She’s one of South Africa’s most beloved gospel voices – a powerhouse of praise with a heart deeply rooted in God. Ntokozo Mbambo is no stranger to the stage, but behind the microphone stands a woman passionately devoted to her faith, her family, and her calling. From her early days with Joyous Celebration to now leading worship, mentoring, and mothering three daughters, Ntokozo’s journey is marked by grace, growth, and a deepening intimacy with Christ.

In this heartfelt interview, Ntokozo opens up about the joys of new motherhood, her unwavering love for the Word, her dreams for the next generation of girls, and the exciting season ahead as she prepares to turn 40. With wisdom, humour, and a refreshing authenticity, she reminds us that gospel music is more than a sound – it’s a ministry, a mission, and a message of love…

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In this new series, we seek to answer all your questions about prayer. Does God hear our prayers? What hinders prayers? Are there conditions? Is persistent or repetitive prayer Biblical? How should we deal with unanswered prayers? And so many more…

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It may surprise some Christians, but angels appear all over the Bible. In fact, 34 of the 66 Biblical books make mention of angels. The English word “angel” comes from the Greek for messenger, angelos, but that isn’t the only Biblical word to signify these beings. Nor does that word necessarily mean an angelic being. It could simply mean a human messenger, too.

However, nearly 300 times in the Bible, malak (Hebrew) and angelos (Greek) mean a heavenly messenger charged by God with a commission…

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Many believers assume the flood in Genesis 6-8 covered the entire globe, but a closer look at the original Hebrew text – and the words used for “earth” and “world” – may suggest otherwise. In this thought-provoking article, a scientist and committed Christian explores the Biblical and scientific evidence and explains why he believes the flood was a real, historical event – but likely local rather than global…

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