By Vijay Jayaraj — Originally published in Charisma News In recent decades, environmental issues have emerged as a major source of concern for our society. Churches, except for a small percentage, have largely remained silent on how Christians should approach and even help overcome the environmental challenges. As a result, […]
Opinion
To Russia with much love — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
My training as a prophetic intercessor was not done in the classroom, nor in the comfort of a church but in the photographic studios of Republican Press as a rookie journalist who was racked with so much fear of the Russians coming to get us that the only solution to […]
Royal reminder of living with vision and purpose — Vivienne Solomons
During the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) to southern Africa I was once again reminded of the importance of having a vision for my life, and of living my life in such a way that I remain true to who I am. So […]
Celebrity ‘wedding’ and the Church’s response to LGBTQI issues — Afrika Mhlophe
One of the lead stories in South Africa over the weekend was the much-anticipated ‘wedding’ of Somizi Mhlongo to longtime same-sex partner Mohale Motaung. Somizi is a flamboyant socialite who is very open about his homosexual lifestyle. He once caused a stir when he stormed out of Grace Bible Church […]
The prophetic voice of Hong Kong’s protesters
Originally published in Christianity Today The people of Hong Kong have protested for greater freedoms for years, but the latest demonstrations represent a historic outcry. Since 1997, July 1 has marked the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return as a territory of China after 150 years of British colonial rule. Beginning […]
Gender violence: time for men to regain their humanity — Afrika Mhlophe
On Wednesday President Cyril Ramaphosa called for a special joint sitting of both houses of parliament — the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces — to discuss the troubling issue of gender-based violence. In his speech he revealed that “South Africa is one of the most unsafe places in […]
Lighten the load — Angus Buchan
A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan If we look at the book of Acts 27:13-18 (NKJV), we will see that Paul and the mariners, and the other passengers got caught in a terrible tempest-tossed storm. It became so bad that on the second and […]
When things don’t turn out the way we planned — Vivienne Solomons
A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
When the kings and princes take the lead, praise the Lord — Clementia Pae
In the book of Judges, chapter 4, the Bible tells us that after the death of Ehud son of Gera, the Benjamite, who had delivered Israel from 18 years of oppression by the Moabites, the Israelites continued to do evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord turned […]
OPINION: Why Benny Hinn’s rejection of the prosperity gospel is a watershed moment for American Christianity
By Michael Snyder — via Charisma News When you have done things a certain way for almost your entire career, it can be exceedingly difficult to admit that you were wrong. This is true in any field, but it is especially true for those in the ministry. So Benny Hinn […]

