We are simply and solemnly asking, “If the world is to be evangelised, if men and women of all nations are to be brought into the Kingdom of God, what kind of sacrifice will be needed? What is the price to be paid? What will it cost us?”

There is no other place to begin our quest than at the Cross of Christ, where by His sacrifice He became the Redeemer of the world. Sacrifice was the outstanding principle of Christ’s fruitful life. Fruitfulness in evangelism will be ours in proportion to the degree the Cross of Christ is operative in us. Christ taught this and lived it…

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In times of turmoil and confusion, many are searching for peace of mind. Not only has Covid-19 really shaken up our lives, but our country is going through a tumultuous season, with the restoration of peace and a sense of security high on the agenda.

The Hebrew word for peace, Shalom, refers to a state of wholeness and inner tranquillity as a result of being in harmony with God, ourselves, and others. As believers, this is the avenue through which our Saviour, Jesus Christ reigns. Isaiah prophesied that He would be called our ‘Prince of Peace’ (Isa 9:6), but what does that actually mean in a practical sense for you and me today?

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The 2020 Summer Olympics, which took place in Tokyo between 23 July – 8 August 2021, was an unprecedented experience for athletes from around the world. With no crowds and no celebratory events, the Olympians strived to outperform each other and bring home medals for their countries. 

Two such ladies achieved this feat for South Africa, bringing glory and honour not only to our beautiful nation, but also to their heavenly Father.

Tatjana Schoenmaker is a 24-year-old swimming dynamo, based in Pretoria. Not only is Tatjana a record-smashing Olympian athlete, but she is also a firm believer and follower of Christ. Tatjana swims with two caps on her head, one representing South African colours, and one underneath that is imprinted with the words, “Soli Deo Gloria” – Glory to God alone.

Bianca Buitendag is another phenomenal South African athlete. After winning the medal, Bianca shared a tribute, “Though I like to believe that I’m tough and independent, I want to acknowledge my Heavenly Father who has held my hand tightly through all these years, through the dark and scary.” said Bianca, who experienced devastation when she lost her father a few years ago…

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As a nation we have cried, mourned, prayed, and fasted because of recent events in South Africa and the prolonged Covid-19 lockdown period. It is now time to arise and prepare to rebuild. God is looking for and bringing together Nehemiahs in this season who are ready to be used by Him to rebuild nations. Ungodly altars have been shaken from the roots in many nations and it is now time to rebuild according to God’s Kingdom patterns and blueprints.

In the Bible, Nehemiah was so burdened after seeing the ruins of the walls of Jerusalem that he was moved to pray and fast. God is looking for those with burdens for their nations and those who carry a passion to see their nations rebuilt in line with God’s Kingdom and redemptive plans. The Nehemiahs are sons (or daughters) of God who know how to steward their Father’s estate. They are a generation of sons who pursue the agenda of the Kingdom and not personal agendas…

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