The world is getting noisier by the day. Each week seemingly brings a new fad, and with several things competing for our attention, many of us seldom find time for quiet contemplation. Even when the surroundings are tranquil, there’s often a cacophony of noise inside our heads, typically including genuine concerns for ourselves and our …
Identity is one of the hotly debated topics in modern times. Some struggle with theirs, others seek to understand it, and many question theirs. It’s a topic of discussion in many of the spaces we occupy daily. Yet, I suspect that with all the distractions surrounding us today, very few people pause long enough to …
What does it mean to be a Christian? Attend a church regularly? Adhere to a list of dos and don’ts? Hold certain political positions and vote for certain political parties? I suspect these are some of the responses I’d received if I surveyed a cross-section of adults in my part of the world. I reckon …
In his letter to the Church in Rome, Paul remarked that the Old Testament Scriptures were written for our instruction [Romans 15:4]. So, it’s always worth reflecting on the characters as we read the Bible, especially in historical books. I’m currently studying the book of Genesis, and Lot, Abraham’s nephew, is one of those intriguing …
I have a son, and I would never consider sacrificing him to save my friends, let alone my enemies. Yet, that’s what God did with His only Son [Romans 5:6-11]. Any discussion about Good Friday from a Christian perspective must acknowledge this fact. God the Father is the perfect parent, and He loves His Son …
In any journey, it’s worthwhile to know where you are in relation to your destination. Anyone who decides to follow Jesus must realise that it’s a journey with a predetermined path, and we aren’t at liberty to change the route or the destination. In the first part of this discourse, I pointed out that if, …
Over the next three weeks, I’ll be writing about something that has just clicked for me and enabled me to understand where I am in my Christian walk. Paul holds up Jesus as our example and urges us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling [Philippians 2:12]. The qualifications at the end of …
Sadly, many of us have lost loved ones in recent times. Often, when I speak to people grieving, the subject of a loved one going to heaven invariably comes up, especially for those who believe in life after death. For some, it’s a hope rather than an expectation that the loved one makes it to …
It seems to me that many Christians like the idea of Jesus as Saviour, but not Jesus as Lord. We like the part of the Gospel that tells us that Jesus saves us from Hell, but not the part that tells us how to behave on earth. Jesus once asked: “Why do you call me …
For many of us, Christmas 2020 is befitting of the year we’ve had. On a global level, we’re battling a pandemic, wars, natural disasters and an economic crisis. Large parts of the world are experiencing political upheaval and racial tensions, and now, the emergence of two new, more infectious variants of Covid-19. While on an …
