"In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." (Luke 15:10 NIV)This introduction leads to the Parable of the Lost Son.The dad had two sons. The younger one demanded his inheritance right now....
"At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind." (Luke 7:21, NIV)In Africa there is hardly anyone who does not believe in evil spirits; for most recognize that they have experienced these evil...
"If you stick with this, living out what I tell you, you are my disciples for sure. Then you will experience for yourselves the truth, and the truth will free you." (John 8:31-32, MSG)I have visited a lot of churches all over the world.Most of them preach and sing....
What do you do when you find you have hardly any fuel in your car? What if there is no fuel around you, and the next station is 100 km away?This was our situation...We were at the northern-most part of the in the Northern Peninsula of Newfoundland. We were towing our...
Last time, in the “Experiencing our Heavenly Father” series, Part 4, we warned about the loveless state of most legalistic churches, where doctrines are emphasized over getting to know Jesus.How different it is when we only follow Jesus, for when we focus on the “I...
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." (Gal 5:1 NIV) What does this text mean? It means that only Jesus can give us freedom. It is only through His death that He gives us victory. No one else can give that freedom. Only Jesus. The church cannot give freedom;...
There are so many people that are discouraged. Some have eating disorders and they don’t know what to do. Others live in fear. I knew a woman who could not go out of her home. She was a prisoner of her own device! There are also many who have addictions. No matter...