[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] The decision by the Dutch and Belgian Governments and a few others some years ago to legalise euthanasia or mercy killing put […]
Opinion
Prayer as a practice of His presence
What part does prayer play in the life of a person of faith, in our relationship with our Holy Father, and in the minute-to-minute of our daily family, working, eating, striving, travelling, busy lives? Prayer is at the heart of our faith and faith is at the heart of our […]
Let’s get ready for revival!
[notice]A monthly prophetic perspective from Marian and Kate Fitz-Gibbon[/notice] These days much talk circles in the atmosphere about revival, and the stirrings are mounting a great excitement in the spirit. We feel that at this incredible time in our history and future, it is important to hear God’s heart around […]
Faith in Christ is key to successful recovery programmes, says ex-addict
[notice]Johannesburg based, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and recovered drug addict, Marco Broccardo, believes that Christian recovery programmes can succeed where others fail. The author of “Rocks — One Man’s Climb from Drugs to Dreams” (See Gateway News Book Review) and founder of drug awareness and rehabilitation initiative, Mountain Heights, shares his […]
Time to deal with obsession with ethnicity and ‘difference’
The efforts to stem the tide against violence directed towards nationals from other African countries will be dead in the water if we do not deal with how Africans address issues of ethnicity and the constitution of identity. Reinforcing the idea that we are all Africans is good but the […]
Pressured? Ask for help
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] “I feel under pressure! I feel so under pressure” How many times have we heard these words from others and how many times have we felt the same way? So many people feel stress and feel anxious because of internal or external […]
Advancing God’s will on earth through Kingdom philanthropy
Is Kingdom philanthropy an activity restricted to the rich? If not, what does it take to participate in Kingdom philanthropy, and just what exactly is Kingdom philanthropy anyway? Most of us, although we are aware that philanthropy has to do with giving to the poor or needy, do not see […]
Knowing who you are in Christ
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] One of the most important factors of a successful Christian life is to know who you are in Christ. A short while ago while reading the Book of Judges God impressed upon me a very vital scripture found […]
Christianity in the USA is not collapsing — it’s being clarified
[notice]Prominent Christian researcher, author and speaker, Ed Stetzer disagrees with reports on latest research by Pew which conclude that Christianity in the USA is in decline. This article, commenting on his piece in USA Today titled “The ‘Christian Sky is [NOT] falling”, was originally published in Christianity Today[/notice] Keep in […]
The Court’s reasons for permitting SA’s first “assisted suicide”
[notice]NOTE: The author’s sole purpose with this article is to inform readers of the Judge’s reasons for the Order made, as set out in his written judgment of 4 May 2015. The article should in no way be read as reflecting the author’s personal views on the matter.[/notice] In Gateway […]