[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Immediately after speaking at a student Christian conference a number of years ago, a young man confronted me. It was clear that something I said must have irked the lad. It did. He boldly retorted: “I am from […]
Opinion
Parliamentarians form global coalition to advance religious freedom
[notice]On International Woman’s Day this year, African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) MP, Cheryllyn Dudley reminded the President of South Africa and Members of Parliament that freedom of religion will not hold up on its own, saying: “If we stand by while global terrorism destroys freedom of religion around the world, we will stand alone when […]
Pierre Korkie has finished his race well
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies… As farmers, we understand very clearly the concept of germination. When we plant our maize or wheat crop, we have learnt that the good seed needs to […]
Turning horror into honour: making Biblical sense of the killings in Kabul
[notice]A Perspective by IN Context Ministries[/notice] On Saturday 29 November 2014 Werner Groenewald and his two children, Jean-Pierre and Rodé, were killed in a Taliban attack in Kabul. Hannelie, his wife, was not at home during the time and survived the attack, but lost everything. Three gunmen and suicide bombers […]
War on religious freedom: together we can make things better
The court case recently initiated by OGOD to stop six public schools from conducting certain Christian observances and allowing certain Christian activities, seems to have more than just the Christian community up in arms. The case, which concerns the interpretation and application of section of 15(2) of the Constitution, may […]
Cry of the heart of an addict’s mom
The cumbersome language of recovery Sitting in a support group meeting for supporters and recovering addicts last night, I was amazed at how many controls need to be in place for the ‘silly season’ in order to not relapse. Silly season, being December and in early January when many relapses […]
Light on fatherhood and leadership
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] From November 20 to 22 2014 the International Ministers Fellowship (IMF) held their annual conference for the SADEC region in Pretoria. There were delegates who came from many different parts of the world. The IMF is a living, loving and functional network […]
The joy of singing together
[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] Singing on your own sounds thin and raspy … this diminishes your desire to sing with your own voice. It is easier to give up and simply […]
Let’s talk about sexual sin for a moment
[notice]Revivalist Shannon-Leigh Barry shares her wit and passion and the pursuits of her 20something heart in a monthly column that speaks to the desires of young adults in today’s Christian society. [/notice] Last night while I was cleaning my bedroom I accidentally knocked over a candle and saw hot candle […]
How dare you talk to us about this!
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] Why God is in the habit of speaking through people who may offend us on account of their ethnicity, gender or lack of experience. Picture the scene. Someone comes up and begins to speak about a particular subject. […]