“Friends…We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them.” (Acts 14:15). This wonderful message shared two thousand years ago is as true and as needed today as it was then. It’s an invitation… Continue reading Act 14v15 – Good News Day
When you open your mouth, what comes out? Gos… How would you finish this word? It makes a huge difference. Gos…sip or Gos…pel. When the words are spoken, they both may have the same sweet taste in the mouth. Gossip – Did you hear what Tanya said to her friends? Gospel – Did you hear… Continue reading Pro 18v21 – Gossip or Gospel
Here is an amazing message to you from Paul – “You are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for you to do.” (Ephesians 2:10). The word “handiwork” is the Greek word poiema. This is the origin of the English word “poem”. Another way of reading this… Continue reading Eph 2v10 – You are God’s poem
What a feeling, seeing my wife’s name selected from thousands of entries in a lucky draw. And then the joy of receiving the prizes – a free meal and bottles of wine. What a feeling. But there was more – a free night’s accommodation. And then there was more. Watching our sports team beat their… Continue reading 1Co 15v57 – Winning
After reading “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Victor Frankl, which details his horrific experience in the Nazi concentration camps, I was left in awe of his unwavering attitude in the face of unimaginable adversity. The key message of the book, for me, was the literal death-defying result of hope. Victor Frankl explains how the prisoners… Continue reading Rev 21v4 – Surprised by Hope
It’s the end. Friends are sharing their eulogies. My eulogies. I listen as they give thanks for what I did, and say how much they will miss me. It’s lovely to hear. No, I am not dead, but it is the end of my 40-year association with my university, where I was first a student… Continue reading Pro 15v23 – The farewell
We are catching a shuttle from where we are staying in Cape Town to Table Mountain. The shuttle driver is really upbeat as he shares stories of his family and other achievements in life. On the return, we are picked up by a different driver who is gloomy. He complains about the traffic and parking… Continue reading Col 3v1-2 – The shuttle drivers
How do you picture someone standing who is excited and happy compared to someone who is sad and depressed? When we are happy and excited, we stand up tall and look up. When we are sad and depressed, we hunch over and look down. Our posture reflects our mood. However, our posture can also cause… Continue reading Luk 21v28 – Look up
“What do you need? Anything, just let me know.” These are such comforting words to hear from a friend. But, sometimes, what we need is beyond what our friends can offer. However, what if the offer is made by someone who can meet all your needs? “My God will meet all your needs according to… Continue reading Phi 4v19 – What do you need?
What is your favourite smell? The smell of baked bread? The aroma of food cooking on a barbecue? The smell of a wood fire burning on a cold winter’s night? The scent of a sea breeze? There is nothing more powerful and stirring than a beautiful smell. However, the more important question is not “What… Continue reading 2Co 2v15 – Favourite smell