[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 […]
Opinion
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 […]
Are we turning South Africa into a beggar state?
[notice]A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus.[/notice] Years ago I interviewed a top Government official from the Eritrean Government. Eritrea had just passed legislation that stopped free aid to its country. I was horrified! How could such a poor country stop aid that was “helping” its people! […]
Was Fidel Castro good for the gospel, Africa and the world?
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Fidel Castro, the world’s longest ruling leader (1959-2008), passed away recently. While exiled Cubans celebrated jubilantly in Miami, several heads of state and media houses gave glowing tributes to the founder of Cuba’s Communist inspired society with “free […]
From Sacred Assembly to acts of revival: it’s up to us
You were born for a time such as this! If people who attended the Sacred Assembly from different congregations, denominations, social circumstances and race groups, but from the same towns, could have follow-up gatherings to ascertain what the Sacred Assembly means for their district and seek to work out the […]

