A friend of mine sent me a meme saying: “Being taught to avoid talking about politics and religion, has led to a lack of understanding of politics and religion. What we should have been taught, was how to have a civil conversation about a difficult topic.” We often avoid difficult topics in the hope that […]
Read morePornography has a huge impact. Let me show what a victim’s heart looks like: I love my husband deeply and I believe he loves me just as much, but he is addicted to pornography. Recently, I saw on his phone again that he had looked at a website with nude photos and photos of other […]
Read moreIt’s interesting to watch the trends here at the Crossroads.com ministry. When a piece of writing goes out to encourage people and to help them through hardship, it’s forwarded all over the place. As a result, many new people join on the various platforms. But when the message is a slap on the wrist with […]
Read moreI used love watching programmes in which old cars were made new again. You could hardly recognise the old car coming out of the garage. From an old, rusted piece of tin to a shiny, new vehicle. They strip nearly everything from the old jalopy that comes in. It’s mostly the framework that remains and […]
Read moreStories about new-born babies being thrown away in a refuse bin or a drain are every-day occurrences. Fortunately, most of these babies can be saved. I wonder what goes through a mother’s heart when she gets rid of her own flesh and blood in such a way. On the news I hear about a woman […]
Read moreI have a friend in Johannesburg. He often writes to me. He told me how sad he was when his sister died. He was especially sad that they had never made peace with one another. He said (not meant for sensitive readers): About four months ago her one son said to me that if his […]
Read moreI wonder, do you sometimes feel that you are unable to correct others? I sometimes feel that I’m too sinful or simply lack the ability and energy to work in the Kingdom of God. Yes, I know all of us are called to make a difference in the world, but often it feels to me […]
Read moreAnnatjie responded as follows on a Crossroads message: It is really wonderful to share love like this. I’ve been working at a day-care in Australia for five years now. I wear a cross around my neck to remind me of the Lord’s love all the time. And that is why I can treat every little […]
Read moreI had the privilege of visiting a number of different countries in a short space of time. The Netherlands, France and Australia, and also closer to home here in Africa: Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. I even walked a few metres into Zambia. It is noticeable that the people of every country possess something unique. The […]
Read moreGod is a doing God. God is a God who keeps his Word. If He decides to do something, He doesn’t throw in the towel at the halfway mark. When He realises how huge the act is and how much it will demand of Him, He doesn’t reconsider and go against his Word. Jesus is […]
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