South African swimming star Tatjana Smith struck gold in the 100m breaststoke in Paris on Monday night in some welcome bright news for South Africans in an Olympics clouded by a controversial opening ceremony. The ill-conceived opening extravaganza on Saturday night sparked global outrage and justifiable charges of blasphemy over […]
Opinion
Elon Musk says Christian teachings are ‘good and wise’
Originally published in Premier Christian News Elon Musk has described himself as a “cultural Christian” and a “big believer in the principles of Christianity” in an interview with Canadian psychologist Jordan Peterson. Musk is the founder of SpaceX, Tesla and the owner of social media platform X. In September 2021, Forbes declared […]
Biblical truths for shaping a Christian perspective of South Africa’s Government of National Unity –Part 2
A 3-part series by political analyst and leadership consultant Craig Bailie’ See Part 1 A radio presenter recently asked me during an interview (listen here, here, and here), whether the GNU takes South Africa any closer to having a righteous government. This question is an important one because we learn […]
Biblical truths for shaping a Christian perspective of South Africa’s Government of National Unity –Part 1
A 3-part series by political analyst and leadership consultant Craig Bailie See Part 2 For a political party that wins a general election in South Africa to form a government on its own in the National Assembly, the number of votes it receives during the election must allow it to […]
Artful Faith: Living your best life — thoughts of an artist
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! Definitions and Quotes ChatGPT: “Awe is a profound feeling of reverence and admiration, often […]
God at work amidst Church leader scandals
Ross du Preez probes a troubling trend in the Church in recent years — the fall of celebrity leaders How on earth is God beautifying His Bride amidst the current-day exposé of sin at the highest levels of the church? Charisma, eloquence, and an air of superiority from the pulpit […]
Hope for SA stirred at business event on ship — Nomvuyo Xabela
Social entrepreneur Nomvuyo Xabela (aka Nhonho) reflects on her experience at a Christian business networking event aboard the Logos Hope in Cape Town last weekend, days before the OM ship left for Namibia after a six months visit to South Africa Stepping aboard the Logos Hope ship last weekend felt […]
JULITA EXPLORES: Lesson on seed and harvest from how God put me in music industry
Many times in my life, I have seen how God goes before me. BUT….never at that exact moment. Always afterwards. Looking back over your life is actually a wonderful thing when you look with an eye as to see what God has done. Allow me to give you an example from my own […]
The African Church and its global significance
Originally published in Church Leaders Not only is Africa the second largest continent, but it is also the second most populous continent globally. With almost 1.5 billion people living in Africa, it represents 17.89% of the global population. Christianity in Africa dates back two millennia. The early Christian movement spread from […]
Focus on the Family — Teen parenting advice
Q: Can you offer any insight as to why my 13-year-old daughter has become so contrary about everything? She often seems eager to distance herself from me. I’m not a controlling parent, but it’s tough to see how she’s acting all of a sudden. Graeme: I understand where you’re coming […]