South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
A church without Jesus? Impossible you say? Yet theologian and pastor Dr Christopher Peppler argues in his newly revised book ‘Truth is the Word’ that in much of the church of today, good works, spiritual manifestations, social issues and even the Bible itself, have edged out Jesus’s pivotal place in […]
Vision to stop bridge suicide jumps [EasyGallery id=’crossofhope’] The raising of the cross in photos! A 14m high steel cross, dubbed the ‘Cross of Hope’ was erected opposite Van Stadens Bridge this week, marking a giant step forward in a campaign to deter suicide jumps from the 140m-high bridge west […]
By Jim Denison — Originally published in the Denison Forum on Truth and Culture Nelson Mandela was one of the world’s most revered figures. Imprisoned in South Africa for 27 years, he rose from prisoner to president, leading his nation from 1994 to 1999. It is believed that he suffered lung […]
Spiritual refreshing for all ages East Londoners of all ages are invited this weekend to join in an “unforgettable” Jesus adventure called ‘Footprints’ of life. Organised by the team that blessed the city with successful events like Guts 4 Glory (2012), Spread Your Wings Conference (2011) and Houtkruis (2010), […]
By J.Lee Grady — Originally published in Charisma News Nobody performed an autopsy on Jesus’ mangled body after He was taken down from the cross. But doctors who have studied the Bible’s description of His death say the pain would have been beyond excruciating. In fact, the word excruciating means […]
As the day to erect the giant Cross Of Hope at Van Stadens River bridge draws closer, project founder and coordinator Robbie Hift says he is deeply moved by the ongoing outpouring of public support for the initiative. The steel sections of the cross have been constructed and are with […]
Originally published in Charisma News “Really, only God could pull this one off.” Those were the words of E3 Partners Middle East expert Tom Doyle, talking to Mission Network News about the miraculous way the gospel is reaching the hearts of the Syrian people. According to Doyle, “There are five […]
Youversion, the leading Bible app that is on more than 70 million smartphones and pads, has created a fun live map that allows viewers to watch the world reading about the birth of Jesus. The so-called Christmas Story Tracker light’s a star on the reader’s country when she or he […]
Next walk this Sunday — all over SA Have you ever heard it said that Christians find it easy to stand up and cheer for a sports team but they find it difficult to do the same for God? Well Golden Lions Rugby Union official, Ronel Knipe says she was […]
Playing in one of the world’s major tournaments is the dream of every young professional golfer. And playing in the British Open became a reality earlier this year when 26 year-old South African golfer, Andrew Georgiou, grabbed one of the three qualifying spots at a special qualification tournament in Johannesburg. […]