“Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?” — Matt 26:67-68 (ESV) There is a very precious lesson in the above experience at the beginning of Christ’s suffering. See, Christ did not bother to […]
Tag: God’s love
It finally got to me! — Adele Christian
So, it finally got to me! ….. On Freedom Day 2020 – April 27. …… One month into COVID-19 Lockdown, on a beautiful autumn day in Cape Town. I have found working remotely to be very intense, with no physical cues to what is going on in the teams I am […]
I’m not scared of storms any more — Hannah Viviers
When I was a little girl I was terrified of storms. Why? You may ask. Because in my mind storms meant Jesus was coming, and if Jesus was coming chances were He was going to leave me behind. So whenever a storm would come I would be in my room, […]
Life, not suicide during the festive season — Hannah Viviers
A monthly column on purpose, passion and power in Jesus. For a very long time in our marriage I did not feel loved by my husband Rico. The crux of it was I rarely saw him happy. At first I thought I could “make” him happy. But no matter what […]
Dawn Camp — The Beauty of Grace: Book Review
Book review by Wendy Duminy For some, life is far too busy to sit down and read a novel. Or there are simply too many people needing your attention that finding more than five minutes to read feels almost impossible. If that rings true for you, then I recommend The […]
Be kind and gentle — with yourself! — Neziswa Kanju
A monthly column on marriage, family and relationships. When it comes to studying love Christians always refer to 1 Corinthians 13.This scripture gives us an outline of the basics of love. If one wants to be more loving to others or if they want to understand love, they study this […]
Doctor who went to Heaven says God’s love changed her
Originally published in CBN News Dr Mary Neal is an orthopedic surgeon who shares her medical practice and her love for outdoor adventure with her husband Bill. In 1999 they planned an adventure that took Mary on a spiritual journey few have taken and returned to talk about. “My husband […]
Partnering with the Holy Spirit in Tanzania
Since encountering Jesus some four years ago, Hugo Hendriks, 32, of Johannesburg, has pursued the Lord with all his heart. He spent a year as a student at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in California USA, is currently enrolled at Legacy School of Discipleship in Alabama USA, and has […]
Secret to 80 years of marriage: ‘Put God first’
By Talia Wise — Originally published in CBN News A couple from Michigan, USA, is celebrating a huge milestone: 80 years of marriage. Donald and Vivian Hart, both 99-years-old, married in 1937. They met in church and have been in love ever since. Their chance meeting happened after a Sunday […]
Songs of love guide special operation team — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
Fresh from an extended trip through South Africa with a team led by US love-and-power street evangelist and pastor Brian Blount (Kingdom Encounters) Marian Fitz-Gibbon visited churches in several Gauteng communities experiencing violent protests. She says the whole time has been like a military special operation on the frontlines — and […]