From Manger to Majesty: The Contrast of Christ’s Comings

Many people today disregard Christianity as weak, irrelevant, ineffective and feeble. They don’t think it has much to offer to real people living in the real world. To them, the Christian faith does not seem to make much real difference or have much real impact. To them, the Christian faith is largely only psychologically comforting… Continue reading From Manger to Majesty: The Contrast of Christ’s Comings

Better with a Millstone: The Seriousness of Spiritual Influence

Jesus said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come!  It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. (Luke… Continue reading Better with a Millstone: The Seriousness of Spiritual Influence

Who are the refugees?

Much has been said in the last few weeks in the news and opinion pieces about refugees. Recently, and somewhat controversially, the USA granted 49 “Afrikaners” (white South Africans with an Afrikaans background) refugee status. Donald Trump and Cyril Rhamaposa, the SA president, even debated SA’s crime problem n the Oval Office. A refugee is… Continue reading Who are the refugees?

Holy Ingenuity: Being Crafty for the Kingdom

Being crafty is not necessarily a bad thing. The serpent in Genesis 3:1 is described as “crafty” and yet the same Hebrew word is translated as “wise/ prudent” in Proverbs 14:15, “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.”  Craftiness or shrewdness can be a good or bad thing – depending… Continue reading Holy Ingenuity: Being Crafty for the Kingdom