Law of Love
The Law of love gives freedom: but how do we give freedom to our loved ones, when they could get hurt, make mistakes, or choose a path of life that would destroy them? How do we give them freedom, yet have peace?
Too Old to be Useful
“I am too old to do anything for the kingdom of God, it is up to the younger generations to do it now.” Do older people have a role to play when they don't have the energy anymore.
Circles of Influence
Often we feel that we cannot change anything about the world we live in. Yet we all have relationships with other people and come across people in our day to day life. Could we be more intentional about how we approach the people in our lives? We look at Jesus' example to find answers.
Kindness is Not Deserved
We are often kind to people whom we think deserve some kindness, but is that what kindness is really about? What motivates our kindness and is it really only related to the things we say and do?
Everybody Needs Compassion
We may think of ourselves as compassionate, but is it not empathy or pity? What does compassion really look like? Jesus had compassion, so what would we be our characteristics if we were a people of compassion?
Sister or Step-sisters
Are there brothers and sisters in the family of God, or step family? Our attitude to them, will determine how we treat them. How does God prepare us for relationships?
Who Can You Count On?
To count on somebody is to expect them to help you when you need them. In this world, where problems can be counted on, to have someone in our lives who we can be confident in and depend on, is of great value. So who can you count on?
Pray for Someone
Do you pray that prayer: “Lord please be with so and so, who is ... or be with that one who is...” I visited a church recently where this is how they prayed for members [...]
Best Mom for the Job
Timothy was expelled from playschool at age three. He was just too busy for them. He was a disruption in class and the final straw was when he ran down a slide and endangered himself [...]
Are You in a Team?
I have just had our 20th Beauty for Ashes Conference here in Johannesburg and every year the task seems greater than my own capacity to do it. Last year I learnt the very important lesson [...]
