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. On January 1st this year, multiplied millions of kisses were planted on unlikely cheeks as we all wished one another a happy […]
Opinion
Hiking the Baviaanskloof with the Christian Hiking Network
It is well-documented that William Wordsworth was a serial walker and enjoyed long daily rambles in beautiful surroundings, often in England’s exquisite Lake District but also on extended walking tours in Europe. In fact, according to what appears to be reliable data, renowned British historian George Macaulay Trevelyan reckoned the […]
‘Society can turn against abortion, just like it rejected the slave trade’
Originally published in The Christian Institute Advocates for unborn children need the compassion, resilience and ingenuity of 19th century anti-slavery campaigners to succeed in their 21st century work, a writer and journalist has said. In an article for The Gospel Coalition, US-based writer Gracy Olmstead highlighted how evangelical Christian William […]
Iran protests saw people ‘turn their backs on political Islam’
Originally published in World Watch Monitor Iranians are challenging the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic because corruption and inequality undermine its ideals, a human rights activist has claimed. Mansour Borji, Iranian-born advocacy director of UK-based human rights charity Article 18, said the street protests that spread across the country earlier […]
Christians attacking Christians — Tabisa ka Ralawe
South African social media has been rife with attacks by various men of God against one another, as well as with believers accusing one another of being devil worshipers — apparently to promote certain leaders by discrediting others, Many believers know that discernment comes by studying God’s word. They should therefore […]
What is transgenderism, and why should we be concerned? — Michael Swain
For those who believe in unicorns, understanding the complexities of the transgender issues that are currently making headlines across the world will be a walk in the park. For the rest of us, this issue has come out of nowhere in the past two years and was put firmly in […]
Déjà vu for Messianic Jews — Charles Gardner
It is an undisputed fact that the early followers of Jesus — who were mostly Jewish — came under fiery persecution, often from their own people. Jesus Himself was crucified and many of His disciples suffered similar fates, though more generally at the hands of the Romans. However, the great […]
How much is enough? — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan I have systematically been reading through the Book of Isaiah and early this morning while having my quiet time, I came to Isaiah 5:8 (NKJV) which says, Woe to those who join house to house (accumulate houses); they […]
Beating back to school blues — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. As school reopens for many this week I’m reminded of my time in school. One year, as school was about to reopen, I broke out in terrible sores all over my hands and arms. My parents tried everything they could to […]
More factors that block human growth — Vivienne Schultz
A monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. Before the Christmas break we were discussing the factors that block human growth. I include a list at the bottom of this blog for you to refer back to. A quick reminder of what we have discussed […]

