Bible Readings Romans 13:1-7, Jeremiah 29:1-19 Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, There is a story about what happened in the Native American culture to train a young men bravery: On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, he was placed in a dense forest to spend the entire night alone. Until then … Continue reading Pray for the World!
Spiritual anorexia
Bible Readings Jeremiah 36:1-26 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Introduction Dear friends, During the so-called political struggle for a one-man-one-vote political system in South Africa, one of the major spokes-persons returned from an internal trip, drumming up support for the process. He was a church leader. His theology had all the hallmarks of Liberation Theology which treated … Continue reading Spiritual anorexia
The truth versus Innocent Blood
Bible Readings Jeremiah 26:1-15; Matthew 24:1-14 Introduction Dear family of God, The house opposite to the manse is for sale. A group of interested buyers to have a look. On their way back to the car, one remarked, “Look, you would live close to the Presbyterian Church; you could start attending church!” With disgust, the … Continue reading The truth versus Innocent Blood
“I had a dream!”
Scripture Readings 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Jeremiah 23:23-40 Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Long before God called Abraham, people worshipped other gods. Although they had names, none ever met them; yet, all worshipped them. They bowed to images of them. Those in charge had the privilege to the secrets regarding these gods. The worshippers … Continue reading “I had a dream!”
Obedience when God calls
Bible Readings Jeremiah 1:4-14 Jeremiah 20:7-18 Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, There were times in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ when those who were elected as leaders saw themselves as somewhat elevated above the rest of the body of Christ. It is still the case in some denominations. The … Continue reading Obedience when God calls
The Potter and the clay
Scripture Readings Romans 9:14-21 Jeremiah 18:1-10 Introduction There is a famous story of the days when Sir Christopher Wren was building St. Paul's Cathedral. On one occasion he was making a tour of the work in progress. He came upon a man at work and asked him: "What are you doing?" The man said: "I … Continue reading The Potter and the clay
Can we pray for rain?
Scripture Readings Romans 8:18-27 Jeremiah 14:1-22 Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, During the time of Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe, a friend of mine took a tour of that country. There was a visit to the magnificent Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made lake, game reserves, and other attractions. Upon his return, … Continue reading Can we pray for rain?
Expecting Christ’s Return (7)
Bible Readings Ecclesiastes 3:17-26; 2Thessalonians 3:1-15 Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, Beautiful homes, once deserted, often become cracked ruins. One theory is that the body heat of residents, as well as the typical humidity of baths, showers, and cooking associated with families living in it, is enough to prevent the walls … Continue reading Expecting Christ’s Return (7)
Expecting Christ’s return (8)
Bible Readings Ephesians 1:3-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Introduction My dear friends in Christ, In the early ’40s, communism spread into many parts of eastern Europe fell under the expansionist powers of the Soviet Union. The USSR was under the firm control of Joseph Stalin, who absolutely destroyed his political rivals. His brutal methods to achieve … Continue reading Expecting Christ’s return (8)
Expecting the return of Christ (6)
Bible readings Romans 8:22-39 2Thessalonians 2:9-17 Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Young William Wilberforce was discouraged one night in the early 1790s after another defeat in his 10 year battle against the slave trade in England. Tired and frustrated, he opened his Bible and began to leaf through it. A small piece … Continue reading Expecting the return of Christ (6)
