Everything rises and falls with marriage and family Many of us (ministers of the Gospel), when it comes to the story of Adam and Eve, and how sin came into the earth through this couple, we tend to spend time trying to interrogate and explain, as to who was supposed […]
Opinion
A question for this generation of believers: Where are we in God’s plan?
Pastor Olusegun Olanipekun the visionary leader and founder of the Institute for Christian Leadership Development (ICLD) hosted a one-day seminar last weekend titled: Where are we in God’s Plan? He says that this is a critical question to ask, not only for individuals, families, businesses but for South Africa, for […]
Wedding venue case calls for balanced approach — Michael Swain
Originally published in Freedom of Religion South Africa Recently, the owners of the Beloftebos wedding venue were back in the crosshairs because they declined the opportunity to host (and for their family to be involved in) the celebration of the same-sex wedding of Megan Watling and Sasha-Lee Heekes. Social media, […]
Israel not for sale: commentary on ‘Deal of Century’ peace plan
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent Will President Trump’s long-awaited ‘Deal of the Century’ bring peace to the Middle East? Most critics are bound to write it off as a dead letter before the ink has dried, but I’m not so sure. Predictably, it is regarded by the mainstream media as heavily […]
2020: Reset to your best — Lindy-Ann Hopley
A monthly column bringing you frontline testimonies of what God is stirring up across the globe. By international evangelist Lindy-Ann Hopley, Beautiful Witness Ministries. 2019 for many was a time of going through the valley of the shadow of death… BUT GOD! I heard someone once say “When you are […]
To the Jew first — true freedom can only come from the Gospel
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent As we mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday, it’s a good time to ponder the spiritual liberation that will truly set God’s chosen people free. The merciless slaughter of six million Jews by one of the most advanced, ‘civilised’ nations […]
New Year’s song resolutions — Hugh Wetmore
Welcome this opportunity to set a new, clear, 20/20 vision for your sung worship ministry this New Year. Give it deep, prayerful consideration, together with your colleagues. Take your congregational singing one notch higher than it was last year. Set your bar one notch higher, and stretch your muscles to […]
Time to rediscover the blessings of Sabbath — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent An almost tangible sense of peace has descended on Parliament since Boris Johnson stormed to victory in the General Election. And it seems to have pervaded the atmosphere of the country as a whole. The debates I have watched on TV have been paragons of […]
God’s dreams fulfilled in 2020 — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
As we watched 2020 tick into our sphere one thing was certain — it’s a time for God’s dreams to come true. What a time in history, yes, this is a time for His Story to be written, spoken and lived so well. January has been received with celebration and […]
It’s all about perspective — Vivienne Solomons
Shortly after Christmas this past year, my eldest son and I traveled to the UK for a short visit. The reason for our trip was simply to connect with family and spend unhurried time together face to face. And that is exactly what we did. When it came time to […]