One of the talking points about the conflict in Iran is whether the US and Israel complied with international law when they launched military action against the regime. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), for one, says the attacks on their ally were unlawful. In this video, […]
Opinion
Purim in a time of war: enduring message of Esther in modern Middle East
By Rachel Kalidass, Prayer and Repentance Movement As Purim or the biblical Feast of Esther was celebrated this week, the headlines are filled with news of escalating conflict in the Middle East involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. Sirens, airstrikes, diplomatic tensions, and military mobilisation dominate global attention. Yet, […]
The fruitful ‘later’ season – Vivienne Solomons
A specific kind of quiet sometimes settles over our home now that we are parenting both a pre-teen and a teenager. It’s different from years gone by when we experienced the silence of a napping toddler; now it’s the heavy, contemplative silence of a house full of bigger bodies, big […]
The tables are turning — Charles Gardner
With Israel and Iran bracing for war, the coming feast of Purim is perfectly timed to remind the Jewish people that God has their back. The feast recalls the great deliverance of the Jews at the time of King Xerxes (486-465 BC) when a lot (pur) was cast to decide […]
JULITA EXPLORES: Bringing hope on my Namibian God adventure
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God I love being on an adventure with God. I plan as best I can, always leaving room for the Holy Spirit and always, but always, He changes my itinerary. But do not be fooled, I am not […]
Focus on the Family: We need ideas to improve our financial situation
Q: My husband and I have “filet mignon tastes,” although our current incomes are more on the “hamburger” level. We both work full-time and are trying to pay off debt while looking for better jobs. It’s exhausting – do you have any ideas? Graeme: I think your scenario is pretty […]
Doncaster Beatles gig jogs memories of historic visit starring Helen Shapiro — Charles Gardner
By Charles Gardner, UK Correspondent I never thought I’d end up going to a Beatles concert in my home city of Doncaster. Okay, so it was a tribute act, but it might just as well have been the real thing it was so good! Stay tuned and I’ll tell you […]
Signs of the times – Angus Buchan
My dear friends, if ever we needed encouragement, it is in these last days. The signs of the times are all around us. The Lord said that when you see these things, you know that My second coming is at hand. He uses the illustration of the fig tree, and […]
The Good Shepherd: a prophetic word for this new era — Jenni Pretorius Hill
During the Second World War, Britain and her allies relied on essential cargo carried by supply ships across the Atlantic. The crossing was perilous, particularly through a stretch known as the Black Pit that lay beyond the range of support aircraft. Without aerial cover, ships were vulnerable to attack by […]
Focus on the Family: how to restore my relationship with my daughter
Q: My adult daughter is 35 years old; I haven’t spoken with her since she was 17. I definitely wasn’t the best father, but I’ve made positive changes in recent years. I long for our relationship to be restored. Should I reach out to her or wait for her to […]
