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Bible Corner | Navigating Controversial Doctrines

As long as we remain here on earth, we will always be divided on certain points, but at what point do we cut ties and go our separate ways? Is it ever necessary? In today’s talk, we’re going to address how to debate and discuss doctrinal differences in a mature,…

5 Dec 2024 18 min

Transformation | The Vision Series (Ep. 4)

This has been quite an eye opening and highly inspiring series in which we’ve talked about becoming, and doing, and we’re going to conclude with a lesson on having. Mpumi Mbonane joins us one last time.

4 Dec 2024 16 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The Lord’s Supper

Seventh-day Adventist Christians take part in the Lord’s Supper, or communion service, as a commemoration of Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. It’s a time to reflect upon what Jesus has done for us, and to respectfully express this gratitude as a church family.

4 Dec 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Navigating Controversial Doctrines

The fact that we have the Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit, should essentially simplify any confusion with regards to doctrine. However, because we have so many different interpretations and understandings of the Bible, we land on differing beliefs and doctrines. So what then is the point?

4 Dec 2024 12 min

Family | Managing Holiday-Related Trauma

It’s called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but not everyone finds the holiday season joyous, happy, or merry. In fact, for those who have suffered trauma, hardship, or loss, the holidays can feel triggering and unbearable. When triggered, many may turn to “quick fix” unhealthy coping mechanisms, and…

3 Dec 2024 22 min

VOP Lesson | Finding a Church

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” Ephesians 4:4-5

3 Dec 2024 12 min

Bible Corner | Navigating Controversial Doctrines

Today we want to focus on a few doctrinal issues that never fail to create controversy whenever they are brought up. We’re going to pack our egos and our need to be right safely away, and take a look at what the Bible says about some of these sticky subjects.

3 Dec 2024 18 min

Education | The Role of Peer Tutoring Programs

In the evolving landscape of education, the traditional roles of teachers and students are gradually transforming. Peer tutoring, a practice where students assist their classmates in learning, is gaining prominence for its many benefits, and this will be the subject of our conversation today.

2 Dec 2024 10 min

VOP Lesson | What’s Right With the Church?

We’ve often heard people say, “the church is not a display case of the righteous; it’s a hospital for sinners”. And yet some refuse to attend church because it is full of imperfect people. So what then is the benefit of being a part of a church?

2 Dec 2024 15 min

Bible Corner | Navigating Controversial Doctrines

This week, we’re going to be taking a look at some doctrinal issues that have become points of contention within our church, as well as in our relationships with unbelievers. We’ll look at the source of some of those doctrines and how they can be misconstrued, misinterpreted and misunderstood, and…

2 Dec 2024 17 min

Lifestyle | Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Continued)

As we learnt last week, IBS is one of several gastrointestinal diseases. Today we’re going to be talking about one of the preventative measures that we can take in order to avoid this and other similar diseases.

29 Nov 2024 18 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

Adventists perform the ordinance of baptism because of its biblical significance. Jesus was fully immersed in water and we follow His example. When you’re baptized in the Adventist church, it is a declaration that you are dying to your “old self.” This afternoon we conclude our conversation on the significance…

29 Nov 2024 18 min

Bible Corner | Coping with Loss and Grief

Throughout this week, we’ve talked about the difficult subject of loss and grief, and we’ve used the story of Job as an example of just how tough loss can be – many of our own struggles pale in comparison. But pain is pain, and loss is loss, and we are…

29 Nov 2024 23 min

Special Feature | United Against Gender-Based Violence

According to the UNFPA Zim, about 1 in 3 women aged 15-49 have experienced physical violence. 1 in 4 have experienced sexual violence since age 15. These, among several others, are devastating statistics that inform the need for awareness campaigns against gender based violence. Southern Africa Dialogue Trust (SOADI) founder…

28 Nov 2024 15 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

“John answered them all, saying, ‘I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I is coming, the strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16 In today’s lesson, we’re going to look at…

28 Nov 2024 11 min

Bible Corner | Coping with Loss and Grief

Yesterday, we talked about Job’s experience of grief and loss, and today we want to focus on God’s response to the understandable questions that Job had for why he was experiencing such pain. This is some of what God said to Job. “Where were you when I Iaid the foundations…

28 Nov 2024 13 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

Seventh-day Adventists believe and practice the biblical custom of baptism by immersion, in a similar way that Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist. This is a monumental experience in the life of every Christian, and this week, we will go through it’s symbolism and significance.

27 Nov 2024 19 min

Legato SA Interview

Acappella group Legato SA joins us for a chat following their recent big win at the SABC Crown Gospel Awards.

27 Nov 2024 17 min

Bible Corner | Coping with Loss and Grief

When we think of grief and loss, it’s difficult to find someone who experienced a more severe loss upon loss than Job. A man of upright morals and integrity, it is perplexing to most of us that God would allow – or perhaps more accurately, invite – that much calamity…

27 Nov 2024 20 min

Family | Relationships – The Conclusion

Over the last few weeks, we’ve been blessed by the conversations we’ve had relating to our own relationship dynamics and communication, helping us elevate to a level that will bring a piece of heaven into our homes. We conclude our series today with a recap of some of our main…

26 Nov 2024 20 min