[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] As any responsible South African citizen I have been glued to my screen this last week watching the State of the Nation address in parliament. I am always interested to see what our leadership has outlined as a way forward for the […]
Opinion
Racism and the Church’s response
A lot has been said about Penny Sparrow’s facebook post that referred to black beachgoers as monkeys but I am wondering if her offensive ranting should not be leading us to ask uncomfortable questions regarding the state of race relations in South Africa. Perhaps what we think is a resurgence […]
Singing that pleases God: Psalms that cover every possible theme
[notice]Hugh Wetmore is a songwriter and student of worship trends. He invites you to join the worship conversation by commenting on his monthly column.[/notice] In our January 2016 column we “lamented” that we don’t seem to sing the “Lament Psalms”. Psalms that mourn our sins, express our depression, admit our […]
Gateway News celebrates 5th birthday
This week Gateway News celebrated a significant milestone — our fifth birthday. We give thanks to God for inspiring the Christian news journey that we launched in February 2011 and for continuing to inspire us to pursue the vision He has placed in our hearts. We also give thanks to […]
Testing a prophetic word
In January I gave you a plethora of prophecies to consider for 2016. I encouraged you to read the original manuscripts and listen to the podcasts where applicable and discern for yourselves as to where we stand as a nation and as and where we may be going in the next season. […]
Looking forward to our Heavenly home
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] If we look at The Word of God as written in 2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV) “While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which […]
Baptism of fire: preparing for the next Azusa Street Revival
By Jennifer A Miskov, Ph D — Originally published in Charisma News [notice]The influential Azusa Street Revival of 1906 will be commemorated at the huge Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on April 9, 2016 at an event organised by The Call, a prayer movement that has gathered hundreds of thousands of people across […]
Want to get married? Wait for God’s vision — it will come to pass.
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice]“For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay” (Habakkuk 2:3) If we were to apply this verse […]
What the Church can give our nation
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] While listening to one of our national public radio stations, the topic of ‘social cohesion’ and the possibility of criminalising racism came up. Not surprisingly, very soon into the discussion, the inevitable happened. It soon became a mudslinging […]
Navigating life’s transitions
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant turned co-pastor 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 […]