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If you are African, you probably know somebody who worships, consults, or prays to their ancestors. In fact, chances are, you probably do that...

Years ago, traveling preachers would come to town, pitch a large tent, preach the gospel nightly for about a week, then move on. People would come...

A study of 1 Corinthians 12 The church members in Corinth asked Paul a number of questions, and Paul responded in the letter we know as 1...

Within one life time, we have moved from the space age, through the computer age, into the information age. YouTube presently uploads 24 hours...

I’m not sure about you, but I know I wouldn’t like to take on a lion. An unbelievably powerful body, huge retractable claws and teeth that you want...

I am looking forward to a very special family occasion in a few months’ time. My son, whom we all thought to be a confirmed bachelor, is getting...

Most Christian parents want nothing more than for their children to know Jesus Christ. For years I read several scriptural passages that informed my...

The year was 1945. Billy Graham and Charles Templeton were preaching at Christian rallies in Europe drawing huge crowds. The duo seemed unstoppable...

World Cup 2010 is over. But what a spectacular event it was! Never before has South Africa experienced such excitement as soccer mania swept through...

(A Study of 1 Timothy 1:3-11) The early church had doctrinal disagreements and behavioral problems. Paul asked Timothy to take care of several...

Has He Got Your Whole World In His Hands? What is the difference between a wise person and a foolish person? The wise man or woman seeks after...

The story goes that the devil was once crossing the Libyan desert when he came upon an area where some of his demons were tormenting a holy hermit....

The sound of breaking glass shattered the night air. It was immediately followed by terrified screams; “Gordon! Help me! Help me!” I darted out of...

Many years ago my late wife, Trixie, and I were having a conversation about unfaithfulness and extra-marital affairs.One of her remarks boiled down...

“The sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out” (John 10:3).When I see a flock of sheep I see...

Nineteen people died, fifty two injured – in one horrendous bus accident. In Syria 8000 were killed in civil uprising. Riots, murder, rape, deceit,...

When last have you looked up at the stars and taken in the beauty and wonder that they hold? As a city dweller I must admit that I don’t really see...

Brennan Manning begins his remarkable book on celebrating God’s unconditional love for his creation revealed to us in the redeeming work of Jesus...

I  have some good news and bad news. NASA has predicted that the Andromeda Galaxy, which is hurtling towards us at 250,000 miles an hour, will...

Our world is full of startling contrasts.For example, just before and during the Olympics, the news was  dominated by stories and by scenes of...

Many people live in the past, constantly lamenting what might have been. Instead of accepting what cannot be changed and moving on, they prefer to...

It’s the classic action movie. There are 10 seconds before the bomb explodes and kills thousands of people for a dozen city blocks, not to mention...

“Why do I need to belong to a church, anyway? Why shouldn’t I just believe in Jesus and try to live a good life? Church can be a real pain, you...

There are few if any scriptural passages that cause more debate and confusion than the creation account found in the first book of Genesis. Not only...

Sunday mornings. I awake early, long before the family stirs, the sunrise flickers, or the paper plops on the driveway. Let the rest of the world...

Recently I worked for a family of Chinese/Taiwanese origin. Though I was sitting in their presence while they talked to each other and could hear...

‘How can dad and mom say so many bad things to one another?  I love them both. I wish they would stop fighting.’ These may be the unspoken...

“He said to another man, ‘Follow me.’ But the man replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their...

McDonalds is one of the biggest fast food companies in the world. With 31 000 restaurants serving around 58 million people every day in 119...

Is it just me, or do you also tend to judge a book by its cover? Of course I’m not talking about real books, but about people, and their covers can...

It’s seldom that the regular news broadcasts on SABC television come up with something exciting, but they certainly did on 23rd May this year. The...

A Study of 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Paul sent Timothy to Ephesus to correct a few doctrinal problems in the church. He also sent Timothy a letter outlining...

God is so high you can’t get over Him; So wide you can’t get around Him; So low you can’t get under Him. Do you happen to remember this traditional...

You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1 I know when you sit down and when you rise up.Psalm 139:2 I am familiar with all...

A few years ago I shared some insights with some young children about those industrious little creatures - ants. We were visiting a farm, and keen...

Introduction: This article comprises a portion of an interview between J Michael Feazell, the now retired Vice President of Grace Communion...