Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6 Perhaps you come from an era where the above verse was cited in a stern voice by your mum as you were marched off to the […]
Opinion
More opportunities to be a ‘mother’ than you may think — Vivienne Solomons
With Mother’s Day just a few days away, many of us are turning our attention to how we will celebrate the mothers in our lives. Sadly, for some of us, the day is also a painful reminder of what we have lost. Perhaps the mother who has passed on or […]
Thomas Graumann – The Twice Rescued Child: book review
After nearly eight decades have passed, dramatic new stories of the Holocaust survivors keep emerging. And Twice Rescued Child (published by SPCK in 2019) is another inspiring testament to triumph over adversity. It also echoes the truth of Romans 8:28: “that in all things God works for the good of […]
Jesus take the wheel: Namiba edition: Week 9 — Julita Kok
Jesus take the wheel SA series Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Julita Kok is once again handing the steering wheel over to Jesus — this time on a road trip with God through Namibia. Read Episode 9 of her weekly reports here. I am writing to […]
The deaf hear — Lindy-Ann Hopley
Bev, 68, was not able to hear well since she was a little girl. She is an intercessor in her church, she serves well and loves Jesus, but still she had no breakthrough. Interesting thing about Albany — it is a little town in the US state of Oregon where […]
Achieving emotional balance in our singing — Hugh Wetmore
God created us as humans, in His image. This means we experience the wide range of human emotions: From high happiness to deep despair. And everything in between. And God understands this — and the song-book of the Bible reflects this: “The LORD is like a father to His children, tender […]
Jesus take the wheel: Namibia Edition: week 8 — Julita Kok
Jesus take the wheel SA series Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Oh my word!!! I have no idea where to even start with what God has been using me for here in Windhoek. I am in awe of Him. I tell my different stories to people and […]
TRUE STORY: The girl from the orphanage — Mark Roberts
“What on earth are you planning on doing with all those cupcakes?” I asked, as my wife stumbled over the pathway, carrying two large trays filled with the most colourful looking confectionaries. She responded with that familiar, gorgeous looking smile and said: “It’s leftovers from our school’s ‘Derby Day’ and […]
Jesus take the wheel: Namibia edition: week 7 — Julita Kok
Jesus take the wheel SA series Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Julita Kok is once again handing the steering wheel over to Jesus — this time on a road trip with God through Namibia. Read Episode 7 of her weekly reports here. I am writing to you from […]
Family matters — JP Flugel
Welcome to Team Talk. This month I have opted to share a personal testimony about family, which I will relate to sport in my own way. I have been a youth pastor for over 14 years and very involved in sports ministry. I have the wonderful privilege of mentoring young […]