Who must I vote for? That is the question he is asked most frequently, says Errol Naidoo in this video published by Time2RiseSA/. Calling on citizens to exercise their power to affect change in South Africa by voting, the Family Policy Institute director provides some facts to help Christians to […]
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FOCUS ON THE FAMILY: Make time to be playful
Q: Our family schedule is pretty crazy, and it seems like we’re all just getting busier. We’re trying to make changes, but meanwhile I’m concerned about staying connected with our children in what little “free time” we have. What do you suggest? Graeme: Parenting can certainly be challenging, and it’s […]
God’s perspective after October 7 and stewarding our nation’s destiny
Nomvuyo Xabela reports and reflects on a recent conference in Cape Town held to help Christians align with God’s perspective after October 7 Attending the recent conference at Church on the Rise last Saturday was an inspiring and transformative experience for many. Initially, I had simply planned to stand and […]
Men’s Stories: Rugby Players For Jesus
Recently Ethan Black chatted with four prominent former rugby players who have teamed up again — to use rugby as a vehicle to extend the Kingdom of God. Andrew Johnson, a veteran of 129 matches for Eastern Province was inspired by the Holy Spirit to start Rugby Players For Jesus […]
Faith reasons behind SA’s social, economic, political woes — Craig Bailie
How can a country in which 86% of the population identify as Christian also be ranked as among the worst in the world when it comes to the likes of rape, violence, crime, unemployment, corruption, failed state instituitons, educational and economical decline, xenophobia and more? Political scientist and leadership consultant […]
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY: Key to genuine intimacy in marriage
Q: I’m getting married in June. My fiancée and I want to have a great life-long relationship, so we’re asking various people for advice and input. What’s your perspective? Graeme: Every couple wants a loving marriage that’ll endure for the long haul. So it’s worth asking: “Why do so few […]
ELECTIONS OPINION: Afrika Mhlophe warns voters of danger of mixing politics and African religion
In a video message (see above) to the nation ahead of the election next month, author, speaker and media personality Afrika Mhlophe warns that Christians in South Africa cannot afford to ignore the reality of the role of African tradtional religion in certain political parties. If we do, we will […]
The Christian political task — Ryan Smit
In part 1 of a 2-part series on Christian engagement in the political sphere, Ryan Smit, Programme Director of the Wilberforce Academy, South Africa, discusses the Biblical bases for socio-political engagement. [See Part 2] As with all other areas of life and culture, Christians’ engagement with political structures and processes […]
‘US campus protests really against God of Israel’
With anti-Israel protests taking place at over 80 US university campuses many people are asking what is going on. In this insightful video, Dr Erez Soref and Dr Golan Broshi of One For Israel, a unique, Evangelical, Hebrew-speaking Bible College in Israel, probe the real reason for the orchestrated, antisemitic […]
MYSTERIOUS WAYS: Whose image is on it?
A column in which Simon Kumm unpacks the mysterious ways of God, to connect believers with their Father and His incredible living inheritance! A while ago I woke up from a dream with a clear phrase in my head. It said: “A coin holds in tension two things, identity and […]