By Dr Sharon James — Originally published in The Christian Institute Many today would argue that Christianity has changed the world for the worse. The “new atheists” don’t just see Christianity as wrong but evil. They believe that we need to be liberated from outdated ideas of moral absolutes and […]
Tag: freedom
West must defend freedom, faith and family to survive, says President Trump
Originally published in cnsnews.com The values that bind America and Europe together – freedom, faith and family — are threatened from the outside by common enemies and from the inside by bureaucracy, President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd of Poles in Warsaw on Thursday. “The fundamental question of our […]
How the bible has helped to shape free societies — Tendai Chitsike
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. A few weeks ago a friend of mine sent me an article on the little known or talked about African-Arab Islamic slave trade. After reading the article and another book on slavery, I discovered how little I knew […]
Are you tired of doing church?
[notice]A monthly column for young ladies by Kate Fitz-Gibbon[/notice] Do you sometimes feel powerless at church? Like what you experience is not enough? Your soul longs for more but you can’t quite put your finger on what more is? Tired of religious services with no life? Want more of the […]
The ultimate sacrifice
My hymn of praise to the greatest hero of all As tributes were paid over the weekend to all who sacrificed their lives in modern conflict – with special reference to the horrors of the Somme 100 years ago – I thought of the part my own ancestors played. There […]
Yes, this evil happens here and you need to be aware
[notice]A fortnightly column by a team of real people dedicating their lives to the fight against human trafficking, exploitation and social injustice. This week’s writer is Elanie Kruger.[/notice] National Human Trafficking Resource Line Over the years of working on the ground and seeing the harsh reality of this modern day […]
Hungering for the Spirit — and birthing a new sound
There was something extraordinary about Thursday night. Why would people patiently line up in the chilly night air waiting to be seated an hour before the service? The air was pregnant with faith as stories were exchanged of great miracles wrought and hopes of breakthrough were whispered and carried on […]
WATCH: Video of the Week: Daughter of Satanic priest escapes, saved by Jesus
[notice]In Video of the Week we post a weekly video clip to inspire, inform, edify or entertain. Readers are welcome to email suggested clips of the week to news@gatwaynews.co.za[/notice] Originally published in Testimony Nancy Dunn suffered unspeakable abuse at the hands of her father and the Satanists he led. According […]
TESTIMONY: Nqobile, the girl whose name means “conqueror”, conquered in Christ!
[notice]Nqobile’s testimony appears at the end of a 40-days prayer guide for reconciliation — May 7 to June 15 2016[notice] My name is Nqobile, I grew up hearing stories of oppression from the apartheid years. My father told us stories of how they were belittled as young men by white people. They […]
‘Nailing’ the past and taking hold of ‘now’
[notice]A monthly Christian sport column by Cobus Kruger, a professional triathlete who is passionate about evangelism, leadership and community development through sport.[/notice] It was the Senior South African Track and Field Championships in Stellenbosch in the middle of April. Top athletes from across the country, in one stadium, not just […]