I often think of how fortunate we are to receive God’s grace because we don’t deserve it. Yet, without the grace of God, I for one would still be floundering around in sin, much like a pig sloshing about in slops, oblivious to the mess I was in. Instead, we […]
Opinion
Songs God wants to hear: how contemporary songwriters recycle older hymns
[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] The intrinsic value of some of the older Hymns is recognised by some contemporary songwriters. They realise that the upcoming generation often considers them old fashioned. […]
10 Commandments for a joy-filled home
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Most marriages today — even Christian marriages — reflect much of what we see in the media. Because we allow the seeds of disrespect — non submission, unfaithfulness and anger — that we see on films and dramas to take root in […]
Reclaiming our voice in the arts
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] It’s National Arts Festival time in Grahamstown once again, and our city is gearing up for this annual extravaganza. Every Christian trying to live out their worldview in the arts is probably finding things difficult. Difficult because we […]
What if somebody had shared Jesus with the Orlando killer?
Originally published in Charisma News America has been in mourning for days. We’ve cried for the 49 victims of the senseless Orlando shooting. We’ve prayed for the families and friends of the innocent people who died in the Pulse nightclub, and the 53 others who were wounded in the massacre. […]
Orlando shooting and the Love Challenge
By Gordon Hickson (see profile at bottom of page) — Originally published in Charisma News Forgive me for being emotional and personal: I woke up at 3:30 this morning with my heart churning about Orlando and quickly emailed Steve Strang [Founder and CEO of Charisma magazine] that we were all […]
Hate speech can be a Trojan horse against freedom of speech
Most people would agree that Freedom of Speech is a human right of paramount importance in any free and democratic society. While people may have widely differing opinions on any issue, they should be entitled to express them. As Evelyn Beatrice Hall (English author, best known for her biography of […]
A letter to my dad on Father’s Day
[notice]A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
Don’t let your faith go to pot
[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] Karl Marx noted rightly that man is incurably religious. Quite so, for we are religious creatures, made and designed for relationship with […]
Of shoes and dust in marriage
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] Try wearing your shoes on the wrong feet. You will only cause your feet to stress. You will not be able to move forward. You will walk but your walk will be skewed as if you are limping! What causes a perfectly […]

