[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] Most people would acknowledge that the word ‘love’ is probably the greatest New Testament word and the word which more than any […]
Opinion
Social media: the latest evangelism tool
By Robert Wayne — Originally published in Crosswalk.com Imagine the miles Saint Paul could have shaved off his sandals if he had owned a mobile device with built-in Wi-Fi. Nearly 2 000 years after Jesus commanded followers to go into all the world and make disciples, an increasing number of […]
ISIS, Iran are agents of ‘Apocalyptic Islam’ says bestselling author
Originally published in The Christian Post Speaking in a discussion on Islam at the National Religious Broadcasters’ International Christian Media Convention on Tuesday, New York Times bestselling author and Middle East expert Joel Rosenberg explained that the biggest threat facing the Western world is not the rise of radical Islam, […]
Christian crash course for surviving the modern university
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] It is no secret that scores of young Christians abandon the faith in their teens and twenties. In particular, the university campus is a key battleground where some young Christians turn their back on the faith. As a […]
The value of honour
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] These past few weeks in South Africa we have heard and heard over again the word “honourable” while watching the State of the nation address (SONA) and while watching the debate the parliamentarians had on what happened at the SONA. That word […]
Christian response needed to threat to remove Christmas and Good Friday holidays
The recent proposal by the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) to remove Good Friday and Christmas as public holidays on the SA calendar, has triggered criticism around the country. Is the proposal as innocuous as it presents, or is there a greater agenda at work? According to the SALRC, […]
Christian response to IS “Message signed in blood”
[notice]MARK DURIE offers a Christian perspective on the execution of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya and the “IS Meggage Signed in Blood” — Originally published in INcontext Ministries’ “A World In Motion”, Issue 118, February 26, 2015 [/notice] Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has called for a United Nations resolution allowing […]
Every little thing counts
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] The Cricket World Cup is in full swing and not long after that the Rugby World Cup will follow. As South Africans who love our sport we always […]
Don’t sell your soul for a plate of lentil soup
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Just recently I have been so really challenged by the Lord to live a life of holiness. Holiness is the end product of obedience and in Hebrews 12:14 the Bible says “without holiness, no man will […]
It is time to take responsibility
Originally published in The Herald I visited Ethiopia a few weeks ago and I was impressed by how well the country is running. Amidst many challenges the country is experiencing a building boom with many high rise buildings going up throughout its capital city, Addis Ababa. The country’s national carrier, […]