Maranatha Drive

Life Matters | Leadership: Navigating the Youth Advantage

More and more young professionals are finding themselves in positions of authority, leading teams of people who are older, more experienced, and have been in the game much longer. How do you command respect when you are the youngest person in the room?

21 Oct 20 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Death and Resurrection

This will be a powerful lesson on the rock-solid biblical truth that sets our hearts at rest, looking at what happens when a person closes their eyes in death, and why the Bible compares this experience to a peaceful, uninterrupted sleep.

21 Oct 16 min

Scripture in Motion | The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes (Comfort vs. Mourning & Persecution)

Our world is completely obsessed with the pursuit of comfort and the avoidance of discomfort at all costs. But Jesus looks at those who are weeping and those who are being cast out, and He calls them the truly fortunate ones.

21 Oct 23 min

Life Matters | Family: Spiritual Intimacy

For a lot of us, the idea of praying with our spouse or studying Scripture together sounds beautiful. But the reality? It can feel incredibly awkward.

20 Oct 17 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: The Secret of a Healthy Lifestyle (Rest)

In our fast-paced, high-stress world, we have grown accustomed to reaching for a quick fix—a pill to block the pain or hide the symptoms just so we can keep running on empty. But the truth is, there is simply no substitute for a good night’s sleep.

20 Oct 21 min

Scripture in Motion | The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes (Power vs. Meekness)

Today, we want to dismantle the myth that meekness is weakness, and explore the explosive, counter-cultural power of a life yielded entirely to God.

20 Oct 21 min

Life Matters | Education: Identifying Year-End Burnout in Learners & Educators

The initial excitement of the school year has faded, the workload is piling up, and for many teachers and students, the battery is flashing red. So, how do we spot the warning signs before hitting a wall?

19 Oct 18 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: The Secret of a Healthy Lifestyle (Sunlight)

Today, we are diving into how sunlight acts as God's natural medicine—from killing germs and elevating your mood, to aiding digestion and reducing stress.

19 Oct 17 min

Scripture in Motion | The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes (Self-Sufficiency vs. Poverty of Spirit)

Today, we are opening the pages of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus delivers a message that completely shatters our modern metrics of success.

19 Oct 17 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Is Dairy the Best Answer for Bone Health?

For generations, we’ve been told that drinking cow’s milk is the gold standard for building strong bones and pristine teeth. But with the massive rise of almond, oat, and soy alternatives, many of us are swapping out the dairy cart altogether.

16 Oct 19 min

Scripture in Motion | Pain, Suffering & Real Talk (The Resilience of Real Faith)

True spiritual resilience isn’t born from ignoring the darkness; it is forged by wrestling through it. When we are brave enough to tell God the absolute truth about our pain, something miraculous happens to our faith.

16 Oct 25 min

Life Matters | Legal: Social Media at Work

What are the legal boundaries when posting about your employer? When does an after-hours rant cross the line into a dismissable offence? And how does South African labour law protect both workers and businesses when an online post goes viral for all the wrong reasons?

15 Oct 27 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary

Today, we step deeper into the routine and the climax of the sanctuary service. Let us explore the dynamic between Christ’s daily intercession and His final work of judgment.

15 Oct 14 min

Scripture in Motion | Pain, Suffering & Real Talk (Standing the Watch)

We’ve screamed, we’ve stripped away the fake smiles, and we’ve faced the reality of answers that shock us. Now comes the hardest part of the journey: the waiting. Today, we are talking about the agonizing space between the question and the resolution.

15 Oct 24 min

Life Matters | Leadership: Putting “We” Before “Me”

Today, we are diving into how the best leaders are checking their egos at the door, stepping out of the spotlight, and unlocking true collective empowerment to drive shared success.

14 Oct 19 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Christ’s Ministry in the Heavenly Sanctuary

Why did God command Moses to build a wilderness tabernacle? For new believers, the sanctuary reveals how deeply God desires to dwell with His people. For long-time believers, it is a chance to look past the rituals and see the grand architecture of redemption.

14 Oct 14 min

Scripture in Motion | Pain, Suffering & Real Talk (When God's Answer Makes It Worse)

Today, we are talking about the vertigo of faith: handling the moments when God’s sovereignty looks like cruelty, and how to survive when the divine blueprint makes absolutely no sense to us.

14 Oct 25 min

Life Matters | Family: Honour and Boundaries

How do we show deep respect, love, and gratitude for the families who raised us, while fiercely protecting the peace, privacy, and unity of the new family we are building?

13 Oct 24 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: Pure Air

Think about it—from the very moment God breathed the breath of life into Adam, air has been our most immediate physical need. Yet, how often do we really think about the quality of what we are breathing?

13 Oct 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Pain, Suffering & Real Talk (The Trap of Toxic Positivity)

Today, we are breaking down why pretending to be okay is actually a form of disbelief, and how embracing our reality—no matter how dark—is the only way to find authentic healing.

13 Oct 29 min