Originally published in Christianity Today It’s officially been one year since Noland Arbaugh, a 30-year-old Christian, became the first human recipient of a Neuralink brain-machine interface chip. In 2018, a spinal-cord injury from a swimming accident left Arbaugh with quadriplegia — able to breathe and speak but unable to move […]
Opinion
The real-life evil driving horror of global persecution
Originally published in Faithwire By all accounts, Christian persecution is worsening across the globe. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International, is among those who know the full extent of the issue, often observing its evils firsthand. And these diabolical infractions — from killings to land seizure […]
Focus on the Family: Enduring intimacy
Q: Does sexual fulfillment decrease as we get older? My spouse and I are in our sixties, and I’m concerned normal aging issues might have negative implications for our relationship in the bedroom. Graeme: Many people seem to believe that libido inevitably fades with age, and that elderly couples who […]
Meta move to restore free expression sparks new opportunities for Christians
By Milton Quintanilla — Originally published in Crosswalk Meta announced on January 7 that it will no longer continue its fact-checking program and lift restrictions to “restore free expression” across its platforms. “We’re going to get back to our roots and focus on reducing mistakes, simplifying our policies, and restoring […]
Hope for users: a biblical approach to overcoming pornography
A monthly column aiming to open eyes and free lives from the damaging effects of porn, brought to you by the team from The Naked Truth. The UK charity, now in South Africa, works internationally to change lives and minds through awareness, education and recovery, guided by the mission of […]
Focus on the Family: handling unresolved family conflict
Q: With Christmas drawing near, I’m really NOT looking forward to getting together with family, because there’s a lot of unresolved conflict just beneath the surface. Do you have any advice for handling an awkward situation? Graeme: The beautiful thing about family is the deep connection that binds members together […]
Agnostic archaeologist discovers evidence for virgin birth
Originally published in Charisma News Of the four Gospels, Luke gives the most detailed account of the nativity and mentions Mary 12 times, more than any other biblical writer. In addition to the birth of Christ, he also gives special, detailed attention to the birth of John the Baptist, and many see his gynecological […]
The naked truth about porn in SA
A monthly column aiming to open eyes and free lives from the damaging effects of porn, brought to you by the team from The Naked Truth. The UK charity, now in South Africa, works internationally to change lives and minds through awareness, education and recovery, guided by the mission of […]
Artful faith: Tasting God’s goodness — how prophetic meals are changing lives
A column in which Marzanne Slabbert explores the enigmatic fusion of faith and art in South Africa. Join her on an artistic journey and explore the many ways in which God is using the visual arts! Liezel Sophia Fulls, whose name embodies “Promise of God” and “Wisdom,” is a living […]
Bonhoeffer movie timely reminder to ‘younger brother’ to consider persecution of ‘older brother’
By Dawn Barkhuizen If ever there was a time for believers to pay attention to the life of the Nazi dissident and German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer it is today. And if ever a movie was a clarion call to the Church to awaken from its slumber regarding the political trajectory […]