On the run with the church
I sometimes wish church was more like a running club. It doesn’t matter who you are, you’re united by the fact that you’re training together or running a race together. Everyone is travelling along the...
View ArticleTo an Unknown God – The Risk and Challenge of Mission
I often wonder if Paul of New Testament fame would be welcomed if he stepped into the church today. He seems to be the kind of guy who could rock your boat. Paul and Barnabas fell out (and were later...
View ArticleStriking the Right Note
Nurses and teachers are striking in South Africa. Unions are demanding an 8.6% wage increase and a R1 000 housing allowance. The government is offering a 7% increase plus R700 for housing. The...
View ArticleGospel Truth Comes in Many Guises
I have had occasion to worship in many different churches: different denominations (Apostolic Faith Mission, Anglican, Assemblies of God, Baptist, Mar Thoma, Methodist, NCMI, Presbyterian, Roman...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Life Cycle of Churches and Church Leaders
I love our mid-week service for the elderly. They teach me about grace, the cycle of life (latter years) and are among the most encouraging crowd I know. It often has me thinking about ageing,...
View ArticleChurch Now: Kingdom Expression Four – Hand-Back (blog vii)
Scripture: Romans 10v13-15 lays the grounds for this forth expression of kingdom of activity. The Apostle Paul most clearly states: “As the scripture says, “Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help...
View ArticleA Not-so-secret Secret
I love this time of year. Nothing beats the winter sun pouring onto my veranda. Our aloes are budding and will flower shortly. Amethyst sunbirds are drinking nectar from a tree aloe in flower near...
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