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The Wellspring Within

The Wellspring Within – Cultivating a Heart That Reflects the Divine At the core of our existence lies the heart, a wellspring of life from which our actions, character, and essence emanate. This central hub of our being requires our vigilant protection, for it is the birthplace of all that we do and all that we are. The heart’s condition is the compass that guides our journey, steering us toward either the light of truth or the shadows of deceit.…

Relationships Matter

We had just arrived in California after a crazy first few months in the US. We were about to celebrate our first Christmas in our new home country. We were freaking out to say the least… everything was new and different and we were a very long way from our family and our long standing and deeply entrenched Christmas traditions. We had no decorations, and a strange sense of Christmas being incomplete. Two days before Christmas, there was a knock…

Christ is real – God is in me!

Living Out Faith: Practically Embodying God’s Presence In the Christian faith, acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God is not merely a declaration but a transformative commitment that shapes every facet of a believer’s life.  1 John 4:15 emphasizes that by acknowledging Jesus, God resides in us, and we in God. So, how does one practically live out and demonstrate this profound transformative truth? Embracing Christ’s Teachings: Living out the acknowledgment of Jesus involves more than just affirming His identity…

A Gift of True Value

A Journey of Selflessness It’s so easy to be consumed by thoughts of personal gain and individual success. Even in a season of giving there is such a spirit of getting that prevails. Yet, as Philippians 3:7 reminds us, there’s profound wisdom in reassessing what we see as valuable. To truly see the needs of others and extend a helping hand, we must relinquish certain day-to-day thoughts and actions that hinder our ability to empathize and connect. 1. Material Obsession:…

Deck the Halls – Or Not

Jesus’ Birth – the Start of a Transformative Journey Whatever your approach to the Christmas season, it is a time of change. We say farewell to the old year and start a new year with fresh ideas, dreams, and desires. We take a break for a few days from work and focus on family and friends. You could go all out and deck the halls, or you could object to Christmas completely. Either way or anything in between, Jesus’ birth…

These End Times

A Biblical Perspective In today’s world, it’s hard to ignore the signs and events happening around us. From natural disasters to political unrest and global pandemics, many people are wondering if we are indeed living in the end times prophesied in the Bible. While we should never try to predict the exact timing of these events, we can find guidance and encouragement from scripture as Christians. Restraining from trying to predict the end, is a way in which we display…

News and Events

IT’S A BUSY TIME We have begun our monthly support of our partner church in South Africa and made considerable donations to Convoy of Hope, which brings humanitarian aid to the conflict in Israel. We continue to support two other local churches in the USA and are looking at helping a local mission team that serves multiple inner cities in our country. All this is made possible through your generous support. November is considered a month of generosity each year,…

Get Out Of The Living Room

Prioritizing God’s Values Over Comfort-Driven Theologies WARNING: THIS POST MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF RELIGIOUS READERS. WARNING: LONG POST Here is what we are up against: But you need to be aware that in the final days the culture of society will become extremely fierce. People will be self-centered lovers of themselves and obsessed with money. They will boast of great things as they strut around in their arrogant pride and mock all that is right. They will ignore…