“Mazel tov! Good luck,” the wedding guests shout after the groom has ceremonially crushed a glass with his right foot. The celebration can begin. Today is a day to be happy. Thoughts on the International Day of Happiness.

Even though things did look good for a year or two, funds are becoming increasingly scarce for non-profit organisations. For this reason, NAK-karitativ favours a specific type of donation.

First comes Mardi Gras—the Tuesday preceding Lent (also known as Shrove Tuesday)—then Ash Wednesday, and then Lent: a period that stretches all the way to Easter on the calendar. It is not about food deprivation per se, but primarily about introspection, a deeper look into one’s own heart.

It is easy to make online friends on social media—or whatever you call them. But this poses risks. Frank words on Safer Internet Day 2025, which will be celebrated tomorrow, 11 February.

Today is a secular day of observance, and yet its name evokes a religious dimension. Here is why we need dialogue and fraternity more than ever before and how this can be achieved.

Sunday School, Religious Instruction, youth seminars, courses for those interested in music and for ministers. All of this is part of everyday life in our congregations. But the Church has much more to offer. Here are some thoughts on the International Day of Education being observed today, 24 January.

When cultures clash. Do Africans have to become more European or Europeans more African? Do those who are more conservative have to become more progressive? Or the other way around? Answers can be found in a recently published doctrinal essay. 

If the whole family suffers, then the whole family also needs healing. The sixth and final video on the topic of addiction from the aid organisation of the New Apostolic Church Southern Africa outlines important steps on this long journey.

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery on 2 December commemorates the millions of victims of slavery. A recent visit to the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana shows that freedom remains a mission: yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Addiction affects not only the addict, but the entire family. Loved ones react with different behavioural patterns in order to cope with the pain – part five of the video series.

‌Family and friends have recognised the warning signals and now want to assist. ‌And those trying to help can do a lot wrong. The fourth part of our video series offers some guiding principles.

When people think about more than just themselves, a lot of good things can happen. Many things can serve a good cause, such as running and singing and repairing shoes. Here is a look at some recent projects.

Poverty is particularly painful in the cold season. Those who can, make themselves comfortable at home. For those who do not have a home, a warm meal and some friendly conversation can be a ray of hope, for example in a church-cum-soup-kitchen.

Addicts often try to hide their addiction. They are secretive, they deny things, and they change the subject. But there are clear warning signs: physical, emotional, and behavioural. Part three of the video series promotes awareness.

Active charity is work—at least more work than writing out a cheque for a charitable cause. ‌After all, we must meet the demands of everyday life. But with the right motivation, it can become something we do automatically. Here are some thoughts on the International Day of Charity.