The list in the previous piece on integrity keeps running through my mind and I have to go back and read it again: They are honest. They are sincere. They have appreciation for people. They have respect for other people’s time. They do not abuse people. They deal with conflict in a civilised manner. They […]
Read moreThe second part of verse 7 tells us about another characteristic that we as Christians should show in our lives: 7And here you yourself must be an example to them of good deeds of every kind. Let everything you do reflect your love of the truth and the fact that you are in dead earnest […]
Read moreI don’t like reading much, but for some reason I found Foeta Krige’s book quite interesting. So much so, that waiting at the airport for the flight for our week-long tour to Namibia, I decided to buy myself a copy of SABC 8. Wow, I was left gasping by the stories he tells. And yes, […]
Read moreIt’s dry. Very dry. People are suffering. Animals are suffering. Farmers are jumping through hoops and there are no answers to all the questions. So, they pray. We often receive prayer requests like this one from Piet: Please pray for advice and guidance. I want to sell a number of animals and keep a core […]
Read moreI received an email from a church person that left me speechless. Initially. He said I was arrogant in forcing crossroads into his lounge and that he had never asked for it. I was upset, but when I saw their ministry’s motto was something like, “we care and make a difference”, I lost it. By […]
Read morePeople look at one another. You quickly form an opinion of people by watching how they behave and what they say. Right or wrong, you get a picture of other people even without them saying a word. Let’s take the big sports fans. If you know a bit about soccer, you’ll know it’s the Man […]
Read moreI’m putting myself out there now and may get a beating, but read till the end. Maybe we can meet one another halfway. The man is head of the family and wives must be 5… obedient to their husbands (Living Bible). Many people don’t like this. I don’t like it either and I suspect it’s […]
Read moreI was wandering around the Nampo Expo. I was speechless. I was so impressed by the huge tractors and all the things that man can manufacture. I’m mad about processes and saw machinery making Ghost pops from a handful of powder until the product, neatly packaged, pops into your hand. I looked at the beautiful […]
Read moreA few days ago, I wrote: “And even more than that. God established marriage to bring children into the world. It is the safe harbour to which children and spouses return again and again, where they can be themselves, are protected, and, yes, are loved.” 5… the younger women will know how to love their […]
Read moreTitus must ask the older women to help the younger members of the congregation how to be wise, but also virtuous (verse 5). Virtuous is an unfamiliar rather old-fashioned word, but I suspect The Message translation got it right: 5By looking at them, the younger women will know how to love their husbands and children, […]
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