Maranatha Drive

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

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

Medical science is finally catching up to what the Bible revealed thousands of years ago: we are whole beings. What affects your mind instantly affects your body. Proverbs 17:22 reminds us that "a merry heart does good, like medicine."

12 Oct 18 min

Scripture in Motion | Pain, Suffering & Real Talk (The Scream of the Soul)

We often get told that faith means keeping it together, smiling through the storm, and offering up polite, neatly wrapped prayers. But the prophet Habakkuk shatters that mould. Today, we are talking about the raw, unfiltered permission we have to be brutally honest with God when life feels completely unfair.

12 Oct 23 min

Life Matters | Lifestyle: Keeping the Liver Happy and Healthy

Today, we are shining a spotlight on the ultimate silent workhorse of the human body: your liver.

9 Oct 25 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Second Coming of Christ

Knowing that history has a designated endpoint changes everything about how we live in the present. If Jesus is truly coming back soon, how ought we to live, work, and relate to our neighbours?

9 Oct 19 min

Scripture in Motion | Romans 8: No Condemnation (More Than Conquerors)

Remember that no matter what you face out there in the world, you are securely held in an unbreakable, unconditional love.

9 Oct 29 min

Life Matters | Legal: Stopping Spam and Scams

From relentless direct marketing SMSes to sophisticated phishing scams, our personal data feels like it’s constantly up for sale. But you are not powerless. Today, we are sharing some practical, actionable steps to reclaim your privacy and secure your phone.

8 Oct 19 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Second Coming of Christ

Yesterday, we established that Jesus is coming back personally and visibly. But how will it actually unfold? The Bible doesn’t leave us in the dark about the sheer magnitude of that day.

8 Oct 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Romans 8: No Condemnation (The Golden Chain of Purpose)

Today, we are unpacking what theologians call 'The Golden Chain of Redemption' —foreknown, predestined, called, justified, and glorified.

8 Oct 23 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: The Second Coming of Christ

Today, we open God’s Word to examine the solid biblical proof behind the blessed hope of Christ’s coming, asking how the early promise shapes our reality right now.

7 Oct 16 min

Scripture in Motion | Romans 8: No Condemnation (Finding Hope in Suffering)

It is easy to talk about 'no condemnation' and 'being God's child' when life is going beautifully. But what happens when grief tears your heart apart, or when financial ruin knocks at your door? In verse 18, Paul explicitly addresses our present sufferings.

7 Oct 25 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: We Share Christ By The Way We Give

True Christian maturity involves surrendering every aspect of our lives, including our finances, our resources, and our possessions. After all, where your treasure is, that is exactly where your heart will be found.

6 Oct 14 min

Scripture in Motion | Romans 8: No Condemnation (Living as Children and Heirs)

Today, we are discussing what it means to move from a slave mentality to a son or daughter mentality, and how understanding our position as co-heirs with Christ changes absolutely everything about how we pray, live, and face the future.

6 Oct 26 min

Life Matters | Feature: “Prophecies of Hope” Net Event

Sandton Seventh-day Adventist Church is partnering with SIDmedia yet again to broadcast a message of certainty in uncertain times. Join us as we reflect on last year's impact and get an exclusive preview of what is in store for this year.

30 Sep 18 min

Bible Corner | Fundamental Beliefs: Marriage & The Family

As the world redefines relational norms, anchoring our understanding of this sacred institution in God’s Word becomes essential.

30 Sep 18 min

Scripture in Motion | The Road To Damascus (The Unsung Hero)

Let’s look closely at what we do when God’s commands directly contradict our survival instincts.

30 Sep 16 min

Life Matters | Family: From “I Do” to “Still Do”

When you stand at the altar, it’s easy to say "I do." But the real magic happens in the years that follow—in the quiet choices, the shared storms, and the everyday moments where you look at each other and say, "We still do."

29 Sep 24 min

Bible Corner | VOP Lesson: We Share Christ By the Way We Look

Let’s be honest—we live in a culture that is utterly obsessed with image, fashion, and making a statement with our outward appearance. But as representatives of Christ, the Bible calls us to a completely different standard.

29 Sep 16 min