In my early 20’s I set off to Europe to compete in a series of White Water races. I arrived, somewhat naïvely, with one kayak, one paddle and a backpack. Other teams had a manager, coach, physio, bus, driver, trailer, … Continued
I am the true vine (John 15:1) Amongst the first bible verses I memorized were the metaphoric “I am” sayings that are unique to John’s Gospel. Jesus says: “I am the bread of Life” (6:35) after feeding the 5000, “I … Continued
I am the Good Shepherd (Jn. 10:11) “The Lord is my Shepherd, he calls me by name and I follow him into abundant life” is a perfectly appropriate Christian testimony. Yet, when one pauses and reflects on what this … Continued
At DMC our custom is to host new members at a dinner each quarter; Staff, Society Stewards and new members fellowship at the table together. On Wednesday we enjoyed our first such dinner for this year and I once again … Continued
During Holy Week we “reclaimed the treasures of our baptismal identity” by exploring the meaning of various symbols in John’s Gospel. The aromatic anointing oil, for example, was a sign of the of God’s holy power passing down upon the … Continued
The building we worship in today was inaugurated on 27 March 1994, one month before South Africa’s first Democratic election. Our 2015 calendars look something like this: 21 March – Human Rights Day, 27 March – DMC Inauguration, 3 April … Continued
Gods’ glory is “theophanic luminosity” i.e. a radiant presence like a “consuming fire” (Ex 24:17, Heb 12:18). [1] “Psalm 24 tells of the King of Glory- a being so majestic and powerful that the doors and gates of his palace … Continued