Viewing Entries Posted In 2019
Why Bother With Theology?
Many people find theology to be complicated, confusing and even irrelevant. They wonder why they should bother with it at all.
A tale of two teachers
I grew up as a grandson of immigrants. Both of my grandfathers had journeyed to America as adults, one fleeing a revolution and the other seeking his fortune.
Certain hope
“For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face.
The Blue Jewel Called Earth
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every activity under heaven.
The Empty Tomb: Reasons to Believe
Jesus Christ’s resurrection from a rock sepulchre galvanized the faith of early Christians.
They Say Peace, Peace... But...
“They have also healed the hurt of My people slightly, Saying, ‘Peace, Peace!’ When there is no Peace.
Silence in hell?
“And (they) shall be as though they had never been” Obadiah 16 (ESV) Halloween customs often conjure images of hell-fire.
Triumph Over Temptation
I still chuckle when I think about the joke I heard about the game warden who got a quick lesson on fishing.
Combating Atheism
In the last few years, we have seen the rising influence of writers and scientists who vigorously preach atheism.
Amen to that
Apart from the words God, Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Jesus, and Christ, the word Amen is one of the most used words by Christians.
Book Review: Mercy re-wrote my life by Simone Aronje-Adetoye
The TV program Against all odds, presented by Mpho Lakage has surely been an inspiration to many viewers.
King Solomon's Mines: Self control
Just Say No? I have a friend. His name is Jimmy. Everyone likes Jimmy. He is hard working, generous and has a great sense of humour.
Extravagent Grace
Grace, which is described as God’s unconditional and unmerited pardon, is the first word in the name of our denomination.
Triumph Over Temptation
I still chuckle when I think about the joke I heard about the game warden who got a quick lesson on fishing.
The Empty Tomb: Reasons to Believe
Jesus Christ’s resurrection from a rock sepulchre galvanized the faith of early Christians.
From Prison to Prime Minister The Man Who Never Gave Up
Who would you think of as your greatest inspirational leader of all time? Would it be Nelson Mandela, Walt Disney, Oprah Winfrey, or one of the Bible greats like King David…
Dust to Dust Ashes to Ashes
“In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust…
A timely reminder
It was a Monday morning, and the queue at the pharmacy was getting longer every minute.
He knows my name
“Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll [margin: put my tears in your bottle] —are they not in your record.
Forget about Jesus the carpenter, here comes Jesus the fisherman
My friend Sydney loves fishing. He is not a fisherman, but goes fishing because he enjoys it.
The living temple
After 54 years of memories, including several All Star games, Super Bowls and even the Beatles’ final concert, San Francisco’s Candlestick Park is going to be demolished.
Family Feuds
“My true brother and sister and mother are those who do what God wants.
Jesus, the fulfilled covenant
“A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
Spiritual Wellness
In her famous book, entitled “Springs in the Valley,” Lettie Cowman writes about travellers making a long journey deep into the jungles of Africa.