Glorious Morning

Daily Focus | Religion and Salvation

Understanding the religious and theological contexts within which salvation is discussed is essential to appreciating its significance in our belief system.

20 Oct 2023 16 min

Christianity 101 | The Extra Mile

Charity work is seen as an essential expression of Christian faith, reflecting the commandment to love one's neighbour and care for those in need.

18 Oct 2023 20 min

Fundamental Belief 1 | An Introduction: The Fundamentals of the Fundamentals

Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs constitute the church’s understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture. As we prepare to go through the 28 Fundamental Beliefs, let's look at the philosophy…

18 Oct 2023 17 min

Daily Focus | Extremists in Religion

These questions provide a starting point for discussions about the complex and multifaceted issue of religious extremism.

18 Oct 2023 20 min

Christianity 101 | Bring Your Offerings

The concept of offerings in the Bible reflects a profound spiritual and theological dimension. Unpack with us.

17 Oct 2023 18 min

Fundamental Belief 1 |An Introduction: The Doctrines

Christ accused the Pharisees of 'Teaching for doctrines the precepts of men' (Mark 7:7). What is weighty concept then, the doctrine, that Jesus expects Christians to regard in high esteem? That is our lesson today, led out by Pr Raboloko

17 Oct 2023 21 min

Christianity 101 | Return to God

Tithing can be a topic of debate and controversy within and outside religious circles. Let us discuss this Christian concept.

16 Oct 2023 21 min

Fundamental Belief 1 |An Introduction: Creeds

The founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church exhibited a strongly critical attitude toward creeds, affirming the Bible alone as their creed. Let's take a closer look at the thinking behind this position with Pr Lobang Raboloko

16 Oct 2023 20 min

Daily Focus | Defining Religion

Religion is a multifaceted and deeply ingrained aspect of human culture and society, encompassing diverse belief systems, practices, and worldviews.

16 Oct 2023 21 min

The Wine of the Lord's Supper Part 2

In a conversation that asks pertinent questions and requires additional talking points in a complex and evolving world; the conversation starter seeks to enable honest, but Biblical responses to the idea of what 'wine' in the Bible means

15 Oct 2023 33 min

What it's like being a Pastor's Kid

Opening up the conversation about what growing up as a pastor's kid is like, comparing the expectations and experiences with those who are not in the bracket of the 'higher clergy' are pk's rebellious or no.

15 Oct 2023 42 min

The Evil of Trauma

Trauma Counsellor Thuli Kakaza gets real in tackling issues of trauma, particularly with regards to addressing issues of betrayal. Each individual seeking an emotional safety net oughts to yake active steps of understanding the complexity of shared norms and values', create boundaries and learn how to hold yourself to a…

14 Oct 2023 50 min

Pastor's Profile | Get to Know Your Local Pastor

In this segment we take a moment to celebrate the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving in God's vineyard. We consider their history before and after the ministerial calling, as well as reflect at how the service has been for them. Today the spotlight is on…

13 Oct 2023 15 min

VOP Discover | L7 When Jesus Comes For You: The Promise Fulfilled

Waiting can be torturous, especially if it's waiting for justice, for redemption, for rescue. It can feel like it's taking forever. In fact, they say justice delayed might as well be justice denied. Scripture has a couple of stories showing how many servants 'fainted' and 'grew weary' as they waited…

13 Oct 2023 13 min

Daily Focus | The 3 Angels Messages: Reflections

The three angels’ messages prepare God’s people to make it through the challenges of the last days. They warn us of a crisis between true worship and false worship that will take place right before Jesus returns. And it’s a choice we’ll all have to make—who will we be loyal to? Br…

13 Oct 2023 20 min

Daily Focus | The 3 Angels Messages: The Third Angel

Consequences are inevitable, and what makes it worse is that whilst you can choose the action, you cannot choose the consequences of those choices. Such is the message in today's study, choose, but be aware of the consequences, therefore choose well. We take a look at the Third Angels message…

12 Oct 2023 26 min

Health Talk | Sexual Health Conversations

It is sexual health week, and we are going to talk about it. It is often a taboo topic in our spaces, but we cannot ignore this natural aspect of humanity.

12 Oct 2023 11 min

Christianity 101 | Managing Home Finances: Financial Literacy

More important than do's and dont's when it comes to money, is the ability to understand how it works. Sadly this is not a skill taught in the formal classroom. So it's imperative families make time to equip their members to be literature about money. Imparting this wisdom to us…

11 Oct 2023 19 min

Fundamental Beliefs | The New Earth: Why a New Earth

God created our world to have everything we need to sustain us. Then He planted a special garden He called Eden, or “delight,” because He wanted us to enjoy living in the perfect world that He created. This context is important in understanding the 'New' in New Earth. Pr Lubula takes us…

11 Oct 2023 16 min

Daily Focus | The 3 Angels Messages: The Second Angel

The second angel’s message is a warning to the world about the false teachings of Babylon, which is described, apparently, as a woman giving people intoxicating wine. Quite cryptic, right. Let's go through what this message is all about with Br Nda Nxumalo

11 Oct 2023 22 min