[notice]Johannesburg based, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and recovered drug addict, Marco Broccardo, believes that Christian recovery programmes can succeed where others fail. The author of “Rocks — One Man’s Climb from Drugs to Dreams” (See Gateway News Book Review) and founder of drug awareness and rehabilitation initiative, Mountain Heights, shares his […]
Opinion
Pressured? Ask for help
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] “I feel under pressure! I feel so under pressure” How many times have we heard these words from others and how many times have we felt the same way? So many people feel stress and feel anxious because of internal or external […]
Advancing God’s will on earth through Kingdom philanthropy
Is Kingdom philanthropy an activity restricted to the rich? If not, what does it take to participate in Kingdom philanthropy, and just what exactly is Kingdom philanthropy anyway? Most of us, although we are aware that philanthropy has to do with giving to the poor or needy, do not see […]
Christianity in the USA is not collapsing — it’s being clarified
[notice]Prominent Christian researcher, author and speaker, Ed Stetzer disagrees with reports on latest research by Pew which conclude that Christianity in the USA is in decline. This article, commenting on his piece in USA Today titled “The ‘Christian Sky is [NOT] falling”, was originally published in Christianity Today[/notice] Keep in […]
The Court’s reasons for permitting SA’s first “assisted suicide”
[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 […]
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 […]