We need to count the cost when we are running the race for the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul knew about this and he said in Philippians 3.12 (NKJV): Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus […]
Opinion
2 years after October 7 — hope on Gaza front but propaganda war still stoking violent antisemitism
Yesterday marked the second anniversary of October 7, that awful Saturday morning in 2023 when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel where they brutally murdered 1 200 people in their homes and at a music festval, and took 250 hostages to a nightmare of captivity in Gaza. 48 hostages remain of whom […]
Focus on the Family: I’m worried about cultural influences on my pre-teen
Q: I’m worried about cultural influences on my preteen. How can I maintain parental influence in a world competing to take it away? Graeme: The tide of culture can make it feel like your child is slowly being taken out of your hands. While it’s inevitable that your child will […]
A week of training for a lifetime of faithful action — Ryan Smit
Following Jesus in all things is not only the best thing in the world — it is the best thing for the world. But are we ready to stand for Him in a culture that increasingly rejects His ways? Wilberforce Academy South Africa will present its fourth annual Academy Week […]
10 Key takeaways from the Faith-Driven Entrepreneur conference
Originally published in Thrive!News Blending faith, obedience, risk, and global impact When it comes to inspiring thousands of entrepreneurs to stay the course and obey the call of God, there’s no better way to do it than to share stories of those who have gone before them and accomplished the […]
AI future shock: rediscovering purpose beyond work — André Baard
The rise of AI and robotics presents a defining opportunity — and crisis —f or this generation. As machines rapidly and exponentially replace human labour, we are witnessing a massive displacement of traditional work structures. This disruption is not hypothetical; it is happening now. In response, humanity is being forced […]
Malema hate speech conviction — and call on faithful “remnant” to speak boldly
Noting recent news headlines in South Africa, Ugandan lawyer and religious freedom advocate Evelyne Naikoba reflects on the implications of a law with the “elasticity” to punish incitement to violence or simple confessions of faith. Drawing on prophetic insights she urges the Body of Christ to “stand as light” when […]
PROPHETIC WORD: Financial crisis, ministry alignment, revival ahead in Year 5786
Prophetess Janet Brann Hollis shares a prophetic word for the Hebrew Year 5786 which started at sundown on Monday September 22. SEE ALSO: Awakening SA” movement’ hosting 10 days of prayer, fasting, ending on Table Mountain A few weeks ago, as I was preparing for upcoming feasts, I was in […]
The great deception: West betrays people who gave them basis of their civilisation — Charles Gardner
Well, it finally came — recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain and other leading Western nations. A complete betrayal of the Jewish people, as predicted by the prophets long ago. To suggest this was about working towards a future peace for Israel and “Palestine” is disingenuous to say the […]
Loving not our own lives even unto death — Vivienne Solomons
This past week, the public assassination of American Charles (Charlie) Kirk on September 10 2025 in Utah, USA has dominated the news and our social media feeds. For someone who did not follow him or what he did, I quickly came to learn in the days following his death that […]

