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In the Churches Blog
The case against the prosperity gospel
September 30, 2013
A story is told of a dog that died. The owner loved his dog so dearly that he went to his pastor and said, “Pastor, my dog has died this morning. I have one request which, if you grant, I would be grateful forever. Please, could there be a service ...
There are men sent from God
September 16, 2013
It is natural that in life we have role models from the time we are very young. Often these are our parents or other people very close to us. This, however, is not confined to the domestic space. People also have role models in their teachers or in prominent public ...
Gospel music: Career or ministry?
August 24, 2013
The idea of gospel music being considered a career, profession or ministry is one interesting concept commonly associated with gospel musicians whose work is generally understood as that of preaching the word of God through song, music and dance. It is often difficult to understand what exactly constitutes a career, profession ...
Churches now worse than flea markets
August 24, 2013
Sights of a motley of people resplendent in the best from within their wardrobes and even borrowed outfits while clutching bibles, tambourines and stools are not new in the communities in which we live, especially on Sundays. Sounds of these same people singing songs of adoration either in unison or quartets ...
Healing the withered roots of our failed democracy
August 17, 2013
First we were stunned. Then some said, “We told you so!” Now people try to find out what caused the collapse. We are like doctors, who are basically without a clue why the patient died, but try to give a reason why it was inevitable and they were not to blame. But all this talking ...
Photoessay: A Methodist sanctuary for Zimbabwe’s refugees
August 8, 2013
About 1 million Zimbabweans now reside in South Africa, accounting for about 7% of the population. The Central Methodist Mission in downtown Johannesburg has offered shelter and job advice to thousands of Zimbabweans fleeing political violence. All photographs by Charlie Shoemaker for The Wall Street Journal. See related stories Welcoming the ... What ties Zimbabwe with Singapore.. apart from Mr President’s health issues
August 7, 2013
For most Zimbabweans, Singapore may evoke the only association — Mr Mugabe’s frequent visits there for — what some say are ever increasing — health check-ups. But there is a religious link between the Asian city-state and Zimbabwe — Sister Linda Sim, 58, a Catholic nun who earned a black belt ... Miracle healing: Is it real?
July 23, 2013
There are several diseases that medical science has classified as beyond cure. These include HIV and cancer as well as chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Many people afflicted by these ailments, having lost hope in medical science, have turned to God. Although the issue of faith healing ...
“Church leaders participating in politics have missed it”, says Christian alliance
July 21, 2013
The Church has been infiltrated by men of reckless political behaviour that causes discomfort and annoyance in others as politicians seek to prey on the seemingly gullible constituency. These shenanigans have swayed men of the cloth from their primary calling contrary to Biblical teachings. “Be as wise a serpents, but ...
Revisit your charter
July 13, 2013
Looking at the cross-section of the questions that I receive through this column, two requests stand out. Many people say they are failing to recognise their purpose. Others feel that they are pursuing dreams that are not producing results. Today I will address those that feel that they are harvesting ...
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