Category Archives: Reflections

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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/

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

To All In The UPCSA Please receive the epistle from the Moderator of the General Assembly.

A friend, a colleague in ministry, a mentor and someone who has been literally a father to me, Prof. John Wesley De Gruchy shares the following reflection during COVID-19 lockdown. John has written and published well over 40 books. He taught in the Religious Studies Dept at UCT for many years and was Dean. He […]

Attached, please find an epistle to the congregation of St Columba’s, Hatfield