Now and then, you hear of someone swindling others. Like the man who sells bags of “diamonds” who lives the high life. When someone confronts him about his dishonesty, he gets angry, and then he often uses the Lord’s Name. The figures from another alleged investment opportunity also sound far too good. They promise interest […]
Read moreThe Bible writers begin and end their letters with a blessing. It’s almost like you saying to a friend: “May you have a good week!” But the biblical blessing is much more. It’s not just an ordinary greeting, but a blessing. It’s a reminder of God’s favour and love for us. When someone who is […]
Read moreDo you know the story of Ananias en Sapphira described in Acts 5:1-11? But a man named Ananias—his wife, Sapphira, conniving in this with him—sold a piece of land, secretly kept part of the price for himself, and then brought the rest to the apostles and made an offering of it. Peter said, “Ananias, how […]
Read moreEnergy drinks aren’t for me. I believe my body already stores plenty of fuel for when I need an energy boost. Besides, I’m sceptical about the health benefits of all that sugar and caffeine. My holiday turned into something like that movie, but only in reverse: two weddings, a funeral, and even a trauma case. […]
Read moreWe don’t always trust everyone’s stories. These days, you should always fact-check any news you receive. There’s a story that goes like this: Long, long ago, there was a great kingdom ruled by a righteous king. He was loved by all his people. The king had a very special message for his people about the […]
Read moreSometimes I question if anything exists that people don’t disagree about. No matter where you are, there are always opposing views – one claiming it’s wrong, the other claiming it’s right. Some say the world is round, others believe it’s flat. Some say the war in Israel is wrong, others say it’s God’s people who […]
Read moreOne must realise that it’s easy to misunderstand the Bible if you only read one verse at a time. It’s so easy to go off track if the context, not only of the chapter but also the entire Bible, is not well understood. I really like the Message translation because it puts God’s Word in […]
Read moreIn most cases, being born into a family has advantages. I say most cases because unfortunately some families simply tear one another down. Normally a family provides a safe space where you’re taught how to navigate the world. It often provides you with a springboard to jump into life. Some families equip their children with […]
Read moreThis is a heartfelt last message for the year. Sorry, it’s a long one! There is simply too much good news to convey in a short note. Once again, we’ve come to the end of the year! We’re truly grateful to the Lord for choosing us to share His Word full-time with so many people […]
Read moreWhen I moved from the farm to the corporate world, we had to buy a house. I find it quite funny that your taste is always just outside your budget. We fell in love with a house that was not so new anymore. Over the years we saved and bit by bit we worked hard […]
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