
When Greek Myths became Christianity
Greek mythology is often viewed as a realm of fantasy, as suggested by the term “myth.” Despite this perception, many religions have incorporated elements from these ancient stories, and some traditions have even persisted into the modern world. Many myths

The mother of Europe: The Canaanites
In this post, we will focus on one Canaanite group: the Europeans known as Phoenicians and Punic peoples who occupied North Africa at some point, particularly ancient Carthage. The Europeans, named after Europa, who is revered as their mother and

The roots of Marian devotion
In this article, I would like to examine the origins and theological emergence of Marian Devotion in Christianity, and the broader cultural parallels with older “mother and child” figures in the ancient Mediterranean world. Devotion to Mary appears to originate

The End-Time Call to Come Out of Babylon: Historical, Spiritual, and Religious Foundations
The Book of Revelation issues a direct and urgent command: “Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins and lest you receive of her plagues.” (Revelation 18:4) This call requires a critical truth: people cannot come out of

Realistic Goal Setting and Planning for 2026
By: Anita Senekal I’ve been there, you know, the start of a new year, filled with hope and excitement, only to watch my own high expectations slip through my fingers. The promises I made to myself felt perfect on paper,

From victim to victor
Once trapped in the brutal realities of human trafficking and prostitution, Abigail Smith has emerged not as a statistic, but as a resolute voice for women whose suffering too often remains unseen and unheard. A survivor of human trafficking and prostitution,

Empowered beyond the Ball
Heavenly Haven Retreat is an organisation deeply attuned to the financial challenges many parents face when funding matric farewell celebrations. In response, it launched the Cinderella Story Campaign in 2023 a heartfelt initiative designed to ensure that one underprivileged young

Jebus: The original Jesus from Africa
The historical roots of Jesus can be linked to the Ijebu people, referred to as the Jebusites in Genesis 10:16, a Canaanite tribe that has evolved into what is now known as the Igbo or Yoruba in Nigeria. This connection

Food and the fight against cancer
When a person is diagnosed with cancer, life changes in an instant. Decisions, treatments, appointments and emotions all collide at once. But there is one area where patients still have agency every single day, their plate. While food cannot cure

Honouring the legacy of Junior King
The social media community is mourning the loss of talented rapper and dancer Junior King, born Dugulth Darian Denver Ferreira, who tragically passed away at the age of 29. He lost his life in a devastating head-on collision on Thursday,
