President Donald Trump’s peace deal with Iran has come under fire in Israel and in the US, even among some of the president’s allies. Has Trump abandoned the opressed people of Iran and Israel to protect global economic and US interests? Or does he still have a hidden card to […]
Opinion
Focus on the Family: How to get past pain of my father walking out on us?
Q: My father walked out on our family when I was a little kid. Now that I’m an adult I could really use his input — but he’s not here for me. How can I get past this pain? Graeme: First of all, if your mother is available I’d suggest […]
New generation of ‘champions’ emerging — SACOFF
By Pastor Bert Pretorius, President of SACOFF (SA Community Of Faith-based Fraternals) As I stood before a sea of energetic, passionate, and expectant young people, I could not help but reflect on how often our national conversation about youth is dominated by statistics, challenges, and crises. We hear about unemployment, […]
American missionary understands Zulu – two days after Pentecost!
Crammed with Heaven is a monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth We recently celebrated Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples after Jesus’ ascension. A friend of ours, Amanda, an American who has […]
Kathryn Krick breaks silence on controversy, revival and power of God
Originally published in Charisma Long before Kathryn Krick’s videos reached millions of viewers around the world, she was preaching to small crowds in Los Angeles parks, holding tightly to a promise she believed God had spoken over her life. Now, in one of her most in-depth interviews to date, Krick […]
Jews turning to Jesus in unprecedented numbers — Charles Gardner
Amid multiple crises and rising antisemitism around the world, there is unprecedented spiritual hunger among Jewish people. So concludes a Jews for Jesus Impact Report announcing a five-year vision to expand the ministry. Entitled The Nets are Breaking, it is rooted in the story from chapter five of Luke’s Gospel […]
‘It’s time’ — Angus Buchan
Like never before in my preaching ministry, I have been so excited, challenged, and expectant as I am right now. The Lord has given us a mandate: “It’s time.” Time for what? It’s time to mend our fences, repair broken relationships, say sorry where necessary, mend the nets, and say […]
Honest conversations needed to address ‘real crisis’ behind hostility towards foreigners — SACCOFF
Xenophobia and lawlessness are unacceptable but community frustrations cannot be dismissed, says SACOFF in statement released this week on the crisis around illegal immigration The South African Community of Faith-Based Fraternals & Federations (SACOFF) has noted with deep concern the growing tensions surrounding migration, undocumented persons, community protests, and incidents […]
When the sanctuary hurts: finding hope and healing to reconnect — Vivienne Solomons
Seemingly a paradox, it is one of the silent aches in the South African Church today, and more common than many of us would like to admit. We enter the church looking for a sanctuary — a place of safety, community, and unconditional love and acceptance, but what we sometimes […]
‘Run With Christ moving ahead at pace of God’s leading’
Last November we reported on the South Africa launch of Run With Christ (RWC), a run club ‘movement to make Heaven full’. RWC SA co-leader Zandeli Gamble brings us up to date with developments in the movement in 2026 Over January, the various branches of RWC South Africa — Pretoria, […]
