Can one ever hear the salvation message of Jesus too often? I think when you realise where you were actually going and what would have happened to you if your path had not crossed with Jesus’ path at the cross, then you want to hear the message over and over and over. 2God… has determined […]
Read moreWhen a murderer stands before a judge, it’s no use for him to describe what a good father he was to his children or what a good husband he was to his wife. None of the stories of how he helped people in need will make a difference. None of his good deeds will erase […]
Read moreDuring my quiet time this morning, I prayed for the children. For their needs. I also prayed for Renata and asked for clarity about God’s calling for her and that she will strive to fulfill it. I prayed for myself too and for my calling, and especially that I will understand God’s Word clearly and […]
Read moreWhen I was studying, I had many jobs. One of them was to help a friend of mine introduce his business to the unfamiliar world. His business was renting out cellphones at the airport. That was when cellphones had just been introduced to our country and was still very new to people. I still remember […]
Read moreNowadays it’s easy and cheap, and in some cases even free, to study further. I decided to register for one of these online courses. Since we’re recording sermons now, I decided to do a videography course. I have to say that the course, which runs over 32 weeks, is filled with information and I’m learning […]
Read moreWhen we read the Bible, we should always remember that the author wasn’t looking at us. He was writing for the people of his time. In a way, we’re spying on his work. But that doesn’t mean we can’t learn from it too. Chapter one, and a big part of the next chapter, introduce Jesus […]
Read moreAn English proverb says: Birds of a feather flock together. In Afrikaans, we say ons dam se ganse (the geese that belong in our dam). I suspect this is true for all of us. We choose friends that are more or less like us. We choose schools for our children where the education is the […]
Read moreI look up to my mentor. I wish I could be more like him. He does so much for everybody. When he is with you, all his attention is focused on you, making you feel so special. When he talks about God, he speaks with authority. You can ask him virtually everything about the Bible […]
Read moreWith his crucifixion, Jesus opened a shop with loads of brand new clothes in every town. Anyone could enter and exchange his or her dirty clothes. As you enter, you pass a lovely burning fire. You can throw your old clothes into the fire where they burn to a cinder together with all traces of […]
Read moreAfter 40 years I was back at my primary school in Somerset West where my daughter took part in an evening athletics event. I could hardly believe it, but one of my old teachers, Mr. Le Roux, was still there and was the starter for the evening. I walked over and introduced myself. With such […]
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