[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] We have heard that line over and over and over again at weddings. Those of us who are married have said those very words when we said our vows. All of us when we said them meant when the physical death do […]
Opinion
Chance chapter on child’s active faith sheds light on powerful prayer
Faith has been on my heart recently: firstly, because a number of friends have been faced with faith-testing trials, either in terms of their health or finances; and secondly, it is so hard when we have been praying, but our prayers do not seem to be answered, even though we […]
Tutu’s case for assisted dying will ‘fuel pejudice against elderly, dying and disabled’
Originally published in MERCATORNET It is perhaps in the nature of celebrities to champion causes they perceive to be popular. Celebrity bishops are no exception and Desmond Tutu’s support for Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill is not surprising but deeply disappointing. Dignity in Dying, the former Voluntary Euthanasia Society, has […]
Is your independence keeping you single?
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] I was recently watching the movie “The Best Man Holiday” and if you loved “The Best Man” you […]
Why Google’s new anti-porn policy is such a big deal
Originally published in Relevant Magazine Lst week, Google sent out a letter to many of their advertisers, informing them of their new policy to no longer accept AdWords advertisements containing explicit language or that link to porn sites. This is a huge deal, and not just because of its implications […]
Dealing with life’s lizards
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] We all react differently to situations that confront us, big or small. As much as we may secretly pray for things to be perfect and for us to live “happily ever after”; as much as we fantasise that our kids will behave […]
USA, West ignore Boko Harams’ religious motives
Originally published in Christian Telegraph The United States and other western nations have ignored the religious motivation of the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram and must understand the theological dynamics in Nigeria in order to curb terrorism in the western African country, the archbishop of Nigeria’s Anglican Church told Baptist […]
Why did Copeland, Robison meet with Pope Francis?
Meeting between Pontiff and Evangelical Christian leaders “a miracle” Originally published in Charisma News Two prominent Fort Worth-based Christian ministers led a delegation of Evangelical Christian leaders to Rome to meet privately with Pope Francis. James and Betty Robison, co-hosts of the Life Today television program, and Kenneth Copeland, […]
How to react to criticism
[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] Unless we are cabbages or total nonentities, every one of us will have our critics. That criticism will come from people near […]
Scoring goals: The main objective of soccer
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] Allow me to take a moment to say ‘WOW!’ The 2014 FIFA World Cup has so far been a display of brilliant soccer! In the very first game […]

