This year is my firstborn’s final year of high school. Gulp! How did we get here? It is true what they say: The days are long (sometimes!) but (in hindsight) the years are (oh so) short. Yes, I am feeling a little (okay, more than a little) emotional. It is […]
Opinion
Are prophetic words still valid when leaders fall? SA’s Alwyn Uys responds to Shawn Bolz controversy
By Abby Trivett — Originally published by Charisma Media In the wake of growing controversy surrounding allegations of false prophecy and sexual abuse tied to Shawn Bolz and the subsequent response issued by Bethel Church, many are asking a deeply personal question: If a prophetic leader falls, was any of it […]
FOR SA “fact-checks” CRL claims
Freedom of Religion South Africa (FOR SA) has conducted a “fact-check” of statements by CRL chairperson Thoko Mkhwanazi-Xaluva and Rev Dr John Maloma acting chairperson of the CRL’s Section 22 committee for the Christian sector. Under FOR SA scrutiny were statements by the two in press conferences and media interviews […]
JULITA EXPLORES: Back to basics for 2026
A monthly column in which Julita Kok shares on living adventurously with God And just like that it is the end of January! How did that even happen? Only 11 months left to make 2026 count. It is scary how quickly time flies and that is why we need to […]
Iran’s Spiritual Revolution
Iranian-born defender of persecuted Christians and author Marziyeh Amirizadeh, who immigrated to the US after being sentenced to death in Iran for converting to Christianity, shares her views on the spiritual state of Iran and what might be “when Iran is free” Originally published in Crosswalk Most people refer to […]
ICEJ fires back after Jerusalem church leaders call Christian Zionism ‘damaging ideology’
Originally published in AllIsraelNews The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) hit back against the heads of several traditional churches in Israel who attacked Christian Zionism in a joint statement on Saturday. The statement condemned individuals outside their denominations who, it said, “advance damaging ideologies”, pointing to Christian Zionism as an example. Though it was […]
Focus on the Family: how can I stop my child’s temper tantrums?
Q: What can I do to stop my young child’s temper tantrums? Graeme: Tantrums can be exhausting, but very informative. It is not uncommon for young kids to struggle with managing their overwhelming feelings of anger, frustration, and disappointment. But there is always something behind the thoughts and emotions. Here […]
‘Israel on highest alert for imminent and massive US attack on Iran’ — Joel C Rosenberg
“I don’t buy reports Trump got ‘cold feet’ or Netanyahu urged him to postpone or cancel strike – here’s why,” writes Joel C Rosenberg editor of allisraelnews , a Christian-perspective news service in Jerusalem. He wrote this yesterday. The lead headline on The New York Times website as of 11 […]
Knowing who you are in Christ — Angus Buchan
One of the most important factors of a successful Christian life is to know who you are in Christ. A short while ago while reading the Book of Judges God impressed upon me a very vital Scripture found in Judges 8:21 which says “for as a man is, so is […]
Crammed with Heaven: A word for 2026
Crammed with Heaven is a monthly column in which Jenni Pretorius Hill shares stories of hope which bring Heaven’s perspective to Earth In the same way that New Agers scan the horoscopes as the new year rolls into view, many Christians rush to the “word for the year” from their […]
