South African Christian News: Telling the God Stories of Africa
Freedom Day, 2018; 24 years since the 1994 elections, the establishment of Mandela’s government, and the rise of a new dawn of equal rights in South Africa. Today, we do not celebrate freedom cheaply, but remember the cost to those who sought freedom while restricted, discriminated against, captive; who knew […]
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. Often we disqualify ourselves from pursuing our dreams because we believe the lie that somehow we’re not able. We look at others getting ahead, fulfilling great things, while we’re on the slow track — to nowhere. We feel inadequate and […]
Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. I heard the screams of a girl coming from a car that passed by and rounded the bend too quickly for me to see it, but still I stood there, […]
A monthly column by farm, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan What is a parable? According to the Oxford dictionary a parable is: “a simple story used to illustrate a moral, or spiritual lesson.” The greatest Teacher, storyteller that ever lived was the Lord Jesus Christ, so much so, […]
Peace was promised for pull-out – but it never came! As thousands of Palestinian rioters take part in demonstrations against Israel on the border with Gaza, media attention is rarely focused on the Jewish victims of violence living nearby. The so-called March of Return, during which protestors have hurled rocks […]
A new monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. I recently read in Psychology Today, an international magazine, that only 1 out of 8 people are willing to work with their own truth. With God’s grace, it sets them on a journey towards humble single-mindedness, […]
Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column. Thanks for the various responses I receive to my musical musings about worship in the congregation of God’s people. Some as comments through this column, other […]
A 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 God […]
Church leader, author and radio and television personality Gary Kieswetter reflects on revival in this article written for Gateway News in the light of what God is doing in South Africa in this season. Also see It’s time for a mighty revival in SA Revival is necessary because as the […]
Land expropriation is a highly political and emotionally charged issue. Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) is closely monitoring this area since it clearly has the potential to impact on the religious community. We therefore want to bring a balanced perspective to our constituency so that we have a […]