Tag: Faith
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God is Not the Bad Guy
I’ve recently found myself uttering the three most difficult words following a bike accident which resulted in a fractured elbow. When something difficult happens, it is interesting the spin people attempt to put on it. I was in the doctor’s office receiving my diagnosis, when I mentioned to the nurse, “there goes my Cape Argus…
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Crime on the Missions Field
One of the biggest challenges of living and working in South Africa is the constant awareness of crime. Near the top of the list in violent crimes such as murder and rape, South Africa poses a bit a of a safety threat. Poverty drives muggings and home robberies. Very few nights pass when I do…
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Unintended Roadblocks
I’ve followed a number of dialogues over social media in the last year. Many hot button items get debated and strong opinions come out. Immigration Gun Control Politics Homosexuality I have to admit, many of the comments from Christians have been shocking. While I know it is not the intention of the people, we can inadvertently put…
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Study, Do, Teach
Many of us have a dream from God. How do these dreams become a reality? God could just drop them out of the sky, but He usually give dreams to those who have been faithful to invest in knowing Him and His Word Many of us have been told since we were young to “read…
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Fresh Air by Chris Hodges
I first heard of Chris Hodges from an article he wrote for Relevant Magazine. He had me at the title with, “Are You Loving God out of Obligation.” Take a look at an excerpt from this article: “Some people are trying to be good people by doing godly things—reading their Bible, praying and serving those…