Reset Time The word of God is a two-edged sword and the book in the above picture has been a faithful sword that I have wielded in many a battle. God has been faithful and true to His Word because He is full of love and kindness and He is […]
Opinion
Awakening the Church in the midst of the global crisis — Linda Gobodo
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light” and there was […]
Soweto Ministers Fraternal decries ongoing gender-based violence in SA
By Ps Sipho Mahlangu, president Soweto Ministers Fraternal “Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot hear the falconer; things fall apart; the centre cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world” – The Second Coming by WB Yeats The illustrious Chinua Achebe famously quoted this passage as […]
Making racism personal – Alain Walljee
Having established a biblical response to racism in last week’s Gateway News, I’d like to further expound on the theme by making it more personal. Racism is the trending topic at the moment with the theme “Black Lives Matter” plastered on memes on social media, as well as on the online […]
Hymns and contemporary worship songs: principles & preferences (2 of 3) — Hugh Wetmore
With the changing musical cultures, the Church of Jesus Christ is in danger of dividing along generational lines. The natural driving force is the people’s preference for the kind of song they like. If they don’t like another style of singing, they avoid it. People’s preference prevails. But what about […]
Overcoming trepidation in this season — Angus Buchan
According to the Oxford dictionary, “trepidation” means a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen. Romans 1:8 (NKJV) — “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” Early this morning, as I was having my quiet […]
Victory in Constitutional Court is ‘great reset for SA’ — Michael Louis
By Dr Michael Louis Today’s victory in the Constitutional Court heralding the constitutional right of independents to stand is a big victory for courageous civil society and the long-standing fight for giving power back to the people. It’s a game changer ! It is encouraging to know that civil society […]
A pastoral response to racism – Alain Walljee
“Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?” — Matt 26:67-68 (ESV) There is a very precious lesson in the above experience at the beginning of Christ’s suffering. See, Christ did not bother to […]
As ‘voice of oppressed’, Church should be preaching ‘Black Lives Matter’ loudest – Mmusi Maimane
Originally published in Daily Maverick. The tragic killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin a fortnight ago has sparked anti-racism protests across the world, shining a floodlight on the continued systemic racism and police brutality that African-Americans disproportionally face. Organised under the “Black Lives Matter” banner, the […]
A short reflection: Mona Lisa’s smile – Mark Roberts
Something startling, but also interesting, happened one evening as I was leaving my room at the Bed & Breakfast where I was staying. I noticed several police vehicles across the road, blue lights flashing and people running around. Apparently, the homeowner had just committed suicide. It still sends chills down […]