Being a Good Neighbour
Jesus told us the two most import commandments are: “…YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' and then He said, the second most important one is, `YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR...
Born for Now – Part Two
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] We started with the story of Queen Esther last month. Today, I will refresh us all on the importance of her...
Bonded into Love
The word 'slavery' has a very negative connotation today, and quite rightly so, because many abuses have occurred around slavery in modern times. However, it wasn't always like that. The concept of a "love slave" in ancient times was a different practice that had...
Carrying around the Death of Christ
Today, there is a high probability that we are feeling very concerned about our situations – after all: There are fewer jobs We experience a high cost of living We’re concerned as to how we will pay our debt, and… We witness a failing economy and infrastructure...
Born for Now – Part One
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] A few articles ago, we looked at the topics ‘Destiny’ and ‘Following the Herd.’ In these two articles, we...
Being a Good Neighbour
Jesus told us the two most import commandments are: “…YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' and then He said, the second most important one is, `YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR...
Bonded into Love
The word 'slavery' has a very negative connotation today, and quite rightly so, because many abuses have occurred around slavery in modern times. However, it wasn't always like that. The concept of a "love slave" in ancient times was a different practice that had...
Carrying around the Death of Christ
Today, there is a high probability that we are feeling very concerned about our situations – after all: There are fewer jobs We experience a high cost of living We’re concerned as to how we will pay our debt, and… We witness a failing economy and infrastructure...
Cleaning our Temple
Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the merchants and their customers. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the stalls of those selling doves. He said, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a place of prayer,' but you have...
Does this float your Boat?
The story in the book of Matthew about the disciple Peter walking on the water, is very interesting. It was an exercise for the disciple to have his faith in Jesus stretched. In the scripture, Jesus sends His disciples out to the other side of the Sea of Galilee,...
Born for Now – Part Two
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] We started with the story of Queen Esther last month. Today, I will refresh us all on the importance of her...
Born for Now – Part One
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] A few articles ago, we looked at the topics ‘Destiny’ and ‘Following the Herd.’ In these two articles, we...
The Mystery of Love
Love is patient and kind, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.Love isn't selfish or quick tempered.It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do.Love rejoices in the truth,but not in evil.Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.Love never...
Stop Worrying – Part Two
We left off Part One with this statement: The rubber on the road is this: Jesus said His solution was: “…And he said that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”[1] “…But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he...
Stop Worrying Part One
Matthew 6: 25-35 “I tell you not to worry about your life. Don't worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food or clothing? Look at the birds in the sky! They don't plant or harvest. They don't even store grain in barns. Yet your...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 1
It was about 4:30am when we left the small farming community in Zimbabwe. This had been our three week stop over point where we had been making final preparations for our long awaited stay in the unknown ‘Warm Heart of Africa’, Malawi. The rain was pouring down in...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 2
28. 01. 94 Three weeks ago, before we left Johannesburg, we were still wondering if the Lord wanted us to go without any funds. No funds had become available to us during our three and a half month stay in Johannesburg, (specifically for...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 3
24.02.94 We are trying to make the best of what we have. Very difficult. There are many flies and cockroaches. The ablution facilities are not good. There is a small outside building, one half a toilet (long drop), and the other a wash room. To go to the toilet we...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 4
25.02.94David, Frank, Hein and I began early morning prayers this week. David has fellowship meetings Mon, Wed, and Fridays. Tonight is our first meeting and we will attempt to do the first teaching, ‘The Fall’. God has shown us clearly that we are to impart the...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 5
13.03.94Building is still in progress and conditions seem even worse. There is sand and mud in the house constantly. The areas that have been painted are being messed up with muddy children’s hand and foot prints. Erika became ill, we took her to Nkhoma Mission...
Being a Good Neighbour
Jesus told us the two most import commandments are: “…YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' and then He said, the second most important one is, `YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR...
Born for Now – Part Two
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] We started with the story of Queen Esther last month. Today, I will refresh us all on the importance of her...
Bonded into Love
The word 'slavery' has a very negative connotation today, and quite rightly so, because many abuses have occurred around slavery in modern times. However, it wasn't always like that. The concept of a "love slave" in ancient times was a different practice that had...
Carrying around the Death of Christ
Today, there is a high probability that we are feeling very concerned about our situations – after all: There are fewer jobs We experience a high cost of living We’re concerned as to how we will pay our debt, and… We witness a failing economy and infrastructure...
Born for Now – Part One
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] A few articles ago, we looked at the topics ‘Destiny’ and ‘Following the Herd.’ In these two articles, we...
Being a Good Neighbour
Jesus told us the two most import commandments are: “…YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' and then He said, the second most important one is, `YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR...
Bonded into Love
The word 'slavery' has a very negative connotation today, and quite rightly so, because many abuses have occurred around slavery in modern times. However, it wasn't always like that. The concept of a "love slave" in ancient times was a different practice that had...
Carrying around the Death of Christ
Today, there is a high probability that we are feeling very concerned about our situations – after all: There are fewer jobs We experience a high cost of living We’re concerned as to how we will pay our debt, and… We witness a failing economy and infrastructure...
Cleaning our Temple
Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out the merchants and their customers. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the stalls of those selling doves. He said, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a place of prayer,' but you have...
Does this float your Boat?
The story in the book of Matthew about the disciple Peter walking on the water, is very interesting. It was an exercise for the disciple to have his faith in Jesus stretched. In the scripture, Jesus sends His disciples out to the other side of the Sea of Galilee,...
Born for Now – Part Two
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] We started with the story of Queen Esther last month. Today, I will refresh us all on the importance of her...
Born for Now – Part One
“…If you don't speak up now, we will somehow get help, but you and your family will be killed. It could be that you were made queen for a time like this!”[1] A few articles ago, we looked at the topics ‘Destiny’ and ‘Following the Herd.’ In these two articles, we...
The Mystery of Love
Love is patient and kind, never jealous, boastful, proud, or rude.Love isn't selfish or quick tempered.It doesn't keep a record of wrongs that others do.Love rejoices in the truth,but not in evil.Love is always supportive, loyal, hopeful, and trusting.Love never...
Stop Worrying – Part Two
We left off Part One with this statement: The rubber on the road is this: Jesus said His solution was: “…And he said that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.”[1] “…But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what he...
Stop Worrying Part One
Matthew 6: 25-35 “I tell you not to worry about your life. Don't worry about having something to eat, drink, or wear. Isn't life more than food or clothing? Look at the birds in the sky! They don't plant or harvest. They don't even store grain in barns. Yet your...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 1
It was about 4:30am when we left the small farming community in Zimbabwe. This had been our three week stop over point where we had been making final preparations for our long awaited stay in the unknown ‘Warm Heart of Africa’, Malawi. The rain was pouring down in...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 2
28. 01. 94 Three weeks ago, before we left Johannesburg, we were still wondering if the Lord wanted us to go without any funds. No funds had become available to us during our three and a half month stay in Johannesburg, (specifically for...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 3
24.02.94 We are trying to make the best of what we have. Very difficult. There are many flies and cockroaches. The ablution facilities are not good. There is a small outside building, one half a toilet (long drop), and the other a wash room. To go to the toilet we...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 4
25.02.94David, Frank, Hein and I began early morning prayers this week. David has fellowship meetings Mon, Wed, and Fridays. Tonight is our first meeting and we will attempt to do the first teaching, ‘The Fall’. God has shown us clearly that we are to impart the...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 5
13.03.94Building is still in progress and conditions seem even worse. There is sand and mud in the house constantly. The areas that have been painted are being messed up with muddy children’s hand and foot prints. Erika became ill, we took her to Nkhoma Mission...
"If we have been united with him like this in his death, we will certainly also be united with him in his resurrection. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin..”
Rom 6:5-6