Originally published in CBN News. Over the past few months, the global pandemic has brought fear and uncertainty to so many lives. But it has also generated hope, especially when we witness patients conquer COVID-19. A 113-year-old woman, believed to be the oldest living person in Spain, has recovered from […]
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Leading Christian songwriters spread songs of praise during lockdown
First published in The Christian Institute. Leading Christian songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty are continuing to share their music during lockdown to help others continue to worship in song. The Gettys, from Northern Ireland, are two of the best-known Christian artists today, having written modern favourites such as In Christ […]
TESTIMONY: ‘We did it!’ How two gangsters quit the streets
Originally published in ThisLife Online which publishes stories of hope from Cape Town and beyond Like many countries in the world, South Africa is plagued by gangsterism that feeds crime and suffering and weaves a powerful drug web throughout society. At times, the problem seems unsurmountable. But Thislife Online has met […]
New SA movie casts light onto world of addiction
The Loft House, a hard-hitting, South African, faith-based drama movie that seeks to support healing addicts through the journey of inner healing, forgiveness and restoration, is now available on DVD. “Most people struggle all of their adulthood to overcome their childhood” says producer, Dalene Gibbens, who has 30 years of […]
A message of hope for such a time as this — a letter to the Church in SA
The SA Christian Leaders Initiative (SACLI) and SA Council of Churches sensed that they needed to send a letter to the Church at this time, says Peter Tarantal of SACLI in an email to Gateway News. “Five years ago we issued a prophetic word called ‘The church speaks — for […]