SWEETNESS – The flavour of salt
Ironically, you have to be seasoned with salt to be sweet. Here are a dozen trademarks of a sweet person
THE SPIRITUAL VIRTUE OF BEAUTY
Beauty, the most evident and attractive virtue of all, is about becoming. Adding outward adornments can make you beautiful but only by adding inner virtues can you become beautiful.
SWITZERLAND: THE FRUIT OF FREEDOM SOWN WITH THE SEED OF MARTYRDOM
Switzerland bears witness that Christians are not buried but planted, and that the fruit of freedom is often found on the tree of persecution. The martyrdom of St Maurice and his followers becomes a key event in searching for answers to questions which is yet unanswered in modern-day closed countries.
The imperfection of a perfect Christ
His perfect redemption is revealed through His imperfect body. Our perfect joy is received through His imperfect resurrection
UKRAINE – In the shadow of Easter.
In 2022, with a devastating war raging in Ukraine, Easter will be a time to not only call to remembrance the sacrificial redemption of a crucified Christ, but also a time to reflect on what we as Christians define to be the cornerstone of our faith. The pain and hardship endured by the people of Ukraine will remain senseless and meaningless unless we can view it from the shadow of the cross.
THE CHRISTMAS LESSON FOR A COVID VACCINE
Think about the Christmas story. Jesus was born into a community and into a generation. This is the context of all of Scripture. And, believe it or not, this provides two wonderful lessons in how we approach the COVID vaccine
One COVID-19 death, 6 souls secured for an eternity with God.
One COVID-19 death, 6 souls secured for an eternity with God. Yes, COVID-19 will never have the final say. We should therefore not fight it, but use. This is indeed a season of Kairos opportunities
South Africa: A time to overcome.
Fighting back is not the option – we are called to retaliate. The only choice we have as Christians is to choose our weapons wisely. Only the armaments that are found in the armour of Christ will ultimately secure victory.
A LOVELESS PANDEMIC
In an attempt to put the current pandemic into the context of 1 Corinthians 13, I wrote a 1 COVID-19 adaption of the chapter of love.
INSALTED – Christianity inside out
INsalted (Not to be confused with insulted or insulting – to speak to or treat with disrespect or scornful abuse.) Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. INSALTED: the blessing of having your inner self[1] filled[2] to the brim[3], and seasoned with virtues that reflect the beauty, the consciousness, and the character of…