January conferences in South Africa worth praying for

“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be deliver...

Africa's misplaced excitment about Barack Obama

Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a sh...

South Africa – A Land of Contrasts

I flew into South Africa for the umpteenth time on Saturday, January 3, 2009, to preach at three pastors’ conferences. I want to use this bl...

A Review—Six months of blogging

“Then those who feared the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord paid attention and heard them, and a book of remembrance was written before...

Reformed Christians—Where are you?

“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything excep...

My Tribute to a Faithful Co-worker—Lumpuma

“I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of ...

Deacons—A Blessing or a Curse?

“Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the myster...