A Day in the Life of the Narrow Road
"Consider it all joy”, says James from his book in the new testament, “When you encounter various trials…” One wonders why somebody would make that kind of statement. James goes on….. “Knowing that the testing (trying) of your faith produces endurance”. He further...
The Race of Faith – Part One
Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author...
Who’s the boss around here?
Some may be blessed enough to have a very kind and compassionate boss. Some on the other hand, may not be so blessed. Which category do you fall into? Most people today are supposed to submit to one kind of authority or another, whether that be in a country...
A New Hope
As we look around today there are many things which do not give us any hope…. the economy, our work situation, debt that we may find ourselves in, to name but a few. If we continue looking at all these negative situations we will eventually become disheartened and...
God – A Man?
“Jesus came to die for my sins” – we have heard the expression many times – so many times, that I think it has begun to sound a bit like a ‘stuck record’. After hearing these words so many times, they seem to have lost their power. They don’t seem to cut as deeply...
Who’s the boss around here?
Some may be blessed enough to have a very kind and compassionate boss. Some on the other hand, may not be so blessed. Which category do you fall into? Most people today are supposed to submit to one kind of authority or another, whether that be in a country...
A New Hope
As we look around today there are many things which do not give us any hope…. the economy, our work situation, debt that we may find ourselves in, to name but a few. If we continue looking at all these negative situations we will eventually become disheartened and...
God – A Man?
“Jesus came to die for my sins” – we have heard the expression many times – so many times, that I think it has begun to sound a bit like a ‘stuck record’. After hearing these words so many times, they seem to have lost their power. They don’t seem to cut as deeply...
A Privilege To Be Used
Have you ever wondered why it is that we find ourselves in the daily situations and circumstances that we do? There are a number of answers to that question but one answer is that we are used by God as vessels to bring salvation to others as well as presenting...
Unlocking Wealth In Business
Today more than ever there seems to be a wide spread feeling that the Spirit of the Lord is showing us that our walk with Him needs to be more practical. Gone are the days where believers hear the word of God and are unable to practically see it out working in their...
Our Future – What Hope? (Part Four)
What if the warnings we explored last month are closer than we think? In Part Three last month, I mentioned the paragraphs below as important for any reader to understand and accept as vital, so I am going to remind you of these points: The Bible doesn't give us all...
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...
Striving but Missing the Mark
“I, the LORD, invite you to come and talk it over. Your sins are scarlet red, but they will be whiter than snow or wool…” - Isaiah. 1:18[1] I find God’s words in this scripture a great joy. ‘I invite you to come and talk it over…’ Talk what over? You may ask. In...
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...
Do you Talk to Yourself? – Part One
Do you talk to yourself? I know that I do. It’s only when I start answering myself that I might need to worry. Yet, talking to oneself can be a way of clarifying thoughts, working through problems, and even releasing the “inner voice.” That little voice keeps us on...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 10
Field Trip – Continued:Tuesday, 15th November. We were shown to continue our trip the next morning and as we were preparing to leave, one of the committee members at the church came to greet us. She made a presentation of K50.00 to us on behalf of the church. Deeply...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 11
Shortly after our return from the field trip, we began to pray together to ask the Lord to help us find a means of income. We had been blessed financially every now and then by precious brothers and sisters back in Johannesburg. As grateful as we were, these blessings...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 12
26th January 1995 – 29th May 1995We had planned a break to S.A. and Zimbabwe for six weeks, during January 1995, so we were quite amazed when it turned out to be so long. In our last newsletter we shared about the challenges with the Combi and how wonderful it was to...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 13
Zimbabwe July 1995 – August 1995Kathy’s parents had asked us to please return to Zimbabwe for the birth of our 5th child. They had kindly offered to pay for all the costs and also knew of a Christian doctor who would oversee the birth. I asked Titus if he would like...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 14
19. 08. 95We have made an official statement at the Police station. We were asked if we had used our car to report the theft. I repeated that our tyres and rims were stolen and the Combi was at home. They were enquiring because they had no vehicle in which to come and...
A Day in the Life of the Narrow Road
"Consider it all joy”, says James from his book in the new testament, “When you encounter various trials…” One wonders why somebody would make that kind of statement. James goes on….. “Knowing that the testing (trying) of your faith produces endurance”. He further...
The Race of Faith – Part One
Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author...
Who’s the boss around here?
Some may be blessed enough to have a very kind and compassionate boss. Some on the other hand, may not be so blessed. Which category do you fall into? Most people today are supposed to submit to one kind of authority or another, whether that be in a country...
A New Hope
As we look around today there are many things which do not give us any hope…. the economy, our work situation, debt that we may find ourselves in, to name but a few. If we continue looking at all these negative situations we will eventually become disheartened and...
God – A Man?
“Jesus came to die for my sins” – we have heard the expression many times – so many times, that I think it has begun to sound a bit like a ‘stuck record’. After hearing these words so many times, they seem to have lost their power. They don’t seem to cut as deeply...
Who’s the boss around here?
Some may be blessed enough to have a very kind and compassionate boss. Some on the other hand, may not be so blessed. Which category do you fall into? Most people today are supposed to submit to one kind of authority or another, whether that be in a country...
A New Hope
As we look around today there are many things which do not give us any hope…. the economy, our work situation, debt that we may find ourselves in, to name but a few. If we continue looking at all these negative situations we will eventually become disheartened and...
God – A Man?
“Jesus came to die for my sins” – we have heard the expression many times – so many times, that I think it has begun to sound a bit like a ‘stuck record’. After hearing these words so many times, they seem to have lost their power. They don’t seem to cut as deeply...
A Privilege To Be Used
Have you ever wondered why it is that we find ourselves in the daily situations and circumstances that we do? There are a number of answers to that question but one answer is that we are used by God as vessels to bring salvation to others as well as presenting...
Unlocking Wealth In Business
Today more than ever there seems to be a wide spread feeling that the Spirit of the Lord is showing us that our walk with Him needs to be more practical. Gone are the days where believers hear the word of God and are unable to practically see it out working in their...
Our Future – What Hope? (Part Four)
What if the warnings we explored last month are closer than we think? In Part Three last month, I mentioned the paragraphs below as important for any reader to understand and accept as vital, so I am going to remind you of these points: The Bible doesn't give us all...
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...
Striving but Missing the Mark
“I, the LORD, invite you to come and talk it over. Your sins are scarlet red, but they will be whiter than snow or wool…” - Isaiah. 1:18[1] I find God’s words in this scripture a great joy. ‘I invite you to come and talk it over…’ Talk what over? You may ask. In...
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...
Do you Talk to Yourself? – Part One
Do you talk to yourself? I know that I do. It’s only when I start answering myself that I might need to worry. Yet, talking to oneself can be a way of clarifying thoughts, working through problems, and even releasing the “inner voice.” That little voice keeps us on...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 10
Field Trip – Continued:Tuesday, 15th November. We were shown to continue our trip the next morning and as we were preparing to leave, one of the committee members at the church came to greet us. She made a presentation of K50.00 to us on behalf of the church. Deeply...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 11
Shortly after our return from the field trip, we began to pray together to ask the Lord to help us find a means of income. We had been blessed financially every now and then by precious brothers and sisters back in Johannesburg. As grateful as we were, these blessings...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 12
26th January 1995 – 29th May 1995We had planned a break to S.A. and Zimbabwe for six weeks, during January 1995, so we were quite amazed when it turned out to be so long. In our last newsletter we shared about the challenges with the Combi and how wonderful it was to...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 13
Zimbabwe July 1995 – August 1995Kathy’s parents had asked us to please return to Zimbabwe for the birth of our 5th child. They had kindly offered to pay for all the costs and also knew of a Christian doctor who would oversee the birth. I asked Titus if he would like...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 14
19. 08. 95We have made an official statement at the Police station. We were asked if we had used our car to report the theft. I repeated that our tyres and rims were stolen and the Combi was at home. They were enquiring because they had no vehicle in which to come and...
"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