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Yesu, ndiyakholwa ukuba wandifela emnqamlezweni. Apho walinyazwa ngenxa yeziphoso zam, Walinyazwa ngenxa yobubi bam, ubetho loxolelo lwam lube phezu kwakho. Ndifana nemvu elahlekileyo, ndiye ndalahleka, kodwa ndiyakholwa ukuba uThixo walibeka phezu k

In Sigmund Freud’s book, Totem and Taboo, he said that in his practice as a psychiatrist he had observed that most psychological disorders are caused by guilt. Guilt, Freud said, is caused by thoughts of God. Freud’s answer to this dilemma was simply

I would like to congratulate Desiree Mansfield on her wonderful and insightful article in JOY’s Feb/Mar issue, “Are We Cursed Because Of Our Government’s Decision On Israel?” This is an article nearer the truth than most people will realise and sadly

Yes, it’s me again, Midgey! I would like to tell you about my very best (four-legged) friend, Jack. I first met him when I was a teenager and we just hit it off! He was older and wiser, and taught me all the boy dog stuff, like marking my territory a

Jesus, I believe that You died on the Cross for me. There You were wounded for my transgressions, You were bruised for my iniquities; and the punishment for my peace was upon You. I have been like a lost sheep, I have turned to my own way, but I beli

The dictionary defines a religion as “the service and worship of God or the supernatural.” So, Christianity is obviously a religion. But what makes it different to any other religion? If the only thing separating it from other religions is a set of u

Matthew was the former tax-collector turned evangelist. He suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia and was killed by a halberd (combined spear and battleaxe). Simon the Zealot’s death is shrouded in uncertainty, yet early accounts record that he was either

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There are currently only two theories for the existence of the world and life:. Firstly, there is the conservative view that the world and the whole universe were created by one God. Intelligent people don’t ask: Who created this God? The simple answ

Apprehension, anxiety, and alarm – these are common responses to COVID-19. This new strain of the coronavirus is a global pandemic, and it is the underlying cause of much global uncertainty and disruption – even fear. Many people around the world hav

It’s true that the coronavirus has caused massive upheaval around the world. Whole countries are being quarantined (as South Africa recently was). Massive sports events were cancelled. Schools were closed. The stock markets collapsed. But this is a m

You cannot water a garden with an empty watering can. You can’t expect fruit to produce and flowers to bloom if you don’t spend time nurturing them. Similarly, you can’t expect godly fruit to be evident in your life unless you fill up your spirit wit

As a former gym junkie, I am reminded of the ‘101’ of building a great physique – the first rule is to burn more calories than you consume. The second rule is to ensure that the fuel (food) that you feed your body is healthy, so that you can see grow

An amazing thing about the Christian faith is that it is rooted in the historical reality of a Man who lived, was crucified, and resurrected from the dead three days later. The Apostle Paul therefore insists in 1 Corinthians 15 that were the resurrec

Mothers’ Day has been celebrated all over the world for centuries. It has been recorded that the sales of Mothers’ Day cards each year outnumber those of Fathers’ Day cards by tens of thousands. Intrinsically nurturing comes from our mothers. A mom p

Drugs, gangsters, robberies – these are just a few of the many challenges that 20-year-old Rafeeq Hamza grew up with in the community of Capricorn in the Western Cape. Rafeeq was brought up in a diverse family – his mother a devout Christian, and his

You’ve heard his name, you recognise his face – but you might not know his heart. Michael Mol is not a new face in the South African landscape, he is well-known and well-loved for his appearances on Top Billing, Expresso, Mr South Africa, and Hello D

What on earth is a Reformational church? The Reformational church is God’s agent of constant change from glory to glory, conforming to the image of His Son. That’s why we are straightening and aligning the church to what Jesus intended in the first p

To be subject to the wiles of the enemy means to be deceived. The Hebrew word for wiles is nekel. It basically refers to five things that often happen to us. As we have discussed in previous articles, the first wile is treachery. The second wile is c

All around the world, Christians are turning to Christ amidst a time of worldwide panic. We know that Jesus is our healer and our protector. Questions arise over the topic of travelling, especially going on pilgrimages and tours to Israel / Turkey to

Jesus is in the business of changing lives. The moment someone decides to follow Him is not only the end of their old life, but the beginning of a whole new life. And when someone really experiences that miracle regeneration, they can’t help but tell

Needless to say, the technical aspect of media is quite vast, but by God’s grace TWR Africa is blessed with skilled and dedicated workers that keep our ministry relevant, applying new and advancing technology as it becomes available. TWR’s internati

Church Unusual lifts the paradigms of pastors and Christian leaders to see the church beyond its natural element and environment. It is the avenue and vehicle for the Kingdom of God manifesting here on earth as it is in heaven. When this happens, God

There is often a stigma when it comes to marriage counselling. Many see counselling as something that is only applicable for couples whose relationships are strained. Love After Marriage workshops are different. Gary and Hilary Palser – the facilitat

Many couples would put a lot of time into planning their wedding to make sure that they have the best and most unique public display of a fairy tale romance as possible. They will do whatever it takes and end up spending thousands of Rands on their w

Wycliffe Associates, an international organisation that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, aims to launch Bible translations for 600 new language groups in places of oppr

On Tuesday 18 February, 2020 at around 10am I received a call requesting me to fly to Durban and meet with King Zwelithini to share with him the damaging effects of CSE (Comprehensive Sex Education) and our new programme, FSE (Family Sex education),

In many circles, prophets have become known for their celebrity status, which is so far removed from the example of Jesus in scripture. For the church, the individual, and the nation to gain the full benefit of the function of the prophet, it is nece

There are so many Christians in the marketplace who remain hidden or silent, despite so much teaching available from the church, internet, TV, and other media. Why are these believers and their faith so hidden? Here are a few pointers to assist you i