Category: Focus on Christ

Sometimes we realize that we actually know nothing about a thing we thought we knew a lot about. Most times its simply because we hear, but we do not listen, and we look, but we do not see. Today we are going to talk about one of those things. If you ask a bunch of...

TODAY Receiving a phone call with good news on the birth of a healthy baby, brings joyful tears to those who have awaited the baby’s arrival for a long time.  There is excitement for new life and new beginnings.  Then again, whilst life is celebrated, somewhere in the world, someone was receiving sad news.  I...

Sometimes we know or are involved with people, whether family, colleagues or friends, who, according to Biblical standards, make immoral choices and live immoral lives.  Our viewpoint on what is immoral differs from them, with ranging from it is fine to tell lies, getting drunk beyond remembering anything, being dishonest to gain favour, sexual encounters...

In April 2018, we had the blessed opportunity to go on a seven-day Western Caribbean Cruise.  As we were boarding I took notice of all the different people from various countries and cultures.  Everyone was filled with excitement and for most, it was a dream come true.  I noticed as the days progressed, how people...

Why is God not healing me? One of the biggest questions I get, may it be online, via our Prayer Request Page or personally, is “why God does is not heal me”. I don’t have the answer to that question and I doubt if anyone do, which is also what I normally answer everyone. What...

I have been receiving quite a lot of prayer requests and questions about whether we should consider the feelings of others when making life decisions. Over the last few months many people approached me with this question, asking what they should do, especially when parents want their kids (young adults) to do what they think...

Looking outside my window, I see how the colours of the earth is changing and I realise, that the season has turned, and autumn has arrived.  The weather is changing, and temperatures are dropping.  I start pulling a jacket closer when going out, with my wool hat and scarf close by.  I love summer, but...

TRUE LOVE What is true love?  I think there will be many different responses to this question.  Some answers will probably include “everlasting, unconditional support, forgiveness, to never give up” etc.  Now all of this is very true but let me give you my definition by means of explanation. I was born on 24 June...

WHY LATER? Coming from supper in the mall, we needed to go down to the lower level, to exit.  As we were about to use the stairs, we decided to rather use the escalator.  As we were approaching, we noticed an elderly lady on the ground surrounded by paramedics trying to bring her back to...

Day Zero Everyday in South Africa we see and read about day zero, the day when the Cape Town taps will run dry, the day when there will be no more water left. The story about day zero has now also been published all over the world, especially since Cape Town will be the first...