[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] “The problem with you is that you keep on rewinding and rewinding the movie. You do not let it play till the end.” These were the words from my daughter to her younger brother in the car on our way home the […]
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Jesus healed her of autism and mental illness
Jesus does heal autism, neurological disabilities and mental illness, says Shellique Carby-Bird, 31, of Pietermaritzburg, who has experienced healing and freedom from her own suffering in those areas through the power of prayer and Christian ministry. Shellique who has a long history of health issues including Asperger syndrome (a type […]
I’m allergic to my husband but God is our rock
Originally published in The Christian Institute Twenty-nine-year-old Johanna Watkins cannot touch her husband or even be in the same room as him. After getting married, she was diagnosed with a complicated condition called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, rendering her severely allergic to scents, foods, sunlight and other people. The former […]
Inspirational marriage lessons from late gospel icon Sifiso and his wife Ayanda
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] On Monday morning while the nation was celebrating the life and commemorating the passing of our former statesman the late President Nelson Mandela we were shocked to hear that Sifiso Ncwane had died. The Kulungile Baba hitmaker died on Monday in Fourways […]
Beautiful Series: reclaiming our beauty, power, purpose
On a very clear sunny Saturday morning October 1, about 70 of us made our way to the Beautiful Series event in Sandton where our host Hannah Viviers had thoughtfully organised a line-up of speakers to minister to our souls, remind us of our destinies and how much the Father […]
WATCH: Prayer strategy for Christian students on campus
SA Back to God’s Janet Bram-Hollis offers Christian students some prayer pointers they can apply while on campus to win back the Gate of Education:
Making the most of the motherhood journey
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] On the 7th of October my first born turned 13. He is a mature young man for his age and for the longest time he has wanted to reach this milestone age. We are of course thankful to the Father for keeping […]
Love lessons from God
[notice]A fortnightly column on marriage, family and relationships.[/notice] A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one […]
Just cause no excuse for violence and destruction, say PE church leaders
No matter how just the cause behind student protest sweeping the country there is no justification for the loss of life, destruction of property and injury to students and others currently taking place, say Port Elizabeth church leaders. “It is now enough” and “unintentional as it [violence and destruction] may […]
Witbank launch of new Christian women’s magazine — Lady Rose
[notice]Patsy Fulton reports on the recent Witbank launch of Lady Rose magazine.[/notice] Lady Rose, a new, glossy, Christian women’s magazine, will be launched in different cities around the country through until December. Speaking at the magazine’s recent Witbank launch event, editor-in-chief Linda Chuter said the decision to start the magazine followed a seven […]