Today we enjoyed a braai fellowship with a few beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Although people throughout the world tend to roast chops and boerewors (sausage) outside over the coals … in South Africa, we call it “a braai” … and it certainly is a highlight meal. Some enjoy a slow cooker … we […]
Today was gardening day. I stopped working at 2pm for lunch and by the time I returned at 2.30pm it was drizzling. I started to pack my equipment away … and then decided that as the drizzle seemed so sparse, I would continue cutting the edges with the sheep shearer. My faith seemed to be […]
Have you ever asked yourself the question: “What is the real difference between The People of Israel and Christian People?” Perhaps a better way is to ask: “What is the real difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant?” To attempt to answer these questions I need to ask you to read the following […]
We studied the parable of the soils in Mark 4:1-20 tonight in our Bible Study Group. In these verses we see three groups of people who listened to Jesus. There were the disciples, the resistant and those who were spiritual slow starters. I want to speak today about those who were totally resistant. These are […]
Yesterday I alluded to the pastor (preacher) being overworked when the congregation do not fulfill their role by deploying their spiritual gifts for servicing in the Body of Christ, for the smooth running and functionality of the local church. Today I want to focus for a while on the pastor (preacher). Many people in the […]
As a little boy, I learnt the proverb “a stitch in time saves nine” from my mother. Being a boy, rough and ready, always pulling threads or hooking my jersey, mom would say that to me. So many years later I find that I have not learnt that lesson yet! About two weeks back we […]
Today we travelled through to Izapa Bush and Games Lodge, about half way to Moloto along the Moloto Road. Our appointment was for 12pm. Being Sunday, the travel was easy as there were very few vehicles on the road. The reason we went to Izapa was to do a rehearsal for some friends’ wedding on […]
Have you had one of those days where you were sad … hurting and yet at the same time there was joy and happiness? We had such a day today. Let me explain this to you … This morning was the funeral service for a friend which I had the privilege of taking. It was […]
We needed to get some milk for our use and buns for Sunday night’s gathering, so we popped into Gezina Galleries at midday. After parking, we walked past the Post Office. There was a queue, starting from one counter inside, stretching out of the door, along the side of the Post Office for about 20 […]
A few days ago, I spoke about communication. Today I want to speak about listening. Who are the best listeners? I know the indirect answer will be, “Men are the worst listeners!” I received this from a close friend today: “I’ve always wondered if the chickens communicated using fowl language. Maybe only when they’re egg-cited.” […]