Building a nation: Christians and racism
Being in a mixed race relationship is one of the biggest adventures I have ever embarked on. To be honest, I don't know if...
My Gran was so great
My Gran was a crazy old lady. I sometimes think all old ladies are a little crazy, it’s the passing of time that makes...
Judgemental Much??
How judgemental are you? Take the quiz and find out (and be honest!)
1. Your friend has re-decorated their house by painting their walls mustard...
Is Jesus into that justice stuff?
It is exactly fifty days to go til the first ever Justice Conference in South Africa. This is a significant occasion.
One of the biggest...
6 Bad Habits Christians Should Drop
Christians are known for doing some good things: helping the poor, feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, uplifting the downtrodden, fighting for justice...
When you’re facing a fight
You probably are very familiar with the fact that in life, we are often facing a fight. I recently faced a really difficult situation....
Shame Exposed
There is one South Africanism that has distinctly marked our country linguistically: the use of the word "Shame". Used to express sympathy for the...
What’s the big deal about church?
"I love Jesus but I don't go to church." As my friend spoke these words to me over coffee, I struggled to believe what...
Valuing diversity
Value is such a contentious issue in our world today. Everything has a price - everyone is measuring worth. Whether it is likes on...
Love God, but Grow a Brain.
I remember the time on Baptist Summer camp that two young and "very much in love" young people (she was a camper, he was...