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. “Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow” (Matthew 6:34). The injunction of Christ could not be plainer. Yet tomorrow and the future […]
Opinion
A different focus — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland — Isaiah 43.19 (New Living Translation) I enjoy taking photographs. There is something peaceful and challenging […]
Sacrificing tolerance on the altar of diversity — Daniela Ellerbeck
By Daniela Ellerbeck, Legal Advisor for FOR SA I often ask myself if a day is coming when I will not be allowed to practise as an attorney anymore because of my Christian beliefs. When I read international decisions such as this month’s Trinity Western judgment by the Supreme Court […]
Join the conversation, Christians! (Part 3) — Craig Bailie
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the third of a 3-part series he shares insights from sessions at the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Theology Winter School. — See Part 1 and Part 2 The last […]
Is your brain hard-wired? — Vivienne Schultz
A monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. Are you aware that, without the right kind of nurturing from early childhood onwards, unhelpful and non-responsive habits can be hard-wired in your brain without you even being aware of it happening? During every second that you […]
How to not bore God — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. I’m writing a book I should’ve written long ago. At one point, while typing away, I felt, ‘Oh my! I can’t believe I’m telling this story- again! ” For the first time in many years I was tired (and bored) […]
Join the conversation, Christians! (Part 2) — Craig Bailie
Craig Bailie questions whether the Church in South Africa is appropriately engaged in the necessary conversations surrounding issues of social justice. In the second of a 3-part series he reflects on lessons from a breakfast with a difference. — See Part 1 and Part 3 The second of the three events […]
Singing in the fulness of the Spirit — Hugh Wetmore
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. God wants to hear congregational singing that spans the generations and the genres. But, as could be expected, it is the contemporary generation and genre that […]
Why the story of an American baker matters to religious freedom in South Africa — Daniela Ellerbeck
By Daniela Ellerbeck, legal adviser to FOR SA In an important decision this month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) affirmed the right of religious people to have their beliefs treated with dignity and respect by the government. The question the court had to answer in this case, […]
“Aliyah” journey tough but worth it — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan Psalm 121:1-8 (KJV) — “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: […]