Empowering people
I believe that we should be empowering people in various ways and for various reasons and purposes. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust…
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Jesus and Paul
Download article Paul never contradicted Jesus. He expressed the same beliefs according to his own personality. Whereas Jesus spoke about Himself and His own works, Paul spoke about Jesus and His works in the third…
Palestinians are people too
As I’ve been following the news of the devastating tragedy in Gaza where almost 12 000 Palestinians, including about 4700 children and about 3100 women, and 1200 Israelis (including non-Israelis in Israel) have been killed,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…