We meet another one of Paul’s friends who helped to preach the gospel. His name is Onesimus. His story did not have a good start. Originally, he was Philemon’s worker, but somewhere along the way he absconded. He was just a lay about, but then he met Paul and the message of salvation turned Onesimus’ […]
Read moreI wonder which word would win, if I were to ask everyone to answer the following question: If you had to sum up Christianity in one word, what would it be? I think love would be at the top of the list. Everything we do as God’s children must be built on the foundation of […]
Read moreThe penalty for sin is death. If you sinned, you died and ended up in hell. Death was the devil’s playground and, unfortunately, many people walked the road to death. Fortunately, God had a plan to stop this catastrophe once and for all. Jesus was sent to earth to be the Saviour and make a […]
Read moreWhen children misbehave, we must correct them, otherwise they might think we approve of their actions. If someone in our family doesn’t treat a friend well, I pull them aside at an appropriate time and tell them nicely that this is not how we do it. Hopefully, the reminder and the way we speak to […]
Read moreDo you really know God? How do you perceive God? Sometimes I find myself afraid of God. Sometimes I wonder if I am not too lukewarm, and that God is going to spit me out of His mouth. Sometimes I see God like I saw my teachers at school. You see, I was constantly on […]
Read moreMy son winds his mother around his little finger. I don’t always agree and often remind her that she shouldn’t deprive our son of a learning opportunity. But soon I see him twisting her arm ever so slightly. A mother’s heart can’t do otherwise. If it’s flesh and blood, it’s different. I saw it with […]
Read moreAdrian (not his real name) told me this touching story: Cast off that yoke from your shoulders. Get rid of the stone and resentment in your heart. On Saturday 16 May 1970 we went to the Skyview drive-in theatre in Kuils River. On the way back, near Polkadraai, we were in a head-on collision caused […]
Read moreI remember some verses in the Bible word for word. Probably because I need them so much and because they constantly apply to me. I suspect the verse I’ve used the most in my life is this one: 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to […]
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 moreI received an email from Janet (not her real name): At the age of 11, my little girl was sexually molested by her stepfather in the house while I was sleeping. I also have a 7-year-old son from this marriage. The road we’ve been walking for the past 6 months since she told me about […]
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