It is hard to believe that December is already upon us, and that Christmas is just around the corner. Between tying up loose ends at work and attending various year end functions from school to the office, it is easy to get lost in all the activities that traditionally take […]
Tag: Christmas
Jesus at Hanukkah — Charles Gardner
Messianic claims are big talking point at winter feast It may surprise many to learn that Hanukkah, the movable eight-day Jewish festival being celebrated this year from Sunday, is actually about the coming of the Messiah. Appropriately enough, therefore, it falls around Christmas each year, sometimes even coinciding. The strength […]
History lesson for dictators — Charles Gardner
If I had lived during the centuries leading up to the coming of Christ and been given a glimpse of the 21st century world, I might well have been filled with a sense of déjà vu. The people of that time had witnessed the great expansion of empires – the […]
Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas, dear readers — and see you again in 2020!
Gateway News is taking a publishing break from now until the week of Monday January 13 2020. Whether you are one of our regular readers or a first-time visitor, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful, restful Christmas time and may you enter 2020 full of hope and […]
‘Tis the season to give — Vivienne Solomons
For those of us who live in South Africa, and in the larger cities in particular, we need not travel far to see firsthand the overwhelming need in our country. Whether it be at the traffic lights on our daily commute, outside our local drive thru restaurant or perhaps even […]
The higher value of Christmas — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Children love Christmas and look forward to all the festivities it brings no matter what part of the world you find your self in. It’s a season that never fails to bring out the childlike wonder in most people. There’s something marvellous and out of this world that makes us […]
Jerusalem the key to Europe’s woes — Charles Gardner
As Christmas draws near, the gloomy prospects of Brexit proposals are somewhat overshadowing the bright lights of Britain. Virtual civil war has broken out within the ranks of the political class, but there is a general blindness to the real cause of our troubles, which lies with our relationship – […]
With Christmas love from the King — Lindy-Ann Hopley
Hello BEAUTIFUL GATEWAY NEWS family, 2018 years ago the most Beautiful Witness that ever lived was born. During this festive season we get to remember that Jesus wasn’t born in the most perfect family set up or circumstances, yet the promises of God were still fulfilled in His life. Whatever […]
Teen who created ‘Thank you Jesus’ yard signs has sold 100 000 and counting
Originally published in Faith Wire The movement began as a 2015 Easter project by Asheboro resident Lucas Hunt and has since evolved into a message celebrated year-round, WGHP reported. “It’s a Christmas message,” Hunt told WGHP. “You know, without Christmas, you wouldn’t have Easter.” Now, the signs are lining the […]
Remembering the ‘Christ’ in Christmas — 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 […]