It was supposed to be the catch-up of all catch-ups. We hadn’t seen each other in more than a year since she lives out of town. But then (my) life got in the way, and I had to complete an urgent work task that simply couldn’t wait. As soon as […]
Tag: relationships
How should we respond when we have been wronged? — Vivienne Solomons
When relationships face challenging times … love! A few months ago, someone I know well shared something about their life that was both shocking and hurtful to me. I didn’t say much but, in my mind, I started questioning everything I knew about them, including our relationship of many years. […]
Time for a catch up — Vivienne Solomons
We live in an age where for most of us, everything must be scheduled. Including time spent with those we love. The other evening, my younger brother and I had a long overdue catch up. We message each other on WhatsApp at least once a week. But we haven’t spoken […]
Prophets of hope — Marian Fitz-Gibbon
For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you, says the Lord, plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29.11) For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways […]
Our relationships: a lifeline at times like these
It didn’t take him long. A few days after moving in to our new home, my almost-5-years-old extrovert introduced himself (and then the whole family by name) by shouting “Hello!” over the wall and waiting rather impatiently for a response. Finally, his persistence was rewarded when a friendly voice replied […]
The joy of walking together — Vivienne Solomons
Covid – 19 and the measures put in place to manage its spread, lockdown being just one of them, have strained or, at the very least, changed our ability to connect with others in different ways, both tangible and intangible. A mask hides our smile. An elbow or foot bump […]
WATCH: Man 2 Man — Relationships Part 1
Men’s movement Phila Ndoda continues its Man 2 Man video series with a focus on relationships. Pastor Zolile Dayimani of Phila Ndoda chats with Pastor Russel Thomas Viljoen on this vital life topic.
WATCH: Man to Man — Relationships Part 2
How should men respond when being called trash? In the second and final instalment of Man 2 Man’s sessions on relationships, in which Pastor Zolile Dayimani of men’s movement Phila Ndoda chats with Pastor Russel Thomas Viljoen, we explore the balance between addressing truth and speaking life.
Maluti Mighty Men aims to renew relationships
The heartbeat of the Maluti Mighty Men conference, from April 12 to 14 on the farm Karmel near Fouriesburg in the Eastern Free State, is to create an opportunity for healing in families and for marriages on the brink of divorce to be saved. “The healing of a family starts […]
WATCH: ‘Conversations With My Son’ — Episode 2
Conversations With My Son is an inspiring and timely new video series that shows a father communicating with his son. It aims to encourage other fathers to do likewise for the sake of healthier relationships. Relationships play a vital role when it comes to living out one’s purpose. Watch, below, Episode […]