The Complexity of Freedom

The Complexity of Freedom

Freedom is a complex thing; one freedom invariably affects another freedom. For example if you want the freedom of a longer life, you may have to limit the freedom of being able to eat whatever you want. This can also be seen in the history of South Africa: Liberties...
Moms Who Work (Part Two)

Moms Who Work (Part Two)

In a previous article I sought to make the biblical case that a woman who is blessed to be a mother is called to workas a mom. She is to work hard at raising a godly seed. This is clearly the calling of a woman with children, as indicated in such passages as 1 Timothy...
Your Real Klout Score: Your Wife

Your Real Klout Score: Your Wife

Late last year my attention was drawn to a website called “Klout: The Standard of Influence.” The website gives you a Klout Score and defines it like this: “The Klout Score measures a person’s overall online influence on a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being the most...
A Christmas Meditation: For Us and for Our Salvation

A Christmas Meditation: For Us and for Our Salvation

“Who for us men and for our salvationcame down from heaven.” This is my favourite line of the Nicene Creed. When I read it I want to shout out in worship, and I hope it will do the same for you. It is a perfectly apt line to consider this Christmas season. It answers...
Nelson “Madiba” Mandela

Nelson “Madiba” Mandela

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, affectionately known as Madiba, was buried last Sunday. Once upon a time the world’s most famous prisoner, he left this life on 5 December and we have seen his remains interred at an event viewed by the entire world. God has a way of...
Four Ways to Grow in 2014

Four Ways to Grow in 2014

The new year is upon us. In just over two weeks we will be enveloped in all the hustle and bustle of 2014. Now, you may think a New Year’s post like this is a bit early, but do read on. Assuming you plan on making New Year’s resolutions, I have a four suggestions here...