Originally published in Charisma News Rita Chaima radiates with joy. When you see her face, you can tell she’s filled with deep happiness and contentment. But that’s the opposite of the way she used to feel. Chaima was raised a Muslim, and from an early age she struggled with suicidal […]
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Millennials want authenticity, says Nick Hall aka ‘this generation’s Billy Graham’
‘…’That’s why it’s so important to return to the basics of the gospel,’ he says Originally published in The Gospel Herald Nick Hall is passionate about reaching Millennials with the truth of the gospel. “Superficial Christianity is becoming less common — you have to be authentic. They’re looking for something […]
Chaplain jeered for praying at town hall meeting turns the other cheek
“I was simply praying in the name of a very real person named Jesus who says to love your enemies, care for the poor, and turn the other cheek,” said All Louisiana State chaplain Michael Sprague. He was responding to the response when he prayed in the name of Jesus […]
Atheist doctor studies bible to expose Christian ‘hypocrisy’ but finds God’s peace instead
Originally published in Christian Today From the outside, Dr Greg Lehman was success personified: He had a highly profitable practice, a wife and two kids, a luxurious home, fancy cars and all the money in the world to buy nearly anything he wants. But this atheist doctor was still unhappy […]
The amazing story of ‘The Jesus Business’
I met Mary Naidoo at her stand — ‘The Jesus Business’ — at a recent Christian Expo in Durban. Intrigued by the dazzling array of Christian paintings, nativity scene models, and scripture-themed household items that she and her team were displaying , I asked her if I could interview her. […]
The ultimate sacrifice
My hymn of praise to the greatest hero of all As tributes were paid over the weekend to all who sacrificed their lives in modern conflict – with special reference to the horrors of the Somme 100 years ago – I thought of the part my own ancestors played. There […]
Righting wrongs the wrong way
[notice]A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years.[/notice] In these times in South Africa many people are very perplexed about how to react to the student uprisings on our campuses […]
Billboard tells it like it is
In a country that seems to be stumbling from one political crisis to another educational emergency via an additional economic crunch that are all man-made, the message that “South Africa does not need a new government or a new economy, but Christ,” cuts through the clutter of the nation’s challenges […]
Wayde van Niekerk praises God after smashing 400m record
“The only thing I can do now is to give God praise,” said Wayde van Niekerk moments after winning a gold medal at the Rio Olympics and breaking Michael Johnson’s 17-year-old 400m record in a time of 43.03 seconds. “I went on my knees each and every day and I […]
Jesus appears to refugees crossing stormy Aegean Sea, calms waters
Originally published in God Reports When the wind and the waves threatened to swamp a boat filled with refugees fleeing the Middle East, Jesus made a dramatic appearance to them and calmed the waters, saving their lives. The truly amazing account is from Erick Schenkel, executive director of the Jesus […]