What it means to be ‘In Christ’ – Identity, Purpose, and Hope
The bible makes so many references to being ‘In Christ’. Many times, being ‘In Christ’ carries a promise from God. The position of ‘In Christ’ is essential to our walk with the Lord. It is a deep, transformative union with Jesus Christ, meaning that...
Complacency in Earthen Vessels
2 Chronicles 26:1–16“But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God…” (2 Chron. 26:16) Complacency: A Hidden Danger Complacency is part of human nature. It’s that state of self-satisfaction that...
Are you Rushing God’s Season?
How are you and I feeling about our current circumstances? After this message, why don’t we take a moment out to take stock of what’s really happening in our lives, at this point in time. How much of it would we like to change – if we had the power to do so? And...
Where is the Kingdom of God? – Part One
“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” [1] Among...
Saying ‘Thank You’ to God – all day
It’s very interesting to have a closer look at the parables in the bible. With a bit of quiet time, sitting before the Lord and reading them, it’s amazing what we can see. One such parable is the parable of the Ten Lepers in the book of Luke (Luke 17:11-19). The...
Complacency in Earthen Vessels
2 Chronicles 26:1–16“But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God…” (2 Chron. 26:16) Complacency: A Hidden Danger Complacency is part of human nature. It’s that state of self-satisfaction that...
Are you Rushing God’s Season?
How are you and I feeling about our current circumstances? After this message, why don’t we take a moment out to take stock of what’s really happening in our lives, at this point in time. How much of it would we like to change – if we had the power to do so? And...
Saying ‘Thank You’ to God – all day
It’s very interesting to have a closer look at the parables in the bible. With a bit of quiet time, sitting before the Lord and reading them, it’s amazing what we can see. One such parable is the parable of the Ten Lepers in the book of Luke (Luke 17:11-19). The...
South African Encouragement – A Word for Negative Times
(This post was written during the unrest protests in South Africa July 2021) Like many South Africans, I woke up this morning to news of looting and burning in many parts of our precious country and I just felt that the Lord wanted to give us a positive message of...
The Business of God’s Love – Part 2
In part 1, we saw that God wants us to “Love your neighbour as yourself”. It is very difficult for us to obey this command if we try to love one another with human love. Part 1 showed us the difference between God’s love and Human love. We continue…. To care if...
Do you Talk to Yourself? – Part Two
In part one we heard… Talking to ourselves is more than idle chatter—it’s a powerful way of shaping our thoughts, emotions, and faith. Scripture shows that self-talk can either feed fear or strengthen hope, depending on which voice we choose to listen to. David’s...
Guard Your Heart – Part One
Prov 4:23: Guard Your Heart – Part One The Wake-Up Call (Proverbs 4:23) Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. This morning, while driving the kids to school, I became aware of something troubling in my heart. While attempting...
Guard Your Heart – Part Two
Prov 4:23: Guard Your Heart – Part Two The Wake-Up Call (Proverbs 4:23) Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. In part one we saw the importance of guarding the heart, showing how a simple driving incident revealed deeper...
Our Future – What Hope? (Part One)
Isaiah 11 “Like a branch that sprouts from a stump,someone from David’s family will someday be king. The Spirit of the Lord will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honor the Lord. His greatest...
Our Future – What Hope? (Part Two)
Last time, I said I’d talk about what it might be like if we actually go through what’s called the “great tribulation”—and what our part could be before it all happens. But before I get into that, let me say this again: The amazing thing about God’s word is that...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 5 Appendix
ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER….After sharing with various people over this period of time, I have heard from the Lord. He desires that I keep “writing down” our experiences. So, with a renewed heart and spirit, it’s my prayer that the Lord will bless mightily, all those who...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 6
The instances of ministry are too numerous to mention during this time of the restaurant. I was able to minister daily to the people who were working in the business as well as the customers. Many refugees from Somalia, Mozambique and Rwanda came to eat and...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 7
A few days later, a man came to the house and spoke to Kathy. He said he had an unfinished house just around the corner from where we were. We looked at the house and while it was not what we were used to, anything was better than what we were experiencing. I...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 8
Customs in all cultures can bind people and often allow for the word of God to be compromised at one point or another. “This is a hard saying…” and can only be revealed by the Spirit of God Himself. We tend not to receive such words because of trying to hold on to...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 9
Field Trip14th – 21st November 1994The following is a report of a field trip completed by two disciples of the Lord. The purpose of the trip was mostly a teaching experience to see how the Lord can bless those who are willing to give of themselves completely to His...
What it means to be ‘In Christ’ – Identity, Purpose, and Hope
The bible makes so many references to being ‘In Christ’. Many times, being ‘In Christ’ carries a promise from God. The position of ‘In Christ’ is essential to our walk with the Lord. It is a deep, transformative union with Jesus Christ, meaning that...
Complacency in Earthen Vessels
2 Chronicles 26:1–16“But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God…” (2 Chron. 26:16) Complacency: A Hidden Danger Complacency is part of human nature. It’s that state of self-satisfaction that...
Are you Rushing God’s Season?
How are you and I feeling about our current circumstances? After this message, why don’t we take a moment out to take stock of what’s really happening in our lives, at this point in time. How much of it would we like to change – if we had the power to do so? And...
Where is the Kingdom of God? – Part One
“And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! Or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.” [1] Among...
Saying ‘Thank You’ to God – all day
It’s very interesting to have a closer look at the parables in the bible. With a bit of quiet time, sitting before the Lord and reading them, it’s amazing what we can see. One such parable is the parable of the Ten Lepers in the book of Luke (Luke 17:11-19). The...
Complacency in Earthen Vessels
2 Chronicles 26:1–16“But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the LORD his God…” (2 Chron. 26:16) Complacency: A Hidden Danger Complacency is part of human nature. It’s that state of self-satisfaction that...
Are you Rushing God’s Season?
How are you and I feeling about our current circumstances? After this message, why don’t we take a moment out to take stock of what’s really happening in our lives, at this point in time. How much of it would we like to change – if we had the power to do so? And...
Saying ‘Thank You’ to God – all day
It’s very interesting to have a closer look at the parables in the bible. With a bit of quiet time, sitting before the Lord and reading them, it’s amazing what we can see. One such parable is the parable of the Ten Lepers in the book of Luke (Luke 17:11-19). The...
South African Encouragement – A Word for Negative Times
(This post was written during the unrest protests in South Africa July 2021) Like many South Africans, I woke up this morning to news of looting and burning in many parts of our precious country and I just felt that the Lord wanted to give us a positive message of...
The Business of God’s Love – Part 2
In part 1, we saw that God wants us to “Love your neighbour as yourself”. It is very difficult for us to obey this command if we try to love one another with human love. Part 1 showed us the difference between God’s love and Human love. We continue…. To care if...
Do you Talk to Yourself? – Part Two
In part one we heard… Talking to ourselves is more than idle chatter—it’s a powerful way of shaping our thoughts, emotions, and faith. Scripture shows that self-talk can either feed fear or strengthen hope, depending on which voice we choose to listen to. David’s...
Guard Your Heart – Part One
Prov 4:23: Guard Your Heart – Part One The Wake-Up Call (Proverbs 4:23) Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. This morning, while driving the kids to school, I became aware of something troubling in my heart. While attempting...
Guard Your Heart – Part Two
Prov 4:23: Guard Your Heart – Part Two The Wake-Up Call (Proverbs 4:23) Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. In part one we saw the importance of guarding the heart, showing how a simple driving incident revealed deeper...
Our Future – What Hope? (Part One)
Isaiah 11 “Like a branch that sprouts from a stump,someone from David’s family will someday be king. The Spirit of the Lord will be with him to give him understanding, wisdom, and insight. He will be powerful, and he will know and honor the Lord. His greatest...
Our Future – What Hope? (Part Two)
Last time, I said I’d talk about what it might be like if we actually go through what’s called the “great tribulation”—and what our part could be before it all happens. But before I get into that, let me say this again: The amazing thing about God’s word is that...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 5 Appendix
ABOUT 7 MONTHS LATER….After sharing with various people over this period of time, I have heard from the Lord. He desires that I keep “writing down” our experiences. So, with a renewed heart and spirit, it’s my prayer that the Lord will bless mightily, all those who...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 6
The instances of ministry are too numerous to mention during this time of the restaurant. I was able to minister daily to the people who were working in the business as well as the customers. Many refugees from Somalia, Mozambique and Rwanda came to eat and...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 7
A few days later, a man came to the house and spoke to Kathy. He said he had an unfinished house just around the corner from where we were. We looked at the house and while it was not what we were used to, anything was better than what we were experiencing. I...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 8
Customs in all cultures can bind people and often allow for the word of God to be compromised at one point or another. “This is a hard saying…” and can only be revealed by the Spirit of God Himself. We tend not to receive such words because of trying to hold on to...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 9
Field Trip14th – 21st November 1994The following is a report of a field trip completed by two disciples of the Lord. The purpose of the trip was mostly a teaching experience to see how the Lord can bless those who are willing to give of themselves completely to His...
"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