[notice]NOTE: The author’s sole purpose with this article is to inform readers of the Judge’s reasons for the Order made, as set out in his written judgment of 4 May 2015. The article should in no way be read as reflecting the author’s personal views on the matter.[/notice] In Gateway […]
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Cherish your spouse!
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] CHERISH; a word that couples, the world over, say on their wedding day when they say their vows to each other. They say, “I vow to love, honour and cherish you”. Cherish. I don’t think that many of us take the time […]
Special need = Special gift
[notice]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 […]
I have a son who is an addict…
[notice]A mom shares her own ‘journey of recovery’ from all that it means to be the parent of an addict — and lessons she has learnt from “the toughest thing I’ve ever had to deal with”. Out of sensitivity to others she prefers not to disclose her name.[/notice] I have […]
Why your view of God is making you racist
[notice]Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10). In this new monthly column, Jacob McMillen examines what it means for men, young and old, to father abundant life in their families, communities, businesses and churches.[/notice] How do you see God? Who is God to you? If you were to […]
Answering judge’s questions on assisted suicide
[notice]Philip Rosenthal of ChristianView Network (right) answers ethical questions about euthanasia which were asked by Judge Fabricius today, according to a Twitter report on the assisted suicide hearing in the Pretoria High Court.[/notice] QUESTIONS: Judge Fabricius asked a set of questions in court today regarding euthanasia. The same questions are […]
Songs that reflect God’s heart for foreigners in our land
[notice]Songwriter and student of worship trends, Hugh Wetmore, says that while feeling deeply stirred by the xenophobia crisis in South Africa “I found a message rising in my spirit around some songs I’d written a while back”. He shares the message in this special edition of his monthly column[/notice] The […]
Xenophobia — it’s about human beings like us
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Leviticus 19: 33-35: 33 When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. 34 The stranger who resides with you shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself, for […]
“Do not be afraid: revival is near”
[notice]A monthly prophetic perspective from Marian and Kate Fitz-Gibbon[/notice] Less than a month ago a sound over South Africa was “Do not be afraid — revival is in the land!” We remember standing worshipping with 7 000 other South Africans in what was an almost a surreal setting. We were afraid, […]
Freedom of religion — What are the real questions for the courts?
[notice] A special report by attorney, Nikki Venter, written on behalf of Freedom of Religion South Africa (FORSA)[/notice]There is a rising legal challenge that will soon reach the courts in many western countries, if it has not already. CNSMonitor.com summed it up nicely: “As more and more same-sex couples across […]