We had to buy another camera for our ministry, but to be able to do that, we first had to sell the old one. I advertised it on Gumtree. Very early one morning. The first call came just after five. This guy was adamant. He was taking the camera. No questions asked about the condition […]
Read moreWe learn a lot about faith from Moses and the author of Hebrews mentions him a number of times. Moses knew that if he stayed where he was, he would have a good life. To grow up in the pharaoh’s house had many advantages. He would live like a prince for the rest of his […]
Read moreWe have to make a bunch of choices every day. Some easy, like deciding to get out of bed early enough to get to work on time. Some we make difficult for ourselves, like women who cannot decide what to wear though their wardrobes are stuffed with clothes. Other choices are difficult for some people, […]
Read moreOpinions about the COVID-19 abound. And some get very serious about their opinion. I received a sound bite from a very angry preacher. He didn’t hold back at all. He was rude and insulting and called some people names. His opinion is very simple. If you get vaccinated, you are going to hell! It’s the […]
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 moreThe author of Hebrews gives an overview of the forefathers to show the readers how their faith made them keep going and holding on. Remember, we said that what God did in the past helps to shape the lens of our faith to look into the future. If God had done this with the forefathers, […]
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 moreLife doesn’t always make sense. Often in my life, I’ve asked what was the sense of the challenge I was facing. Sometimes I was discouraged by the challenge and would ask: “Why is this happening to me? I don’t understand why I have to go through this again”. Especially when you’re already under a lot […]
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 moreGod promised many things to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Some of these promises, like Canaan and Jesus coming to earth, were only fulfilled after they had died. But they believed that it would happen one day. 13Each one of these people of faith died not yet having in hand what was promised, but still believing. […]
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