By Philip Rosenthal — Christian View Network With the recent terror attacks in Paris and Kenya, many Western leaders foolishly describe Islamic terrorist attacks as ‘senseless’ killing. From our vantage point, these Jihadists are hard to understand. Nevertheless, this is just a failure to try see things from their point […]
Opinion
Evangelicals ponder Christian response to the Paris attacks
Originally published in The Baptist Standard American evangelical leaders remain at odds over whether the best response to the bloody terrorist attacks in Paris is a war on terrorism and militant Islamic ideology or Christian reconciliation and pacifism. Franklin GrahamFrench President Francois Hollande’s description of the Nov. 13 attacks that […]
Only Christianity can save Europe from radical extremists, not secularism, Bishop says
Originally published in The Gospel Herald While state leaders and ordinary citizens scramble and struggle to know how to keep Europe safe from radical Islamists threatening it, a retired Anglican bishop believes he has the answer. As many start to claim that promoting secular values is the key to avoid […]
Paris attacks shock the world
By INcontext Ministries — Originally published in A World In Motion, Issue 137, Nov 19, 2015 French, Russian, British and US warplanes struck Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq as the harrowing attacks carried out by the jihadi group in Paris spurred international efforts to crush the terrorist organisation. […]
Love has no limits…or does it?
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Every time I hear of a couple divorcing my first thought is “What happened?” I have had this conversation with many married people as I ponder on what happens to two people who really love each other. What happens to the love […]
Drop goal legend, Jannie de Beer’s example of obedient faith in action
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] The World Cup rugby is finished and New Zealand earned a well-deserved win. The impact of Carter’s drop goal in the Semi-Finals (All Blacks vs Boks) was significant. […]
To medicate or not to medicate … That is the question
[notice]A new, 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 […]
We can make a difference by speaking up
By Trevor Jennings, Transformation Christian Network (TCN) We face a number of obvious “giants” in our country: poverty, inequality, unemployment, lack of education, land reform and crime are the big ones. They are monsters and will not go gently into the night. Students provide reminderHowever, two silent giants also stand […]
Let’s bring life to our marriages with our tongues
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] For we all stumble and sin in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says [never saying the wrong thing], he is a perfect man [fully developed in character, without serious flaws], able to bridle his whole body and […]
Today you, tomorrow me
[notice]Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10). In this 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] “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love […]
