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 when someone...
Prayer Made Real
Imagine having the power to say 'No' to sin and living a victorious Christian life. It’s possible, and we have the tools to make it happen. Our Christian walk needs to become more practical. When our old nature died with Jesus, we gained the power to say ‘No’ to sin...
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 then...
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...
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 then...
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...
The Business of God’s Love – Part 1
In line with the desire to make our walk with the Lord more practical, let’s look at the most important commandment…..Love your neighbour as yourself (Matt 22:39). Many of us have heard these words many times, but have we really understood what Jesus meant? In order...
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 15
October 3 1995Another visit from the thieves. This time we foiled them at the chicken cage but they still managed to get away with one of the chickens. It seems to be a syndicate operating in the area. One group patrolling in a vehicle, picking up the ‘booty’ while...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 16
15.10.95All has been quiet on the ‘wakhuba’ front. We are very tired but still blessed by our hourly watch and praying at night. Christopher and Sally will be arriving any day now and the Lord has really had His hand on preparations for their house. On investigating a...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 17
01.11.95Two more little groups have opened up for us to minister. Sue is now sharing with the Presbyterian Youth Group and the Lord has given Andy a home group not too far from us. It’s quite something for him to go on the bike in this heat. A door opened for us to...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 18
30.11.95 Our little grocer business is growing well. How I marvel at the Lords hand. We started off eight months or so ago, with three crates of cold drinks to sell which would give us about K160.00 turn over. Today, by God’s grace we will turn over about K1000.00 per...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 19
03.01.96 Well, “Christmas” and new year have come and gone for another year. Some Christians have again been drawn into the pagan origins of Christmas celebrations for the wrong reasons. How the Lords heart must break at this time when He witnesses the goings on...
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 when someone...
Prayer Made Real
Imagine having the power to say 'No' to sin and living a victorious Christian life. It’s possible, and we have the tools to make it happen. Our Christian walk needs to become more practical. When our old nature died with Jesus, we gained the power to say ‘No’ to sin...
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 then...
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...
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 then...
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...
The Business of God’s Love – Part 1
In line with the desire to make our walk with the Lord more practical, let’s look at the most important commandment…..Love your neighbour as yourself (Matt 22:39). Many of us have heard these words many times, but have we really understood what Jesus meant? In order...
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 15
October 3 1995Another visit from the thieves. This time we foiled them at the chicken cage but they still managed to get away with one of the chickens. It seems to be a syndicate operating in the area. One group patrolling in a vehicle, picking up the ‘booty’ while...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 16
15.10.95All has been quiet on the ‘wakhuba’ front. We are very tired but still blessed by our hourly watch and praying at night. Christopher and Sally will be arriving any day now and the Lord has really had His hand on preparations for their house. On investigating a...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 17
01.11.95Two more little groups have opened up for us to minister. Sue is now sharing with the Presbyterian Youth Group and the Lord has given Andy a home group not too far from us. It’s quite something for him to go on the bike in this heat. A door opened for us to...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 18
30.11.95 Our little grocer business is growing well. How I marvel at the Lords hand. We started off eight months or so ago, with three crates of cold drinks to sell which would give us about K160.00 turn over. Today, by God’s grace we will turn over about K1000.00 per...
Mission Malawi – Chapter 19
03.01.96 Well, “Christmas” and new year have come and gone for another year. Some Christians have again been drawn into the pagan origins of Christmas celebrations for the wrong reasons. How the Lords heart must break at this time when He witnesses the goings on...
"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