The Divine Romance – Part 2
In Part One we saw that according to Jewish custom in the time of Jesus, a Father had chosen a bride for his son. A contract had been agreed by the parents, and the son had to build their wedding chamber at his fathers house. The Bride was not aware when her...
The Divine Romance – Part Three
In Part One and Two we saw that according to Jewish custom in the time of Jesus, a Father had chosen a bride for his son. The parents had agreed a contract, and the son had to build their wedding chamber at his father’s house. The Bride was not aware when her...
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...
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...
The Power of Debt over you
I was having a chat with my son the other day and he asked me, “Dad, if you lived your life over again, would you change anything?” I had a little chuckle, knowing there would probably be a number of things I would do differently. However, without any doubt, I...
The Power of Worry
Worry – we’ve all fallen into its trap at one time or another – have a look at this definition… “Worry” (verb) - feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. What I found very interesting in this definition is the phrase “potential...
The Power of Forgiveness
Whilst reading in the bible recently I came across a scripture where Jesus was giving a teaching on Forgiveness. It never ceases to amaze me how we have read scriptures many times, but yet by the power of His Spirit, the Lord reveals more to us. It’s often the...
The Principles of Principles
We may have heard about the ten commandments or the ancient law that was given to the Israelites in order to point them towards God in their daily behaviour, but have we heard about Godly principles? Perhaps we’ve heard about them, but have we pondered on them for...
The Right Mix
There are some things that just work so well together… in fact, some are so well suited that the one part cannot work without the other… let’s think about salt without pepper or bacon without eggs for example … what about an aeroplane without an engine or perhaps a...
Mysteries of the heart
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit[1] Have you ever wondered, as you read...
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...
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...
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 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 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Divine Romance – Part 2
In Part One we saw that according to Jewish custom in the time of Jesus, a Father had chosen a bride for his son. A contract had been agreed by the parents, and the son had to build their wedding chamber at his fathers house. The Bride was not aware when her...
The Divine Romance – Part Three
In Part One and Two we saw that according to Jewish custom in the time of Jesus, a Father had chosen a bride for his son. The parents had agreed a contract, and the son had to build their wedding chamber at his father’s house. The Bride was not aware when her...
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...
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...
The Power of Debt over you
I was having a chat with my son the other day and he asked me, “Dad, if you lived your life over again, would you change anything?” I had a little chuckle, knowing there would probably be a number of things I would do differently. However, without any doubt, I...
The Power of Worry
Worry – we’ve all fallen into its trap at one time or another – have a look at this definition… “Worry” (verb) - feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems. What I found very interesting in this definition is the phrase “potential...
The Power of Forgiveness
Whilst reading in the bible recently I came across a scripture where Jesus was giving a teaching on Forgiveness. It never ceases to amaze me how we have read scriptures many times, but yet by the power of His Spirit, the Lord reveals more to us. It’s often the...
The Principles of Principles
We may have heard about the ten commandments or the ancient law that was given to the Israelites in order to point them towards God in their daily behaviour, but have we heard about Godly principles? Perhaps we’ve heard about them, but have we pondered on them for...
The Right Mix
There are some things that just work so well together… in fact, some are so well suited that the one part cannot work without the other… let’s think about salt without pepper or bacon without eggs for example … what about an aeroplane without an engine or perhaps a...
Mysteries of the heart
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit[1] Have you ever wondered, as you read...
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...
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...
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 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 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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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