by Des Cramer | 20 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Confession is integral to the Christian life. First John 1:9 emphasises the necessity of confessing our sins: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This verse isn’t merely a suggestion—it...
by Des Cramer | 17 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Sin is an uncomfortable truth that Christians must confront honestly. Even after placing our faith in Christ, we discover that we remain capable of sinning—a realisation that can be deeply troubling. When we actually commit an act of sin, it disturbs us profoundly,...
by Francois Koch | 15 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:21–23 offer one of the most sobering warnings in all of Scripture. His teaching pierces through religious complacency and challenges us to examine the very foundation of our faith. The text begins with Christ’s declaration: “Not everyone who...
by Stephan van Kampen | 13 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips.” (Psalm 141:3) Understanding the universal struggle with speech control and recognising its importance for spiritual maturity naturally leads to a crucial question: How do we practically work...
by Stephan van Kampen | 10 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
“If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. So also...
by Stephan van Kampen | 8 Oct 2025 | Articles, Christian Living
“If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body” (James 3:2). Having established that we all stumble in many ways, James doesn’t leave us wallowing in our weakness. Instead, he presents us with a remarkable...
