Neziswa Kanju spoke to Louie Giglio, US pastor, Passion movement founder and author during his recent visit to South Africa. In this article she shares on a message-of-the-hour on mental illness, which Giglio drew to her attention. In next week’s Gateway News we will publish her profound interview with Giglio on […]
Opinion
8 Holy Spirit proclamations for Hebrew year 5780 and beyond — James W Goll
Why ban spanking if it hurts less than stitching?
Open letter to Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng from Dr Alan Donkin Dear Chief Justice Mogoeng I am a General Practitioner in Somerset West and I am greatly concerned after reading your judgement outlawing reasonable chastisement. Recently it was necessary for me to stitch a laceration on the forehead of a […]
Lord’s Prayer and the great sign of our age — Charles Gardner
The very first line of the Lord’s Prayer stresses the importance to God of the great sign of our age – the return of the Jews to their ancient land. It has long been understood from the Scriptures that Christian support for Jewish Aliyah (immigration to Israel) is expected, but […]
Spanking judgment bad news for parental rights, freedom of religion
By Freedom of Religion South Africa As most South Africans will know by now, the Constitutional Court has recently ruled that it is illegal for parents to spank their children. The practical implication of the Court’s judgment is that all spanking – whether on the hand or on the bottom, and regardless […]
When wolves infiltrate the sheepfold: Discerning climate truth from falsehood in churches
By Vijay Jayaraj — Originally published in Charisma News In recent decades, environmental issues have emerged as a major source of concern for our society. Churches, except for a small percentage, have largely remained silent on how Christians should approach and even help overcome the environmental challenges. As a result, […]
To Russia with much love — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
My training as a prophetic intercessor was not done in the classroom, nor in the comfort of a church but in the photographic studios of Republican Press as a rookie journalist who was racked with so much fear of the Russians coming to get us that the only solution to […]
Royal reminder of living with vision and purpose — Vivienne Solomons
During the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) to southern Africa I was once again reminded of the importance of having a vision for my life, and of living my life in such a way that I remain true to who I am. So […]
The prophetic voice of Hong Kong’s protesters
Originally published in Christianity Today The people of Hong Kong have protested for greater freedoms for years, but the latest demonstrations represent a historic outcry. Since 1997, July 1 has marked the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return as a territory of China after 150 years of British colonial rule. Beginning […]
When things don’t turn out the way we planned — Vivienne Solomons
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 […]