The Ministry of the Chaplain – Restoring Broken Lives I believe that as Christ Followers, we are called upon to lead people into a place of healing and reconciliation; to be restorers of broken communities, broken relationships and brokenness. Christ bought healing wherever He went. His presence led people into Read more…
Our lives are filled with noise and busyness. We are surrounded by chatter – in the media, on our cell phones and WhatsApp groups. The radio. Noise. Sometimes its a noise that we become accustomed too – a white noise in the background, a constant purr…or roar. Its only when Read more…
The longing to be happy is a universal human experience ( John Piper – Desiring God) but the search for happiness in many peoples lives can create a restlessness and discontent when that search is based on our external circumstances. It leads to discontent, because humans always seem to want what they cannot have. Because what we have is never enough, and the world breeds discontent in us.
En Gedi is the largest oasis along the western shore of the Dead Sea. (https://www.bibleplaces.com/engedi/) named after the copious spring which waters it in the territory of Judah. . On his flight from Saul, David dwelt in the strongholds of En Gedi. ( 1 Sam 23:29 ; 24:1) whilst Solomon Read more…
The Nativity story does not end with the sheep and the angels and the 3 wise men…because the story is only beginning….
“ Bus driver – MOVE THAT BUS” How many of you remember the reality series from a couple years back called “ Extreme Makeover – Home Edition? It was a reality series that starred Ty Pennington and would provide home improvements for less fortunate families and communities? Each episode would Read more…
The Righteous Shall Live by FaithRomans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” I’m not ashamed of the Gospel – but living out Read more…
I have a problem at home. No, its not that type of a problem. But it’s a serious one at that, and its all my brother in laws fault. He introduced me and the boys to this online strategy game called Clash of Clans – ever heard of it? Ok, Read more…
The author of the history presented here is unknown – it was possibly Alan Webster or Rev. Dave Smit, however tribute must also be paid to those who have gone before: to those responsible for “ the seed sown” and those “who tended the garden” during some difficult times. People Read more…
We are living in some challenging times, are we not? It would be remiss of me to not acknowledge and speak about the confusion and challenges that we as a nation find ourselves in presently. After all, a minister’s job is to offer support, guidance and Gods wisdom in times Read more…