A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God It is the most wonderful thing to me that I am writing to you from Matema in Tanzania, right on the shores of Lake Malawi. As I am writing, I hear the soothing sound of the waves […]
Opinion
Gospel lessons for today from Paul at the Aeropagus
Dr John Span, a senior lecturer at Mukhanyo Theological College, says Paul’s example (Acts 17: 16 – 34) of addressing the Areopagus (forum of leaders and thinkers) in Athens provides pertinent lessons for today on how to share the Gospel in a pluralistic society like our own The Apostle Paul […]
‘Jonas deserves our support, prayers on his US mission’
The controversy surrounding the appointment of former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the US refers. While it is true that Jonas did, in his private capacity in 2020, ask how it came to be that “a racist, homophobic and narcissistic right-winger” took charge of the world’s […]
Will UK court ruling influence transgender restrooms policy in SA?
A landmark ruling given by the UK Supreme Court last Wednesday has set the tone for much thought and for the possible revision of policies that previously granted access to “transgender women” to use women’s restrooms. The unanimous ruling states that “transgender women” are not legally women and is therefore […]
IN-DEPTH: Opposition to court bid to decriminalise prostitution finally rising
In this special report on a move to oppose a new court bid for the legalisation of prostitution in South Africa, Ryan Smit founder and director of Cause for Justice (CFJ) considers the biblical and constitutional implications of the matter. He also explains why it is an opportune time for […]
2 000 years after World’s greatest miracle, signs and Wonders continue at Garden Tomb
Originally published in CBN Jesus rising from the dead is the most celebrated miracle in Christianity. And in the Garden Tomb in eastern Jerusalem, the very place place many believe that wondrous event occurred, it seems that miracles and wonders still occur. Scholars are divided on the exact location of […]
The Omotoso verdict: the urgent need for justice reform
By Michael Swain, executive director Freedom of Religion SA ALSO READ: NPA must apologise for failing victims in televangelist Omotoso case, says ACDP Many people are aware that on Wednesday, 2 April, after a trial that lasted eight years, Judge Irma Schoeman handed down a “not guilty” verdict to Timothy […]
Artful faith: Die profetiese kunste – in kort
’n Rubriek waarin Marzanne Slabbert die enigmatiese samesmelting van geloof en kuns in Suid-Afrika ondersoek. Kom saam met haar op ‘n artistieke reis en verken die baie maniere waarop God die visuele kunste gebruik! In hierdie maand se blog-inskrywing deel ek kortliks graag ‘n paar interessante feite oor profetiese kuns, […]
JULITA EXPLORES: ‘He is my purpose’
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God In an article a few months ago, I told you that I just turned 60. To me. truly an enjoyable age. I don’t really care what people think of me; I love being independent and to do […]
Four reasons for defending and advancing freedom of religion or belief in Africa
By Craig Bailie The need has never been more pressing for Africa’s citizens, families, communities, governments, and other organisations at national and regional levels to defend and advance freedom of religion or belief (commonly known as FORB). FORB is defined as follows in Article 18 of the UN Universal Declaration of […]