[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] So ~ has your Church discovered the joy and the maturing ministry of Contemporary Hymns? That was what we punted in the May Worship Column. This […]
Opinion
Anger over judge’s race remarks not excuse to ignore problem of rape
Judge Mabel Jansen’s Facebook posts regarding rape and black culture have predictably made her position as a high court judge untenable. The barrage of criticism that has followed her remarks was inevitable, especially in a country so sensitive to anything with a whiff of racism. But the fact is, she […]
The truth about our students
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] As I write this column there are headline articles printed in all the major newspapers in our beloved South Africa about the students burning down a theatre on the UJ campus in Johannesburg. SEE REPORT Angus Buchan campus […]
True or false prophets in the land?
The word of God says that in the last days many false prophets will arise. On our journey around South Africa and now recently on a mission trip up into Uganda we have had firsthand reports of many of God’s people who have been deceived by false prophets. A so-called […]
Christian business owners targeted for their beliefs!
Christianity has been responsible for the formation of the bedrock of the political, economic and legal systems that provide the pillars of Western democracy. Yet few would dispute that, during the last 50 years, there has been a steady undermining of the Biblical values that have historically formed the foundations […]
Urgently wanted: modern day ‘reformissionaries’
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] There is a sense on the university campuses of South Africa, that it is just a matter of time before the next protest arises, and that student activism is now an ongoing feature of the university landscape. Having […]
Faking it? Then work on it
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] The other day as I was seating writing on my laptop, my youngest son (aged 6) also took his toy laptop and sat right next to me. He proceeded to open it and type away as if he needed to meet a […]
Case for the examined life
[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 […]
Tolerance, truth and religious pluralism
[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] One of the greatest possible privileges in the ministry of evangelism is to know the Truth in Christ and go out to […]
Fear and faith — complimentary or contradictory?
In the world fear and faith are mutually exclusive as the one weakens the other, however, in Spirit fear and faith are connected and strengthen each other as God is Spirit, He is the All-and-All-in-All of our faith and we experience Him in fear and trembling. When speaking about fear […]

