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What does it mean to participate in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ? [Jesus] saying, “The Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” Then he said to them all, “If any want to become…
Fleshly Thoughts…
Fleshly thoughts… scary and intriguing for most who come from a Christian background. For many the word ‘flesh’ is almost synonymous with “sinful.” It is mainly through the interpretation of Paul’s writings, that flesh has come to symbolize uncontrolled passions and twisted desires. (Paul’s thoughts are obviously more nuanced than such a shallow reading would…

From a Crate to a Cruise Ship
Many of you are aware of our involvement with an informal settlement (squatter camp community) in Hermanus. Today, as I help one of my ‘Sparklekids’ organize a Schengen visa, flights, travel insurance, etc., while in the middle of our own busy travel schedule, I am tempted to get frustrated. Then I remember what it has…

Dreaming of loved ones who passed away
Last night I had two dreams. One of deep joy and the other, frustrating. In the first I was in a home and suddenly I became aware of the fact that I was dreaming. Wow … I can create whatever I please now, I thought. As I looked at one of the bedroom doors, I…
Pre-existence?
In our conversations we have realized that the question of pre-existence is important to many. We read texts such as Ephesians 1:4 “…He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world…” or Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…” and wonder in what way were we known…
An Unexpected Twist
There are many twists and turns in the stories Jesus told and ultimately in the story He lived. Just when we think it is final, it is over, there is nothing more to this story, He surprises us. His enemies seem to triumph, His mission seems lost beyond hope as He breathes His last, but…


