1 Samuel 18:3-4 And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself. Jonathan took off the robe he was wearing and gave it to David, along with his tunic, and even his sword, his bow and his belt. After defeating Goliath, David was suddenly on the national stage. Everyone was amazed […]
Read moreRight at the end of his letter to the people of Colossae Paul gives us a glimpse of his support network. Paul conveys the greetings of his friends: Aristarchus, Mark, Jesus (also called Justus), Epaphras, Luke, Demas and naturally Tychicus and Onesimus who we got to know in the previous two devotions. Once again, I […]
Read moreWhen Paul encourages us to help our friends who have lost their way, he makes a good suggestion: 16… And sing, sing your hearts out to God! And, if like us, he had the Old and the New Testament bound as one book, he would probably have written as follows: Use the Word of God, […]
Read moreI am privileged to lead the annual harvest prayer meeting with the Helderberg farmers, just this side of Somerset West. I’m quite familiar with the area since I’ve worked on a wine farm for a few years. I enjoy spending time with fellow farmers retelling all the old stories stored in a deep filing cabinet. […]
Read moreSometimes, when life is rough, my wife and I agree to have a quiet weekend. No braais with friends, just chilling at home. But before we know it, friends come visiting Friday evening. Saturday evening we’re invited to a braai, and Sunday after church we decide to have lunch with a few other families. Sunday […]
Read moreWe’ve looked at verse 22 a number of times already. Paul shows us the way by saying that we must try our best to leave the wrong things in life alone. So many traps are set for us every day, and let’s be honest, it’s not so easy to avoid them. That’s why we intentionally […]
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