Sponsored post from the MDNTV blog Be it South Africa, some other corner of Africa, or anywhere else around the globe, ingratitude is a universally recognized trait to detest. We, as humans, have traditional customs of saying ‘thank you’ or ‘much appreciated,’ very much ingrained in us, a practice ingrained in […]
Tag: gratitude
Gratitude. It’s an attitude — Vivian Solomons
Years ago, when I first read the Scripture in 1Thessalonians 5 v 18; “give thanks in all circumstances”, I interpreted it to mean that I should give thanks for every circumstance in my life. Even for all my challenges, disappointments, and losses. But that is not what the apostle Paul […]
Lockdown letter: gratitude — Michelle Vimpany
Port Elizabeth author and publisher Michelle Vimpany penned this “lockdown letter” in which she shares a personal journey from heartbreak to gratitude during the Covid-19 lockdown. Afterwards she initiated a countrywide community project which resulted in a book, Lockdown Letters in which 40 women — including 19 first-time authors — […]
The greatness of gratitude — Michael Cassidy
A monthly column by Michael Cassidy, evangelist, author, Christian leader and founder of African Enterprise whose ministry in Africa and the world has spanned more than 50 years. The words “thank you” are so simple, yet without them life would be immediately saddened and impoverished. For to receive favours, blessings, […]
Ciara thankful for ‘God’s grace’ after surviving car accident
Originally published in Christian Today Body Party singer Ciara, who is seven months pregnant, figured in a minor car accident in Los Angeles last Friday. She was driving her white Mercedes SUV and was making a left turn when a grey Volvo SUV suddenly slammed into the front passenger side […]
And it began to rain!
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] How many of us have said thank you to Jesus for the rain that we have received? Maybe you say that you haven’t received enough and again we ask the question, “How much is enough?” When we call […]
Counting our blessings
[notice]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 […]
Head, heart and hands: Will it go well with you?
[notice]A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God.[/notice] In my line of work, I am approaching a very emotional time of the year. Leading a church that is mostly made up of university students, we are about to say our goodbyes to a good number of […]
A letter to my dad on Father’s Day
[notice]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 […]
Count your blessings this Christmas
[notice]A monthly column by farmer, preacher and writer for Jesus, Angus Buchan[/notice] In the Gospel of Luke 1:46-55 we hear and read of the beautiful song of Mary, the mother of Jesus. As I read this beautiful song again, for the umpteenth time, I realise one thing that Mary was […]