South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
The Cross, where Jesus took His last breath and where His earthly life was finally spent, is forever and always a symbol of His sacrificial yet redemptive love for all mankind. This week, in the lead up to Good Friday, I was reminded of an old hymn written by Robert […]
Julita Kok reports on her latest road trip with Jesus — this time to Gauteng God is such an amazing God. Some of you may remember the family I ministered to when I came to Johannesburg a few weeks ago. God set them free from sooooo many things. I posted […]
I was sitting in the back corner of my local hangout, McDonald’s, enjoying a hefty quarter pounder when a young man walked up to me. I didn’t recognise him at first, but something seemed vaguely familiar about his features. He sported a long beard and was exceptionally well-groomed. From the […]
Originally published in Baptist Press The idea came to Phil Nelson after preaching through the book of Jonah. If the prophet’s preaching judgment on Nineveh made the whole city repent and turn to God, he wondered what would happen if someone preached not just judgment, but hope. Nelson and a […]
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. Part 2 of a 2-part series on the painful but profitable process of being refined through the ‘baptism of fire’ I have […]
Book review by Charles Gardner Persecution of the Jews — at least from those supposedly following Jesus — would perhaps have been largely avoided if the Church had fully understood the Messianic promises of the Tenach (Old Testament). Biblical illiteracy among Christians (certainly in the West) is a major contributing […]
Three 10m-high crosses on a hill overlooking the “It’s Time” national prayer day venue provided a fitting visual reminder of who the day was about, as well as a meaningful devotional retreat for many who attended the prayer event on Saturday April 22. But the powerful and poignant connection between […]
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. Some time ago I was given a crucifix as a gift. The very charming little wooden cross had a bronze casting of […]
A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
[notice]A new fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Bertha Bresler of STOP and Prevention vs Cure[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line 4am, the phone’s ringing. At 4am it’s never good news. “Hello.” “Hello, […]