[notice]A monthly column by the Editor of Gateway News.[/notice] Recently our church, the Storehouse, ran a preaching series called “Living Well in SA”. In the first preach we were told that ‘Africa is not for sissies’. Indeed, we heard that we who live in South Africa need much more courage […]
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Straight talk about porn
[notice]A fortnightly column by Elfrieda Fleischman, Concerned Young People in SA (CYPSA). [/notice]Many find themselves in the grip of porn. Maybe you yourself have fallen into its trap. You were not looking for it…it just came your way, as you were opening a website and now the thoughts remain. You […]
One thing we can control
[notice]A fortnightly devotional based on everyday experiences.[/notice] Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes. Matthew 6:34 (MSG) I’VE […]
United we stand, divided we fall
The heart-rending interview I conducted with three ex-prostitutes at Victory Outreach Ministries in Cape Town again revealed the awesome redemptive power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their harrowing tales of exploitation and inhuman abuse each ended with a powerful testimony of what God can do through obedient vessels willing […]
Your role in exposing, resisting corruption
[notice]EXPOSED, an international Christian campaign aimed at exposing and tackling corruption is being officially launched in London today. Dr Dion Forster, International Co-ordinator of EXPOSED, explains how Christians in South Africa can participate.[/notice]Unashamedly Ethical (UE), a South-Africa-based movement that promotes ethics around the world, is a founding partner of the […]
Throp tells Mayor his moral duty is to continue sticker campaign despite fine
City of Cape Town sticks to rigid application of bylaw Christian pro-life activist Peter Throp has told the Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia de Lille, that his moral conscience will not allow him to stop placing Value Life stickers over illegal abortion advertisements. Throp’s sticker campaign has earned him […]
Weekend Sports Results — October 8, 2012
Rugby Cricket Motor Sport Football Rugby: ABSA Currie Cup: Premier Division: Toyota Free State Cheetahs 30 – 37 The Sharks GWK Griquas 37 – 21 MTN Golden Lions Vodacom Blue Bulls 26 – 13 DHL Western Province Pos Team P W D L PF PA PD TF TA BPts Pts 1 […]
God ‘s answer for bad stewards: dispossession
[notice]Pastor Bongani Mgayi reflects on the recurring pattern of bad stewardship of South Africa — and on God’s response to successive governments that try to own His land rather than manage it for Him. [/notice] Humans are called to be stewards. They have a mandate from the Father to be […]
Angus Buchan leading ‘New Beginning’ crusade in Rustenburg
Beyond Marikana — Christians seek reconciliation, restoration and revival Christians in the Rustenburg area believe the darkness of the Marikana shooting tragedy will soon give way to the glory of the Gospel at a “New Beginning” crusade with Angus Buchan. The event at the Olympia Park Stadium on Saturday, October […]
Sexualisation of children given major boost!
The Constitutional Court has ruled – the provisions in the Film & Publications Act requiring that magazines be classified to indicate its sexual content prior to its sale – is unconstitutional. That means magazines with graphic sexual content can be sold at your local grocery store without providing any warning […]