The 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 moreA good friend and I were talking about faith and how we understand the Bible. We disagreed about something, and he interrupted, saying that the way I believed was more suited to Grade 1s and children who were still playing with clay. I must confess, my faith is simple – probably because Jesus said we […]
Read moreIt’s a privilege to spend time with a couple before marriage. It’s wonderful to see how they gradually grow closer to each other. They get to know each other so well that they often finish each other’s sentences. They start to develop such a good understanding that they can anticipate each other’s needs. They know […]
Read more“What’s going on with the world?” I hear people asking more and more. It’s as if things are starting to fall apart faster. Values are no longer at the forefront – everyone just does what feels right for them. I think many people are looking for something because they no longer know where they belong. […]
Read moreSince Jesus’ time on earth, people have struggled to understand the idea of grace and works. We are used to the idea that you must do something to get something. Nothing is free, right? And when something is free, we think: “There’s a catch. It must be a scam!” However, God operates on a different […]
Read moreI am the youngest of six children. I wasn’t part of the plan, but that’s a story for another day. We’re a close-knit bunch, probably because our father and oldest brother passed away early in our lives. Every other year around Christmas we all go to the Cederberg Mountains. We braai and make a potjie. […]
Read moreMany things we take for granted may not be commonplace for others. When something typically considered normal is absent from your life, it quickly disrupts your sense of normalcy. Richard (not his real name) gives a good example: I have a beautiful mortgage-free house. My refrigerator is full. My lovely vehicle is paid off. My […]
Read moreA friend of mine told this story from their ministry: After a few years, Anja, our interpreter, put us in touch with Eduard who used to be the leader of our ministry in Belarus and a good friend. In the meantime, he had moved to the USA as a refugee. He was a truck driver […]
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