Jesus said, “Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” (Matthew 16:25). This teaching seems counter-intuitive: how can I find my life by losing it? I quite like who I am. Why would I want to give that up? This theme is epitomised during… Continue reading Mat 16v25 – Counter Culture
I noticed a dead frog floating in the small tub we filled with water for our water-loving aqua dog to cool down in. The issue was that the frog, attracted by the irresistible allure of the water, could hop in, but it couldn’t get out. And so, sadly, the very thing it most desired would… Continue reading Joh 8v36 – The drowned frog
Jeep’s slogan is “live without limits”. While this sounds like fun for those seeking adventures, it’s a disaster as a life slogan. Our world is increasingly adopting this slogan. People can behave in any way they want. Define themselves in any way they want. Indulge in anything they want. But it’s not new. Thousands of… Continue reading Psa 16v6 – No limits
It’s shocking; I just saw someone who is a slave! I thought slavery was abolished hundreds of years ago. But what’s more shocking is where I saw them. It wasn’t in some dark underground room. It was in the mirror! What burdens are you carrying? Worries about your future? Anger about what politicians are doing… Continue reading Joh 8v34 – The slave
There was a King who wanted his debts to be settled. They brought him a man who owed him millions of dollars. The king demanded payment. The man begged for mercy, and the king forgave all his debts. This same man had a servant who owed him only 1000 dollars. He refused to forgive him… Continue reading Mat 18v35 – The unforgiving prison
The Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. The tension, the stress. South Africa win by one point. The excitement! The Rugby World Cup semi-finals. The tension, the stress. South Africa win by one point. The exhilaration. The Rugby World Cup finals. The tension, the stress. South Africa win by one point. The euphoria! It’s just too 1DERFUL!… Continue reading 1Co 15v57 – Won by (the) One!
Three values that guide my life are faith, family, and freedom. While not all choose faith, and many prioritise finance or fame over family, most value freedom. Yet, can ultimate freedom exist without faith? You have the freedom to strum the strings of a guitar in any way you like, but this doesn’t mean you… Continue reading 2Co3v17 – Finding Freedom
The book of Nehemiah tells the story of the return of the Jewish people to their land to rebuild Jerusalem after being in captivity for hundreds of years. While still under the rule of a foreign king, they are allowed to rebuild the city’s walls. However, despite this wonderful opportunity, Nehemiah laments, “So now today… Continue reading Gal 5v1 – Slaves in freedom
Is captivity a good thing or a bad thing? We might think it is terrible because the captor restricts the freedom of the captive. However, putting dangerous criminals in prison keeps them from hurting more people. So, captivity is also good. It depends on who or what is in captivity and who the captor is.… Continue reading 2Co 10v5 – Captive thoughts
We recently visited an eco cabin in the mountains where birds were abundant. They were very playful and comfortable with our presence. As soon as we sat down on the deck, the birds would perch nearby, looking for food. A huge storm was brewing, and I wondered where the birds would go to shelter from… Continue reading Mat 6v26 – Unfettered and free