Originally published in United with Israel South Africa presented its opening arguments accusing Israel of “genocide,” last Thursday in the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the Hague. Israel responded with its legal defense on Friday. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called the claim of genocide “meritless,” while other […]
Opinion
How can my wife and I stop fighting about money? — Focus on the Family
Q: My wife and I fight about money all the time. We both hate the conflict, but we feel stuck in this pattern – especially since there never seems to be enough cash in the bank. What do you suggest? Graeme: Conflict over finances can be hard on a marriage. […]
The ANC must leave Israel alone and fix the mess at home
The African National Congress government and their allies’ decision to take Israel to the International Court of Justice has brought us to a place where, like the time of Queen Esther in the Bible, we cannot keep silent. We cannot keep silent when a government that has failed on its […]
How do we handle ‘birds and bees’ discussions? — Focus on the Family
A fortnightly column in which Graeme Schnell CEO of Focus on the Family Africa answers questions from the public Q: Our first child (a daughter) is just six months old, and my wife and I are already dreading the inevitable “birds and bees” discussions. Do you have any advice for […]
‘Why I am now a Christian’ — ex-Muslim-turned atheist discovers answers to life’s challenges
A former Muslim-turned atheist has now explained why Christianity is the only way to find meaning and purpose to life. In a personal reflection of her discovery, Ayaan Hirsi Ali recalls how, in 2002, she came across a 1927 lecture by Bertrand Russell entitled Why I am not a Christian. […]
75 years on, stop viewing religious freedon as second-class human right
By Samuel Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett — Originally published in The Hill This week marks 75 years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) — the document that has become the blueprint for our international architecture of rights. The UDHR references “the […]
MYSTERIOUS WAYS: What is a Prophet anyway?
A quarterly column in which Simon Kumm unpacks the mysterious ways of God, to connect believers with their Father and His incredible living inheritance! Ever been in a church service when that peculiar person visits the church from another town? They stand on the stage and seem to know things […]
Solitude — Angus Buchan
“And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” — Matthew 14:23 (NKJV) As we are getting very busy preparing for the wonderful Christmas Season, it is also very important that we spend […]
Absent fathers, crime, and the stigma of being a single father
Gosiame Masike, the head of Heartlines’ Department of Correctional Services Unit, and a single father raising a daughter, says we all have a role to play in promoting positive fatherhood narrative in SA I recently had the opportunity to visit several schools in Gauteng. When I stood up and asked […]
Crammed with Heaven: good stories from 2023!
A monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth My husband loves to start every ministry meeting with what he calls, good stories. It’s become a tradition at our weekly staff meetings that before we get into the business of the […]