How big should a Christian’s Bible be? Good Christians should have a really big Bible so that other can clearly see it’s a Bible. Really spiritual Christians should have a leather bound Bible with cross references. Bible’s that contain only the New Testaments and Psalms are ok for new Christians, but you really should aim… Continue reading How big is your Bible?
Too good for God
“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
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?