Language of Thought
In Luke 5:22 we read what happened when people brought a paralytic to Jesus but there were so many people, they had to climb onto the roof to lower him down in front of Him. Among those present were Pharisees and teachers of the law. They thought, “Now this is going to get interesting.” When …
A Bright Light
Looking at a city during the night we can clearly distinguish between the bright and dim lights. Obviously, the more power is supplied to the light, the brighter it will shine. Looking at Christians from afar might leave the same impression with God. In Proverbs 20:27 we read, "The spirit of a man is the …
Listen!
It was late in the afternoon when Sam and Liza carried the last box into their new home. Apart from a table that got scratched, the move went fine. For this family the day had started 14 hours earlier. It was still dark outside when Sam got out of bed. Sam Jones is a middle …
Talk!
In Revelation 8:1 we read: "When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour". The question comes to mind: what had happened to all the women then? This is only a joke, but the statement that women talk a lot is an understatement. I am married to a …
Speaking Words
Words are the instruments we use to express our love and appreciation or whatever we desire to say. Words are meant to come alive. However, some words take the shape of thorns or knives. Some fall to the ground and remain motionless. Some have wings and fly into the air but soon disappear from ear. …
Do you miss Me?
Missing a loved one is an agonizing and heartbreaking experience. However, it is the most agonizing experience of all when someone you love is within reach but chooses not to contact you. This is exactly what Jesus experiences when He says that He misses us. God accepts us with open arms when we commit our …
I do not Know You
While I was a minister I invited a well-known preacher to minister in our congregation. He spent five days with us in our home and yet, three years later when I met him somewhere else, he did not remember me. I realised that it would be difficult to remember everyone you get to know, especially …
If Only…
Christians often blame God for not being present in their lives. People often cry out: IT SEEMS YOU HAVE GONE MISSING, LORD! If only I could hear You, Lord! If only I could see You! If only You would speak to me and reveal Yourself to me! I am pretty sure the Lord will answer …
Woman Without Name
My grandson received his first colouring book with pride. He was more interested in the crayons than the book at first. He drew lines randomly all over the page but eventually got the hang of it. One day he discovered that walls and furniture can fulfil the same purpose as a book. His mom cleaned …
God is With Us
One of my late uncles was a cardiologist. One day as he attended a school rugby match, in which his son was playing, one of the scholars was injured. My uncle immediately went to the injured boy to examine him. While he was busy, a nurse, who was operating as medical officer, arrived on the …
Experience God
When a person lives intimately close to someone, a relationship is formed between them. The most important feature of a relationship is communication through speech using images, sounds, colours, etc. We are all familiar with this. We apply our senses to look at people, touch them and speak to them while listening to what they …
Live!
While looking out over the sea I was stunned by the scene that met my eyes. Although it was late autumn, it was a hot day without a breeze in the air. The water had the appearance of liquid glass moving smoothly up and down without any ripples on the surface. It was as if …
A New Day
I woke early one morning before sunrise with a song in my heart. Jesus told me that a new day was on its way and went on to reveal something that we know but never think about. Every new day has never been before. Everyone is free to take the hand of God and live …
Faithful Friend
The doctor looked at Casper with a sombre expression on his face. “My friend, I have known you for only a few months, but I have some bad news. Your situation has deteriorated. It seems likely that you would meet our King in a few months from now. Are you ready to meet Him?” Casper …
Hands
In 1 Corinthians 12 we find an argument raised between the different body parts - “If the ear should say...,” or, “if the foot should say…,” Imagine the different body parts communicating with one another in the following conversation: “Most of us are found on the head and because we are on top, we certainly …
Debt
After church, Debby waited in her car for her daughter, Jeannie, to get back from Sunday school. Debby’s mind was occupied with her financial problems. Debt she was facing had made her reach a point of desperation. When Jeannie returned, she got into the car and told her mother that she had learned a new …
Counting the Days
When Gloria wrote her final exam of the semester, she could not wait to finish. For months now, she had been counting the days to go home and finally, the day had arrived! She was tired and looked forward to going home to her parents and spend time with them in the beautiful old farmhouse. …
Most Valuable Asset
What is better than achieving or gaining something special? Sharing it with people we love of course. As a parent I know how glad and proud I was when my first child was born. I could not wait to get asset4 2home to tell my parents about my daughter, I phoned them from a payphone …