I feel bad for those who have become so consumed with the errands of the day that they have not taken the time to lift their heads and count the white threads in God’s own tapestry. They sit like jewels in a black velvet box.
Christian Living / Nthabiseng Maphisa / Sin in our Lives
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published December 14, 2017 · Last modified December 4, 2017
And just as I am tempted to bite into a burger combo, I am in the same way tempted to sink my teeth into the daily dish of parish affairs. That’s right, people, ain’t no gossip like church gossip.
Death / God & Salvation / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published November 18, 2017 · Last modified November 15, 2017
The opening words of the sonnet “Death Be Not Proud” by the 17th-century British poet and cleric John Donne have resonated with me over the past couple of weeks.
Christian Living / Marriage / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published October 21, 2017 · Last modified November 14, 2017
I am absolutely convinced that TV producers and writers gather in secret limestone towers in the shadows of the night with the wind howling and rattling the windows. Together they concoct potions and spells that awaken every woman’s desire for beauty and love.
Love / Nthabiseng Maphisa / Youth
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published September 20, 2017 · Last modified September 19, 2017
Every woman knows all too well the stirrings within her that come from being attracted to someone and hoping to be noticed by them. I have not escaped such a treachery and soon found myself in love’s quarters.
Christian Living / Nthabiseng Maphisa / Society
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published August 22, 2017 · Last modified August 21, 2017
The battle of the sexes seems to have taken on more sinister overtones. There are some women who see men as the source and root of all evil, and there are men who see women as nothing more than temptresses, seductresses, models for lads’ magazines and child bearers.
Christian Living / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published July 29, 2017 · Last modified September 20, 2017
Nthabiseng Maphisa examines the impact of the way we dress. As Christians our goal is always to allow Christ to shine through us – in the way we act, treat others and yes, in how we dress
Christian Living / Love / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published July 3, 2017 · Last modified September 20, 2017
There have been many songs written about love. Many musicians have tried to define it, many filmmakers have attempted to depict it, and the rest of us have tried to find it.
Christian Living / Nthabiseng Maphisa
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published June 3, 2017 · Last modified November 14, 2017
By Nthabiseng Maphisa – I have lost count of the number of romantic comedies that I have watched. I have spent many Saturday nights curled up on the couch, eyes as wide as saucers ...
Christian Living / Nthabiseng Maphisa / Youth
by Nthabiseng Maphisa · Published May 3, 2017 · Last modified November 14, 2017
Nthabiseng Maphisa – For us Catholics, the word “virgin” is used to describe or salute Our Lady. But ask any twentysomething if they are a virgin and you may receive an awkward and embarrassed, “Um,...
