“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised” (Heb. 6:12). The mature in faith train “themselves to distinguish good from evil” (Heb. 5:14). God expects us … Continued
As we prepare for Worship we are troubled – the looting of V.B.S Bank, the burning of trains, the appointment of yet another Finance Minister! Our neighbours, whom we are called to love, suffer through injustice. So let’s pause and … Continued
“Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:13). What do you see in the adjacent picture? Most of us notice the inkblot rather than the clear paper surrounding it. Pondering this, James Smith quotes these words “…there is an ingratitude … Continued
“I had not told anyone what my God had put in my heart to do for Jerusalem” (Ne. 2:12b). Nehemiah was a man of action who got things done. But he also knew to wait patiently upon God before acting. … Continued
Pause in prayer for a moment, and slowly pray these words: “O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments” (Ne 1:5). Sometimes, when … Continued
It is a privilege for us to welcome Prof. Malan Nel to our morning worship services on Sunday. Prof. Nel is Extra Ordinary Professor in Practical Theology, University of Pretoria (having retired, in 2012, as Director of the Centre for … Continued
“One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Mt 4:4). “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man … Continued
God is building a home. He’s using us all—irrespective of how we got here—in what he is building. … We see it taking shape day after day—a holy temple built by God, all of us built into it, a temple … Continued
Sunday’s Gospel lesson of Jesus calming the storm (Mk 4:35-41), reminds me of an entry in John Wesley’s journal about his voyage to America: 1736 January, Sunday, 25.—At noon our third storm began. At four it was more violent than … Continued
“God…reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ“ (2 Co 5:18–19) “they look on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart“ (1 … Continued