Most people tend to feel very fuzzy and sentimental about the Christmas season. Pictures of good-natured elves and quaint Christmas lights dominate our Instagram. We hear songs of saintly Christmas cheer and how the world will be a better place if we could only like each other more. Before you accuse me of being the… Continue reading Christmas is good and dangerous
Wisdom for life from a master-builder
We are constantly in need of wisdom if we are going to live successfully because we are not born with complete knowledge of all things. We need input from the outside. The Bible is input from the outside – the best kind of input: revelation from God himself. In a world of differing worldviews and… Continue reading Wisdom for life from a master-builder
Abortion and magic baby-dust
Abortion, the intentional termination of pregnancy, has been practiced since ancient times all across the world. The first recorded mention of it is from Egypt dated 1550 BC. Over the centuries, governments and cultures have cyclically embraced and condemned abortion across the world. In South Africa, abortion was fully legalized in 1997. A woman, or… Continue reading Abortion and magic baby-dust
When good times go bad (worldliness in the church)
Perhaps one of the best examples of good times going bad is the sinking of the Titanic. Can you imagine that fateful night? All was good. The band was performing, passengers were all dressed up and enjoying conversations, children were snoozing, grandparents were eating, couples were kissing and a generally good times was being had… Continue reading When good times go bad (worldliness in the church)
Four principles in giving to God’s work
God’s work has always been funded by God’s people.