South Africa’s Sovereignty: Rage or Repentance?

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Paul Schlehlein

–– Jonathan Klimek

The audio version of this article is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

As South Africans, we have heard members of the South African government assert that our nation “will not be bullied” and must safeguard its sovereignty, national interests, and constitutional democracy. In his 2023 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ramaphosa rallied the nation to unite against external pressures [1]. These are stirring words, but do they align with God’s design for righteous governance? South Africa stands at a pivotal period in history: Will we cling to alliances and policies that defy Divine justice, or will we repent and pursue the grace and peace God promises to those who honour Him? Scripture offers both a warning and a way forward—if we have the courage to listen.

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The Breakdown of the Family in Africa: A Christian Perspective on Migration, Marriage, and Parenting

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Paul Schlehlein

–– Jonathan Klimek

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The African continent is grappling with a significant challenge: the breakdown of the family unit. Economic necessity is a key driver of this issue, which compels many individuals to leave their home countries in search of work, particularly in South Africa, now a major destination for migrant workers. Although the financial support sent back home offers some relief, the long-term absence of parents and spouses creates deep and lasting fractures within families. This article explores the roots of this crisis, its devastating consequences, and how the Bible can inform our response.

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Sanctified Ubuntu: Loving One Another

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Paul Schlehlein

–– Jonathan Klimek

The audio version of this article is available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

In our world, where individualism often overshadows community, the African philosophy of Ubuntu offers profound wisdom. Rooted in the Nguni Bantu languages, Ubuntu translates to “I am because we are,” capturing the essence of interconnectedness and shared humanity.

Ubuntu teaches us that our humanity is intertwined with that of others. It calls us to a depth of care and concern for one another that goes beyond surface-level interactions. Paul echoes this sentiment in Romans 12:15–16, where he calls us to empathy, unity, and humility that demand not just mere presence but full emotional, spiritual, and sacrificial involvement in each other’s lives.

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A Guide to Government and Godliness

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Paul Schlehlein

–– Jonathan Klimek

Audio version of this article available here: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

A Guide to Government and Godliness

This year in South Africa the National Elections will take place on the 29th of May. You may ask: “How does God view elections? Should we vote? Which party do we choose—the “lesser of many evils”?

It is important that we as Christians consider our role within the political sphere of our Country. Our faith is not confined to the pews of our church; rather, it should infiltrate every facet of our lives, including our engagement with our Country and its politics.

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