Life can be challenging, and sometimes it feels like no one is listening. But the Bible reminds us that God always hears His children: The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Psalm 34:17 But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from …
Denial to Boldness
The story of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus is familiar to many. (Read Matthew 26:69–75) Three times, Peter denied knowing Jesus. Three opportunities to stand with Him- missed. And then, the rooster crowed. Peter remembered Jesus’ words… and wept bitterly. But here’s what’s remarkable: that was not the end of Peter’s story. At that moment, Peter …
The Matthew Principle
Have you ever heard of the Matthew Principle? For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. Matthew 25:29 At first glance, this verse can seem confusing – almost unfair. It might even sound …
God Cannot Steer a Parked Car
When a car is parked, there is no way that it will go anywhere. Someone would have to switch on the car and start driving for it to move from its location. In the same way, God cannot steer a parked car! How often do we ask God “Show me and I’ll go”, but that …
Beskerming In Onsekerheid
Wanneer ons rondom ons kyk, besef ‘n mens ons leef in ‘n baie onseker tyd en die konstante onsekerheid, laat ons soms baie oorweldig voel. Aangesien dinge so onseker is, is almal soekend. Almal is soekend na verskillende dinge, maar tog is die meeste mense op soek na gemoedsrus. In ‘n wêreld wat dinge die …