[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice]It is 2016. A year with a lot of exciting sporting events to come. One of the biggest events this year will be the Olympic Games in Rio. There […]
Opinion
4 ridiculous Christian myths about dating some people (but definitely not you) actually believe
[notice]Jesus came to give us abundant life (John 10:10). In this monthly column, Jacob McMillen examines what it means for men, young and old, to father abundant life in their families, communities, businesses and churches.[/notice] For those unfamiliar with the subject, dating is a relatively simple procedure that must always […]
A habit of incalculable blessing
[notice]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.[/notice] As 2015 ends, and as 2016 begins, I want to ask you earnestly to consider developing one of life’s greatest habits, that […]
How to keep your New Year’s resolutions
Headlines in the local Herald newspaper pointing to a surge in gym attendance for the month of January piqued my curiosity about the practice of making resolutions at the beginning of a new year. Gyms actually expect an influx of new members in January but keeping these members for the […]
Time to clear the junk out of your marriage
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Something profound happened to me just before Christmas. I had one of those ‘Aha’ moments that come to people to help them in their decision process. As people were doing their last minute shopping for Christmas and starting to cook their Christmas […]
Obedience is better than sacrifice
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] 1 Samuel 15:22 (NKJV) “So Samuel said: “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice,” As we commence with the New Year we […]
2016 World Watch List: Some global trends in persecution
African countries continue to move into the Top 50 Sixteen countries in the Top 50 are from Africa, seven in the Top 20. One of the two newcomers to the list is Niger (#49). Among the countries just below the Top 50, that will no doubt feature in future lists, […]
Singing that pleases God: Psalms, even the sad ones
[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] Psalm 42 begins with “As the deer pants for the waters so my soul longs after You”. This Psalm has spawned many songs, expressing our desperate thirst […]
2016/2017: Prophets see victory, character-building in tough times
[notice]A monthly prophetic perspective from Marian and Kate Fitz-Gibbon[/notice] Winston Churchill once said: “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity: an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. Our economic situation is bleak, especially if you are in debt. Our Rand is devalued, we are having one of the […]
Relating to the State: How should we do it?
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] I had decided, with a few weeks left of the year remaining, and Christmas round the corner, that I would end this column for 2015 with a mild sounding article like “5 books I have enjoyed this year.” […]