A Nobel peace prize nominee has accused the Chinese government of having “contempt for the lives of human beings”. Civil rights activist Chen Guangcheng condemned the country’s one child policy during an address at The Heritage Foundation last month. He said the government often forces women to have an abortion […]
Opinion
It’s worth making sacrifices for family relationships
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Anything of value in life requires some level of sacrifice; some level of letting go of the comfortable. We should be willing to sacrifice going without for a short while so we can benefit from something more valuable in the long term. […]
Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] I want to talk today about Freedom. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Cor 3:17) A […]
A house divided will not stand
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:” —Matthew 12:25 A house that has conflicting views on many things is a house and family that knows no peace especially if […]
7 reasons why 20-something Christians divorce
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] I have to start this column by saying I was raised as an Anglican and entered into the […]
Breaking free from the prison of debt
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] One of the leading causes of divorce is conflicts about finances. There are many reasons that lead people to financial pits; financial challenges and financial crises. Keeping up with the Joneses or the Khumalos and you cannot afford their lifestyle, being over […]
Concern that moves to stifle religious freedom at schools is tearing at fabric of society
[notice]A speech by African Christian Democratic Party MP and Whip, Cheryllyn Dudley last week in a Joint Sitting in the National Assembly during a debate to mark Heritage Day and Month. [/notice] “I will not have time today to talk to the story of our youth – I would however like […]
Beheading video clip inspires renewed call to preach Gospel throughout Africa
Corrinne Sandenbergh, director of STOP (Stop Trafficking Of People), urges believers to go out in Africa and preach the Gospel. This comes after trying to makes sense of a disturbing video clip she saw while attending the recent Human Trafficking and Gender Based Violence, Micah consultation in Livingstone, Zambia. During […]
TB Joshua tragedy and our compassion
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.”—Isaiah 54:17. […]
9 questions to ask when choosing a spouse
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] 9 Questions to ask when choosing a mate In every human heart there is a desire to be known, […]