The older I become, the more I value patience as an indispensable component of success in any sphere of life. We often roll our eyes when children ask the dreaded “Are we there yet?” question for the umpteen time. However, that behaviour is indicative of a malaise in human nature. Most of us can point …
In Paul’s last epistle, his second letter to Timothy, he made a compelling argument of faith that included these words: “…I know Whom I have believed, and I am persuaded…” [2 Timothy 1:12]. He made that statement in prison, awaiting death. Here was the great apostle who took the Gospel to the Gentiles in Roman …
Many people aspire to become influencers today and with good reason. It can be very lucrative with a large enough following on the right social media platforms. I watched a documentary a few days ago that featured a 9-year-old with a considerable following on a social media platform receiving $200 for every post he made. …
There are a few animals – both predator and prey, whose eyes are strategically placed on their heads to allow for a much wider field of vision than human beings, thus enhancing their chances of survival. Nevertheless, these animals still have blindspots. Even without those blindspots, they can only see so far ahead, so they …
On a school run recently, one of my kids asked: “Daddy, is God ever fed up with us?” Over the years, my kids have stumped me with questions about God, but on this occasion, I couldn’t have been more delighted to answer them. I explained to them God’s faithful love [Jeremiah 31:3], His boundless grace …
One of the most frustrating experiences for believers is unanswered prayer. I’ve had numerous conversations with sincere Christians who’ve had to deal with unexpected silence from heaven. At times, it’s gut-wrenching, but I’ve learnt over the years that God doesn’t need me to manage His PR. I’ve also found myself wrestling with God’s silence. Yet …
I don’t know anyone who likes waiting, especially when they don’t know how long they will be waiting for. Many of us are naturally impatient – a problem exacerbated by a culture that often promotes instant gratification. For many Christians, waiting for God is often the most challenging part of the Christian walk. I struggle …
In recent weeks, I have written about the need to candidly assess our walk with God in line with the results we’re experiencing in our Christian experience and, I have also written about the cost of being ignorant of the ways of God. I believe the quality of the results we experience and the level …
At Easter, we commemorate an event which has only happened once in the history of the world. 2000 years ago, Jesus of Nazareth was gruesomely tortured and killed. However, 3 days later, He rose from the dead. Jesus, after His resurrection, appeared to more than 500 people over 40 days. In some cases, He even …
What makes human beings different from beasts? Both eat, need rest and procreate. Like beasts, human beings seek out a home, look out for their young and in some cases, live in communities. There are many other similarities, so it’s easy to see why Evolutionists claim that human beings evolved from lower primates. That said, …
