South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Hayley Morgan returns to her hometown after several years in the airforce and a failed relationship. She feels that God has called her to do this. Her childhood dream to reopen the wedding shop is rekindled, and although she faces opposition from developers who want the land for a parking […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen This newly released book takes the reader through the bible in forty chapters, each corresponding to a key bible chapter. The purpose is to explore the bible’s major themes and overall message in forty days. I welcomed the opportunity to get an overview of God’s […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and have recommended it to a number of friends. The book has two alternating narratives, both taking part in the 19th century, 50 years apart. The earlier story is that of Geesje, who together with her family and large […]
The Essential Guide to Fasting is a book by Elmer L Towns that landed in my hands when I just started with our church’s beginning of the year fast. The book has 11 chapters, with each chapter ending with a bible study section containing questions that challenge the reader to […]
Review by Val Viljoen This is a great time of the year to plan how you are going to engage with God’s Word during the year — and we in South Africa are truly blessed when it comes to a choice of bibles to meet our study or devotional preferences. […]
Book Review by Charles Gardener A unique journey of discovering Jesus, the Jew, in today’s Israel is offered in a new book. Bobbie Ann Cole, a Jew who found her Messiah in Jerusalem, turns tour guide as — with her pen in Love Triangles — she paints a fascinating picture […]
Book Review by Wendy Duminy In a world where comparison and competition is encouraged, it can be difficult to remember where your identity lies. Without Rival by Lisa Bevere is a bold reminder that your identity lies in Christ. She focuses on how a revelation of God’s love sets you […]
Book Review by Val Viljoen The later years of marriage come with many potential joys — but also their own unique challenges such as disappointments or anxieties over finances and health. This is a book to inspire and equip you for the challenges – and adventures -= which lie ahead. […]
Book review by Val Viljoen If you are looking out for a children’s bible storybook that offers something a bit different, take a look at My Own Keepsake Bible. There are 172 stories from the Old and New Testaments, with 95 illustrations to colour-in. This means of course that kids […]
The good news is that we have the capacity to “rewire” our brain by using those parts of the brain responsible for intentional choices to create new neural pathways to ultimately overrule those pathways caused by past experiences which can hold us in such bondage. Skilton is a scientist who […]