Abounding in hope in times of turmoil
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. With the turmoil in our country, the fear of Covid-19,…
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Weights of the heart – Shame
Shame is something that is part of life, because at some time or another we all do something shameful either intentionally or unintentionally. Contrary to popular belief shame enters our lives as soon as we do something that we know…
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Weights of the heart – Guilt
When I was at school I often didn’t do my homework and ended up in the principal’s office getting caned. I admit that I was guilty for not having done what I was supposed to do. I must also admit…
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Weights of the heart
Weights are used on scales to check whether something is the correct weight or not. If someone wants to buy 5kg of flour a 5kg weight is put on one side and the flour is put on the other until…
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Repentance and relationships
2 Corinthians 7: 8 – 13 For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while. As it…
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Pastoring a non-online church during lockdown
Lockdown has affected every one of us, including churches and the way we pastor them. All religious gatherings, including churches, have been prohibited under the present lockdown regulations at the time of writing. We can either fight this regulation or…
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The “I am” sayings of Jesus: I am the true vine
I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. I…
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The “I am” sayings of Jesus: I am the way and the truth and the life
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him…
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The “I am” sayings of Jesus: I am the resurrection and the life
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11: 25…
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Confidence in the work of the Lord
Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving and Prayer…
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