I saw a cartoon of Moses and his friend fishing in the river. Moses’ line is quite deep in the water, but the stream had dammed up where his friend had thrown in his line, and it was now on a strip of dry land. Moses’ friend looked at him and said: “That’s not funny, […]
Read moreTogether with the author of Hebrews we are visiting the great name sin the Old Testament so that we can learn from them about faith. Next in line is Joseph. Joseph’s brothers sold him to a slave trader, but when their country suffered from famine, it was this brother they had thrown away who saved […]
Read moreAt the end of a service the preacher usually blesses the congregation. The one at the end of 2 Corinthians 13:13 is generally used: … and the God of love and peace will be with you for sure. Greet one another with a holy embrace. It is a wish that God and Jesus and the […]
Read moreWhat would I give up for God? Am I prepared to give my wallet and my whole income to Him? Would I take my very nice bakkie just like that and give it someone who needs it more than me? Would I allow homeless people to move into the empty room sin my house? Or […]
Read moreLong before her death, my mom one day called all of us children together at her house. She had decided that everything that would eventually end up being part of her estate would find an owner that day. So, all of us, from the eldest to the youngest, took turns at choosing something, which was […]
Read moreI always thought my faith in God was my responsibility. I had to study his Word rigorously and take in as much as possible of the truth to strengthen my faith in God. But now I know it does not depend on me alone. Thank goodness, because I won’t make it on my own. 13… […]
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