Good morning, People of God, the ancient Hebrews who wrote the Old Testament, viewed God’s own breath as the essential characteristic of the human soul. John Wesley, an Anglican priest and founder of Methodism used to ask, “How is it with your soul today?” In the very first month of 2021, I ask the same …
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COVID-19 Reflection Part V
Good morning, Saints, Here is the final part (5) of my expanded epistle for January: Thank you for keeping on with it. “Every valley shall be lifted up,and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level,and the rough places a plain.” Isaiah 40:4 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA) This text …
COVID-19 Reflection Part IV
Here is part 4 of my expanded epistle for January: The internet and social media are literally awash with conspiracy theories. There is a counter-narrative for everything, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Videos go round and round as people forward them on. A favoured COVID-19 treatment advice I receive monthly is, “just gargle with …
COVID-19 Reflection Part III
Good morning, Saints, Here is part 3 of my extended epistle for January. Folks, for some of us, the very word “vaccination” is terrifying. Most of us don’t like needles at all! I vividly remember having immunisation jabs that scared me for life. Perhaps there’s some latent primal fear of puncturing the skin. I think …
COVID-19 Reflection Part II
Good morning, Saints, Here is the second part of my expanded epistle for January 2021. You already know that the COVID-19 situation has flared up, possibly with a SARS COV-2 mutation that we received from the UK (and that has now spread to France). My family was on holiday but then decided to return home …
COVID-19 Reflection Part I
Good morning, Saints, You already know that the COVID-19 situation has flared up, possibly with a SARS COV-2 mutation in our country. We were on holiday but decided to return home rather than risk being stuck in the Cape for an extended and uncertain period. On the way back, the President announced a return to …
Reflection
Good morning Saints! 🥰✝️Today on this Christmas Eve, we dare to remember: 🤱🏻 Unto us a child is born! Hallelujah! Tell out my soul the greatness of the Lord;Tender to me the promise of God’s word;To children’s children forever more! In all circumstances, Christ is Emmanuel.Our hope abides in Christ. In season and out; in …
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Call to Worship(inspired by Matthew 11:29 and Revelation 21:5) Come all who are wearyof wealth, of poverty, of power, of struggle, of division Come all who are heavy-ladenwith too much, with too little, with anxiety, with fear, with anger Come all who have hopefor liberation, for peace, for freedom, for the kingdom Hear these words“See, …
A Reflection
God comes to us to rescue us. Listen to Scripture: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). *Psalm 46:1* ESV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. *Revelation 3: 20* ESV Behold, I stand at the …
A Brief Reflection on Matthew 6: 33 and the Kingdom of God
Recently, I read a devotion that used the text from Matthew 6:33, where Jesus says: Matthew 6v33 (NIV) 3 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This made me think about that verse, and especially what it could mean. In the Contemporary English …
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Hello, Women of the Church! Praying you are all well and superbly blessed! I happened upon the following article and thought I’d share it with you. It’s just a random question and not pointed at any specific person. But I wonder if you’ve ever wondered about this question? Here we go, have a read. https://womensministrytoolbox.com/women-really-want-womens-ministry/
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Good morning, In my latest pastoral epistle, I referred to this study. It is a two part reflection and Bible study on the Revelation, the last book in the Biblical canon. There is text and then follows a two-part youtube video. I wrote the text but didn’t make the video. It may be helpful for people to put …
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We need to get the idea that being a Christ-follower is not about what you know about the Bible. It is all about how the Scripture transforms your life. The last three words are the key idea. “transform” – God via Scripture does not merely change you – God transforms you. Completely. Entirely. But it …
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100 YEARS Years ago, I served the church in Botswana. I had been invited as a missionary. We lived on a mission station with a long and rich history. I often think of the young people there, and where they have grown to in life. That HIV/AIDS work I did, what long-term impact did it …
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To All In The UPCSA Please receive the epistle from the Moderator of the General Assembly.
