Brian Johnson) Our Father (Jenn Johnson) Everything To You (Spontaneous) (Jenn Johnson) This is Amazing Grace (Jeremy Riddle) You Have Won Me (Brian Johnson) I Really Love You (Spontaneous) (Brian […]
Christian groups plan baby safe, awareness campaign Staff at the Mamelodi City Dump say that they find dead babies discarded in the garbage every week and that the problem has been around for years. Patience Maselela, who has worked at the dump for 20 years and secretary, Ladia Ngobemi, who […]