Originally published in Dallas News Those who don’t attend church regularly but are scouting for Christmas services this year might be surprised to find fewer mainline Protestant churches around these days. The clergy and congregants of the growing mainline Protestant churches held more firmly to traditional Christian beliefs, such as […]
Opinion
Aleppo presents a moral dilemma for Christian leaders
Originally published in The Economist The travails of Aleppo, it is generally agreed, pose one of the great moral crises of our time. The city is also the location of some venerable Christian churches, going back to the faith’s earliest years, so you might expect that the world’s Christian leaders […]
God is trusting you to show Christ to your family – Billy Graham
Originally published in Christian Mail God has given you the opportunity to be an example of Christ in your family and you must take advantage of such an chance, the Rev Billy Graham says. Graham, founder of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said on his “My Answers” column on the […]
An inspiring integrated service
[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] Let me tell you about the inspiring Morning Service at a church I visited last Sunday. I will describe it, and then highlight some positives that […]
Have a happy Hannukah and a blessed Christmas
Jewish and Christian feasts in rare convergence When the stars lined up to lighten the path of the wise men as they travelled from the East to worship the new-born King of the Jews, it was the dawning of an amazing new era. Now, 2 000 years later, the Jewish […]
Deciding to finish strong this year
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] I came out of the first leg, the swim in a triathlon race I did in Cape Town last week. It was a hard week of planning in […]
Thoughts and feelings around the wondrous time of Christmas
I have many emotions and consider different facets as to how and why we celebrate Christmas. I thought I would share some of these with you, our treasured readers. The value of the word of God I’m deeply grateful for the birth of Jesus Christ. I have fond memories of […]
Share the Christmas story with faith and thankfulness
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] It gives me great pleasure to write this column to you, as we approach Christmas. I have had the tremendous privilege of having been to Israel a number of times and I’ve even been to Bethlehem — the […]
Christmas – a perspective of both tiers is essential
[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] Have you ever tried to read music? If you have, you will know that it is one thing to read either the […]
Inspirational marriage lessons from late gospel icon Sifiso and his wife Ayanda
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] On Monday morning while the nation was celebrating the life and commemorating the passing of our former statesman the late President Nelson Mandela we were shocked to hear that Sifiso Ncwane had died. The Kulungile Baba hitmaker died on Monday in Fourways […]

