“Slowing Down in a Hurry Up World” “Wow daddy, look at all the flowers!” “The world is charged with the grandeur of God. It will flame out, like shining from shook foil“[1] but I nearly missed it! Namaqua daisies had transformed … Continued
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind (Rom. 12.2). I often hear people say “life is hectic”; they feel hurried and harried. I sometimes feel the same … Continued
It was my birthday recently and I was blessed by the generosity of others. The cards I received expressed generous birthday greetings; full of kindness and love. The gifts, generously given, were things I truly do enjoy (mostly things I … Continued
The LORD is gracious and compassionate Jacob returned to his homeland in “great fear and distress” (Gen 32:7) at the prospect of meeting his brother Esau[1]. Jacob, overcome with fear, prayed – “I am not worthy of the least of … Continued
We tend to think that we only encounter Jesus through the Holy Spirit’s power in “unseen” ways. Our closest “material” connection is through the bread and wine at Holy Communion. However, there is a ‘flesh and blood’ meeting we … Continued
“do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known” (Mt. 10:26) On May 18th the South Africa Council of Churches (SACC) released findings of their … Continued
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters (Gen. … Continued
“I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them” (Jn. 17:13). On Thursday we celebrated Christ’s Ascension to … Continued
Minister’s Note “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” (Jn. 10:10). The Christian life is characterised by a constant awareness that we enjoy the abundance of the treasures of heaven! We testify with the Psalmist … Continued
“I felt my heart strangely warmed” (John Wesley, 24 May 1738). Methodists speak of the “heart strangely warmed” to describe the awakening of faith. When our hearts are “strangely warmed” we are able to “trust in Christ, Christ alone” … Continued