Each week of the #50Dayd2BlesstheNation Alf James is interviewing a leader around the week’s theme. This week he spoke to Olusegun Olanipekun, Pastor of the Pretoria Christian Centre and leader at The Institute for Christian Leadership Development (ICLD) about the week’s focus of “The Government and Judicial system”. Christians’ love […]
Opinion
It’s time we become channels for God — Alf James
Alf James reflects on preparing our hearts for the It’s Time national day of prayer in Bloemfontein on Saturday. All who gather before the Lord God Almighty at the “It’s Time” National Prayer Day on April 22nd outside Bloemfontein should not only come together humbly in worship, but with love-softened […]
How do we move ourselves and others from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’? — Vivienne Schultz
A new monthly column by social entrepreneur and A2B Transformation Group founder Vivienne Schultz. What does it mean to be human? Ephesians 3:19 May you be filled with all the fullness of God This is one of those bible verses that boggle the mind. How can the fullness of God […]
The empty cross and the reality of the resurrection — Michael Cassidy
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. Some time ago I was given a crucifix as a gift. The very charming little wooden cross had a bronze casting of […]
Doing the impossible — on the track and through the cross
A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport. Roger Bannister is a legendary track athlete of the late 1940s and ealy 1950s who will always be remembered for doing the “impossible.” He declined an opportunity to […]
Broken but not defeated: an Easter reflection — Vivienne Solomons
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 […]
50 days of blessing the nation through prayer: Week 1 — Alf James
Each week of the #50Dayd2BlesstheNation Alf James is interviewing a leader around the week’s theme. This week he spoke to Pastor Laurette Mkati prayer coordinator of SA Prayer Movement for Change about the week’s focus of “The Church and other religions”. We are witnessing the powerful effect of the media […]
Marches impressive but upcoming prayer initiatives carry potential for deep, sustainable change — Alf James
As important and impressive as the marches that have taken place around the country calling for President Zuma to step down are, what they have impressed most on me is the importance of attending the “It’s Time” National Day of Prayer on April 22 near Bloemfontein and to participate in […]
To march or not to march — extracts from my prayer journal
Adele Christian shares notes from her journal over the past week as she wrestled for a biblical response to the question ‘to march or not to march?’ 7th April 2017 – To march or not to march? Do I march on Friday 7th? Is it the right thing to do? […]
Prophesy that South Africa will be saved — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Back in 2016 the grounds at the Voortrekker Monument thundered and the peopled [at Bethel Music worship evening where team members prophesied over South Africa] roared in response to Will these bones live? (Ezekiel 37) Now not even a year later it has become so real to us, but, we […]

