“Religion is a crutch for weak people” I’m sure you have friends that say this kind of thing. They may add: “I don’t need God, I’ve got it together! I lead a good life. I’m not a rapist or a murderer or corrupt.” The error of this kind of thinking is that it holds a… Continue reading Too good for God
Author: Pastorfish
A lesson from Haji
Haji, a practising Muslim from Zanzibar, came to stay at my place for a month a few years ago. We had a super time sightseeing, eating, laughing, biting shopping malls (yes , I know its seems unbelievable!) and enjoying Cape Town. Yet, often times we had to cut our trip short in order for Haji… Continue reading A lesson from Haji
Do not be anxious
We South Africans are anxious about many things. I think anti-depressants are one of the most commonly prescribed medications in our country. We are anxious about the future, our jobs, the crime rate, our retirement, our bank balance, our politics, our relationship or lack or relationships, and the list goes on. Jesus disciples in Luke 12 also… Continue reading Do not be anxious
Does God allow divorce?
To sum up the Bible’s teaching’s on marriage and divorce: 1. Marriage is the sacred union between one man and one woman and God’s intention is for marriage to last a lifetime. 2. Divorce is not always sinful. 3. Divorce is permitted, but not required, on the ground of sexual immorality. 4. Divorce is permitted,… Continue reading Does God allow divorce?
The most important thing
What is the most important issue in your life right now? Your exams, your job, your upcoming wedding, your children,your girlfriend, your cancer? Jesus, in Mark 2, speaks to what’s really important. Friends bring a paralysed man to Jesus, who by this stage is a semi-famous miracle worker. The paralysed man is lowered to Jesus… Continue reading The most important thing