South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Although the word freedom is used, rightfully, in different contexts today, it is a biblical concept. Freedom (of being and doing) is a central theme and value of Christianity (Kingdom citizenship), with Christ redeeming us and setting us free from sin (Galatians 5:1). We see “freedom” demonstrated well in the […]
The earth is the Lord’s The planet Earth, according to the Old Testament, is God’s conditional, covenantal gift to humankind. In the same way, the promise of the land of Canaan to the Israelites is conditional. “Although Yahweh (God) gives the land of Canaan to the Israelites as their inheritance, […]
Writing on the eve of SA’s National Women’s Day, ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley explains why legalising prostitution offer no benefits to women — only more profits to organised crime. “I have listened carefully to the many arguments for decriminalisation and am acutely aware of the difficult and even desperate situations […]
A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. Life is a funny thing. So poignant. So pleasurable. So painful. So full of promise. So made of mystery. I wonder how […]
One of the worst wild fires in California’s history has been raging in the north of the state for more than a week — spreading over more than 50 000ha, killing six people, destroying more than 1 000 homes and resulting in the evacuation of some 52 000 residents. At […]
A recent article in Die Burger regarding the settlement agreement concluded between Christian author Gretha Wiid and the Human Rights Commission (HRC), states as follows: “You may be a Christian and practise your religion, but you cannot use it to discriminate against others”. This statement is an over-simplification and therefore […]
Trevor Jennings of Transformation Christian Network (TCN) outlines a practical, city-wide, model for community upliftment that is being pursued in Nelson Mandela Bay (PE/Uitenhage/Despatch). The highly-collaborative model, inspired by the biblical figure Nehemiah, can be applied in any town or city in South Africa, he says. Why is it that […]
Originally published in Christianity Today Uzbekistan is an unlikely poster child for religious freedom. Open Doors currently ranks the Central Asian nation as No. 16 on its 2018 list of the 50 countries where it’s hardest to be a Christian. The US State Department named Uzbekistan again this year as a […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. “Hope for the best, but expect the worst.” It’s a line I’ve heard before, in different ways. I believe it’s probably the number one reason we don’t consistently experience the breakthroughs we hope for. This week I’ve been thinking a […]
THINK was the name of the RMB Art Fair at Turbine Hall Johannesburg. There’s always been a stigma that art is a “feely” subject but when it comes to interpreting the signs of the seasons it’s often the artists who pick up what’s coming and going long before its translated […]