South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan You will find that young people are much more impatient than older people. Why is that? Because they have not suffered as much as older people. Suffering definitely makes one more patient. As the saying goes: “A man […]
By Mike Burnard, INcontext International Amid chaotic scenes in Johannesburg on Monday evening, December 18 2018, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC) by a margin of 179 votes over Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, the former wife of the South African president, Jacob Zuma. The decision by […]
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan Richard Baxter the famous theologian that lived a number of centuries ago said: “Suffering so unbolts the door of the heart, that the Word hath easier entrance.” I have just been recovering from knee surgery and have been […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Years ago when my Guy and I were still dating, I remember us being somewhere — a woman who knew him walked by us. Beaming, this woman greeted my husband and then — girl reached over to my husband and […]
Gary Packer, professional golfer for more than 25 years and involved in development golf for township children, lost almost all his livelihood in the recent Port Elizabeth Walmer Township protests. His golf shop, which is at the Walmer Country Club, was looted of close to R400 000 worth of stock. But […]
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Few things are as powerful as the desire to live a significant life and ‘change the world,’ especially as a young Christian living in South Africa. I recently had the privilege of taking some young people away for […]
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] We all want to be used by God. We want to do exploits for the Lord and win many for His kingdom. Many dream of going to faraway nations to minister the Gospel and win many souls for the kingdom of God. […]
Old army base is home to new mission A disused World War 2 military base beneath majestic Cape Peninsula mountains has become the training ground for a new mission – to develop Godly character in the youth of Africa. Jabulani Africa Ministries (JAM), an inter-denominational ministry and registered section 21 […]
[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] Called to respond to injustice, degradation Being ambassadors of Christ truly is an amazing calling. As part […]