The Christian Lifestyle Magazine 13

ISSUE 13
| APRIL - JULY 2023 | ISSUE 13 |
GROWTH: Labels of love
MENTAL HEALTH:
Self-love is never selfish
FITNESS: Behaviours to get you
closer to your goals
TESTIMONY:
My battle with depression
PROPHETIC: The roar of victory
BISA: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS
BIBLE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA - 1923-2023
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CONTENTS
APRIL - JULY 2023
ON THE COVER
COVER STORIES
14 Cover Story: BISA Celebrating 100th
Anniversary
26 Self-love is never selfish
30 My Battle with Depression: It Could’ve
Been Me
32 Roar of Victory
34 The Good Samaritan: Labels of Love
62 Behaviours that will get you closer to your
fitness goals
REGULARS
6 Contributors
7 Editor’s Note
8 Prayer of Salvation
9 Have your say
10 Publisher’s Note
11 What’s Trending
22 Pastoral Interview
26 Self-love is never selfish
32 Roar of Victory
36 Education
38 Easter: The resurrection
and the Life
40 Parenting: We can begin
anew no matter what
43 Honour your Father and
your Mother
46 Marriage: Faith that
Moves Mountains
48 Kids Bible Lessons
56 Worship
58 Poetry: The Great Recipe
59 Music
60 Fashion: Bold & Brave
62 Fitness
64 Finance
68 Movies
69 Poetry: GBV: A Lament
70 Books
72 International News
73 Local News
GROWTH
12 Being Transformed
20 Only One: An Open Letter
34 The Good Samaritan: Labels of
Love
37 A letter to my Bishop: The
Kingdom of God
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MICHELLE NAUDE
Michelle Naude trained at the Bible Institute
of South Africa where she developed a love for
biblical Greek. She and her husband Graham
served as missionaries in Africa for all of their
working lives. Now retired, Michelle runs a weekly
Bible Study where she often shares Greek words
with her students.
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hardworking, committed, self-disciplined, Godfearing,
loyal, and honest. Retreat, South Africa, is
where I was born and reared. The second eldest
daughter of 3 kids. My immediate family consists
of my teenage daughter and my husband. I am 33
years old and was ordained into the pastoral office
3 years ago alongside my husband, Byron Linevee. Among other things, I
enjoy singing, dancing, and swimming.
SEBASTIAN PETERSEN
Dr Sebastian Petersen is the founder of a local radio
station in Cape Town, AfriKaap Radio. He served as
a deputy director in the department of Justice and
Constitutional Development and the Department
of Correctional Services from 2011 up until 2020.
He served in parliament from 1999 up until 2011
on various portfolios including in the office of the
Chief Whip in Parliament, Stone Sizane (current Ambassador in Germany).
He was handpicked by the then president Jacob Zuma to serve in various
portfolios. I love traveling and I had the privilege to visit over 17 countries.
My passion is sports and my favorite teams are Manchester United,
Springboks, and Cape Town Spurs. I use to be a lifeguard and I also use to
be a surfer. I am a musician and still perform at various jazz concerts.

EDITOR’S NOTE
AGAINST
ALL ODDS
“Strength and honour are their clothing; they are
confident about the future.”
This issue is unique in a lot of different ways.
Its underpinning theme is “authenticity”. Every
member of the staff was aware of the adversary’s
attempt to thwart this mission. We knew we had
to push through, no matter what, because God’s
plans for us is to prosper and not harm us. In spite
of everything, including the fact that it appeared
there was no chance of success, we continued to
believe the promise and expected God to keep it.
We took God at his word, and as a result, we deliver this baby to you.
The testimonies, encouragements, and other items contained in this issue come from a
sincere place; they represent a theology that comes from the heart. While we celebrate
the centennial year of BISA, we are also holding space for those who share their struggles
with mental health issues. While Tafeni Luzuko struggles with the meaning of the phrase
“Kingdom of God,” we sit and listen intently as Fabian Manuel unpacks the parable of the
Good Samaritan. Together with the Storms, we rejoice in the joys of marriage, and with the
Kleinhans, a pastoral couple, we dive headfirst into the work of ministry. This issue, which
includes helpful advice on both fashion and physical fitness, is an absolute must-read that will
bless your heart. From the bottom of our hearts to the top of yours, peace be with you!
Claudene Sebolai
Managing Editor
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PRAYER OF SALVATION
The Bible teaches us in Rom 10:9-10 that “If you declare
with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord’, and believe in your heart
that God raised Him from the death, you will be saved.
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified,
and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and
are saved”. In other words it is an open confession of our
belief in the life, death, resurrection and ascension of
the Lord Jesus Christ. Moreover this confession is the
activity of the heart spilling over through the mouth. This
is what the Apostle Paul means when he said “For I am
not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of
God that brings salvation to everyone who believes:
first to the Jew, then to the Gentile” Romans 1:16.
Jesus Himself says in Revelation 3:20 “Listen! I am
standing and knocking at your door. If you hear my
voice and open the door, I will come in and we will
eat together.” Maybe you are paging through this
magazine because someone invited you to check
it out or you just stumbled upon it as you surfed
the internet. I do believe it is not a co-incidence. If
something in this publication resonates with your
spirit and inspires you do not hesitate to invite
Jesus into your world as he knocks on the door of
your heart. There is nothing more amazing than
to fellowship with the King of kings. Below is an
example of a prayer to except Jesus’ invitation
to a relationship with God. You can also pray
by yourself using your own words. There is no
special formula as long as you pray from your
heart.
Prayer:
Dear Lord
I believe that you died on the cross for me to save me. You did for me what I could not
do for myself. From this day forward, help me to live every day for you and in a way that
pleases you. Thank you for not giving up on me when I gave up on myself. Thank you that
You know the plans You have for me, to prosper me and not to harm me. Instruct me and
teach me in the way that I should go. Counsel me and watch over me.
In Jesus Name
Amen
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
LIGHT
IN THE
DARKNESS
In a world where darkness is a strong force. God placed
us therein to be the light.
As we journey through our born-again walk, may we
be mindful of those who suffered any form of abuse
in and through the hands of a loved one or not; to be
considerate, cautious and kind in our responses and
reactions.
May we be a people of love, for love covers a
multitude, and God loved first, so we follow suit.
And when the enemy seeks to rob, kill, or destroy our
love. Let us stand firm in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
May your love and light shine through the darkness
and damages of this world.
Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the
light of life." John 8:12
Sending love and light,
Juanita Fortuin
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THE
REVIVAL IS
SPREADING
TO OTHER
COLLEGE
CAMPUSES
AND GOD IS
FLIPPING THE
SCRIPT!
ASBURY REVIVAL
The recent revival that is taking place in Asbury, Kentucky,
has generated a lot of attention on the internet. The following
is something that Brandon Baumgarten posted on his social
media account: “I don’t know much about God. But it looks like
the Devil is winning.”
I came across this statement the other night when someone
was commenting on Sam Smith’s Grammy Performance of his
song Unholy. I didn’t watch the Grammys this year, but what
the world saw was the singer dressed up as the devil and his
dancing crew playing along. The performance involved devil
worshipping and blatantly glorifying Satan. This is a calculated
attempt to create a rise in people and sell more music through
the controversy. Hence the comment I mentioned above. The rest of the night and
for the next couple of days, the news was talking about the performance. It was
stealing headlines, and social media statuses, and dominating lots of conversation.
Some might have thought the Devil was winning. The narrative had been set, the
mood had been made, and the script had already been written.
But just a couple of days later. The Script was about to be Flipped.
Suddenly, we are hearing reports of an extended chapel service happening on a
college campus called Asbury University. Some are sceptical, and some wonder if it
is truly authentic or just another meeting. Some are just naturally curious.
But it continued. Soon, reports of salvation decisions start coming through. The
genuine outpouring of God’s presence becomes known. I saw one post about the
revival saying, “The altar had never once been empty since the beginning.” Praise
the Lord for this report! May it be the beginning of another Great Awakening.
Now the revival is spreading to other college campuses and God is flipping the
script! My prayer is that the sincere desire for revival spreads to our homes and
families where parents commit to disciple their kids. Where kids commit to honouring
their parents. Where the appetite of the church longs for more than a meal at a
restaurant after church, but for an even greater interaction with the Holy Spirit.
Isn’t this storyline familiar? Everyone thought that the devil had stolen the show on
Calvary, but just a couple of days later. My friends, just a couple of days later! JESUS
AROSE FROM THE DEAD AND GOD FLIPPED THE SCRIPT!
Jesus is still reviving hearts today. Asbury is evidence of that. But remember, you
don’t have to be in Kentucky to experience the flipping of your life’s script. You don’t
have to attend Asbury to experience revival. Tonight, I encourage you to bend your
knee, bow your head, and cry out to God for a deeper interaction with His presence
in your life. God still rekindles, He still revives, and He still resurrects life today. Let
the Revival Begin In You in Jesus’ Name and Let Him Flip Your Script!
Even when the world thinks the Devil is winning, just remember: God has
already WON!
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“But we, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror
the glory of the Lord, are being transformed from
one degree of glory to another.”
By: Michelle Naude
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Do you remember those magazine articles
(decades ago) when a girl who looked really
dowdy with poor make-up and an unflattering
hairstyle was given a “remake” and afterwards
she looked really pretty? A woman looking at
the “before and after” photos might have said:
“What a transformation!”. Yes, perhaps. But
a few months later what would that girl look
like without a make-up artist and a hairstylist?
Perhaps much the same as before the makeover.
Not much of a permanent change at all.
However, when the New Testament speaks
about us being transformed the concept is very
different. The Greek word is “meta-morpho-oo”.
And you will almost certainly recognise it as
the word that is used in English for a caterpillar
becoming a butterfly. Its literal meaning is
“to change shape or form”. meta = change;
morphee = shape.
The word only occurs three times in the New
Testament – once in the gospels and twice in
letters written by the Apostle Paul. I wonder
if you can work out which event in the life
of Jesus it refers to in the Gospels? Answer:
The Transfiguration. Matthew 17:2 says that
Jesus was “transfigured” before them – an
excellent translation of this Greek word. But not
something that can really apply to us in this life.
Now for a short grammar lesson (sorry, but
it is helpful). When Paul uses the word, it is in
the passive voice. It is not something we do.
It is something that is done to us by God and
done for us as we allow Him to work in us.
Both occurrences are in the present continuous
tense. That means it is an ongoing process.
In Romans 12:2 we read that we should not
be conformed to this world – the Greek word
means to take the same shape. The Philips
translation is often quoted: “Don’t let the world
around you squeeze you into its own mould” –
an excellent paraphrase. Then the verse goes
on to say that instead of letting the world shape
us, we should keep on being transformed by
the renewing of our minds (my translation).. The
implication seems to be that the more we allow
God to make our minds new by His Spirit and
His Word, the more we will be changed.
The second occurrence is in 2 Corinthians
3:18. It says “But we, with unveiled face,
beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,
are being transformed from one degree of glory
to another.” You could sum up this verse in just
four words: “Changed by beholding Him”. What
is it that leads to this transformation? Beholding
the glory of the Lord. The Greek verb can also
be translated “reflecting” (it’s complicated). But
in order to reflect something you first have
to behold it. And the idea behind the word
“behold” is long, serious, thoughtful, meditative
contemplation.
And where do we see the glory of God most
clearly? In the face of Jesus Christ. Just a few
verses later Paul says that God has shone in
our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of
the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2
Corinthians 4:6)
This transformation is a life-long, gradual
process that we will be working at until the day
we die. To change the Greek word only slightly,
Romans 8:29 tells us that God’s plan is that we
should be “conformed to the image of His Son”.
The Greek word literally means “take the same
shape as”. God wants us to become as much like
Jesus as is possible for a human being in this life.
And that is most definitely a life-long process.
So here’s the challenge for each one of us:
How am I doing at allowing God to transform
me to make me more like Jesus? May each one
of us never be content with mediocrity. May
we constantly be seeking to be transformed by
the renewing of our minds from one degree of
glory to another.
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WITH THE
BIBLE INSTITUTE OF
SOUTH AFRICA
Interviewed by Rev. William Japhta
As BISA prepares to reach its centennial year in September 2023, we are delighted
to have the opportunity to speak with the organisation. Along with them, we rejoice at
this momentous occasion, and we invite you to celebrate with us while gaining insight
from the experience and expertise of the Bible Institute of South Africa.
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COVER STORY
THE BIBLE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA WILL
BE CELEBRATING A CENTURY IN SEPTEMBER
2023, PLEASE TELL US: WHAT IS THE BIBLE
INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA?
The Bible Institute of South Africa is a proudly
South African Bible college with distinctives: we
are a non-denominational, international theological
college in Cape Town offering accredited undergrad
and post-grad degrees as well as informal bible
training, full or part-time, on and off-campus and by
distance learning.
WHAT GAVE BIRTH TO REALISE SUCH A BIG
DREAM?
One hundred years ago theological education
in South Africa was only available at universities.
In the 1920s, three evangelical ministers were
concerned with the loose commitment to the gospel
found in theological departments of the day. They
collaborated to create training of high quality that
would provide the church in South Africa with men
and women who could meet the challenges of the
time. In 1923 they founded the Bible Institute of
South Africa.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FORMATIVE YEARS?
The first classes were held at the Manor House,
Mowbray in Cape Town, where the male students
were housed. Female students were at the nearby
YWCA. The Principal, Rev LA Daintree was also the
rector of St. Peter‘s Church. Others who assisted
included the Methodist ministers, Rev WM Douglas
(biographer of Andrew Murray) and Rev Joseph
Ward. Rev Dr JLR Kingon and Rev E Baker completed
the team.
One of the first students described those days:
“The Institute began with a two-year course of
daytime classes on April 9th, 1923. I arrived in the
second term and found two men and three lady
students besides myself. We men students lived
Manor House on the main road in Mowbray with
Mr. Cecil Rose-Innes as our Warden. The women
students were housed in Blairmore, the YWCA next
door. Our grounds ran along the back of the Rectory
of Mowbray, where the Principal lived.
Behind the Rectory, the Manor House, and
Blairmore was Marsh Hall (originally a garage or
stables) where our lectures were held.
The hall was named after TE Marsh, by whose
generous financial aid our Institute was made
possible. A gate was built into the fence that divided
the residences to enable the men to cross over to
Marsh Hall.
BISA 1930
“WE SEE OURSELVES IN THE FUTURE AS
WE HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST: TRAINING
STUDENTS FOR MINISTRY”
MA Bible Translation Graduation
September 1923 Journal
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Our Principal was a Cambridge
graduate who had studied at Ridley Hall
under Dr. Moule, afterward Bishop of Durham.
Mr. Daintree‘s lectures, like his addresses at various
conferences, were models of scholarly precision,
conciseness, and deep spiritual insight. Then there
was our admired Vice-Principal, Rev Ernest Baker,
minister of the Observatory Baptist Church, known
throughout South Africa as a preacher to overflowing
congregations; He was the biographer of Frederick
Stanley Arnot, missionary to Central Africa.
The Rev JRL Kingon, minister of Observatory
Congregational Church, lectured on
the Old Testament and won our
hearts with his sunny smile
and sympathetic nature. Rev
JA Penaliggon, a Welshman
and minister of the Gardens
Congregational Church, made
Church History come alive
for us. Rev DSB Joubert of the
Groote Kerk in Adderley Street
made us aware of the call of
Jewish missions. Finally, the
Rev Charles Garratt of
the Cape Town Baptist
Church gave lectures
on Homiletics, which
we appreciated the
more because we
knew he had studied at
Spurgeon‘s College and
to such good effect that
he filled his own church to
the doors every Sunday. Our
afternoons were given partly
to practical work which for us men
meant gardening and keeping up the grounds
of Manor House. Once or twice a week we went
to the Cape Town Technical College for woodwork
instruction under Mr. AJ Rowland, who lived to be
nearly one hundred and two.
During weekends we engaged in Christian work
wherever we could; at the Reformatory at Tokai, at
Mr. Williamson‘s Cape Mission open-air services on
Strand Street next to the old railway station, at the
Railway Mission rooms in the same station, and at
the Woodstock & Salt River Railway Mission. I still
have my Weymouth‘s New Testament presented
to me from the Railway Mission because I had
taught Sunday School class there. Cyril Hawton, a
member of that class, afterward became a student
at the Bible Institute and entered the
Presbyterian ministry, where he is still doing
good work. May the work thus modestly begun at
Mowbray, and since so wonderfully developed at
Kalk Bay, continue to prosper under the goodness of
God throughout the years ahead!”
(Written by Dr. Basil Holt)
WHAT WERE YOUR CHALLENGES DURING
THAT TIME (FIVE YEARS AFTER THE FIRST
WORLD WAR WHICH HAD DIRE ECONOMIC
CONSEQUENCES)? THEN THERE WAS THE
GREAT DEPRESSION: 1929-1933. IT MUST
HAVE BEEN CHALLENGING TO
REMAIN AFLOAT, BRAVING THE
THEN ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
AS AN ENTITY DEPENDING ON
DONATIONS.
Though there were challenges
after WWI and later the Great
Depression, BISA set a high
standard of Biblical scholarship.
Although they were few in number,
the students displayed a devotional
and evangelistic spirit. To
cover costs, outside boarders
were accommodated on
campus. For several years
the training of students for
the Africa Evangelistic Band
was held together with the
Bible Institute. These were
years of consolidation when
foundations were thoroughly laid
and good men and women were
trained for Christian service. BISA
has never chased the dollar as income,
preferring to make our needs known to friends
and supporters, being reliant on the generosity of
those who value theological education in Africa.
From Day One BISA has been training ministers
for many South African denominations such
as the Assemblies of God, the Baptist and the
Brethren churches, the Church of England and the
Church of the Province of South Africa, the Dutch
Reformed Church, the Methodist Church, the
Presbyterian Church, the Congregational Church,
and other African Churches. Over the century,
an uncounted number of missionaries have left
college to serve in foreign fields. From small
beginnings, BISA has developed into the present
extensive campus and in 2023 our programs enjoy
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BISA Balcony 2022
local and international academic recognition at the
degree level. The original intention of the founders
has therefore been fulfilled.
GIVE US A BRIEF OF YOUR:
MISSION STATEMENT WITH PRIMARY AND
ANCILLARY OBJECTIVES
We exist to serve Christ and His Church by
training students in biblical truth and ministry
expertise. BISA holds to the inspiration, inerrant
and full authority of the Bible and we emphasise
the importance of having a passion for the
Kingdom of God, together with exemplary
Christian character. We are committed to the
development of personal spirituality and practical
skills for faithful effective ministry. We seek to
pursue excellence in all aspects of life, in the
college and in the community to the glory of God.
THE VISION OF BISA
To faithfully equip men and women for a
lifetime of fruitful service through accessible and
affordable bible-based training and discipleship in
Africa and beyond.
IN A CHANGING WORLD WHERE THE CHRISTIAN
RELIGION HAD BEEN CHALLENGED: HOW HAVE
YOU DELIVERED ON THESE FOUNDATIONAL
PRINCIPLES OF CHRIST CENTRED BIBLE
TRAINING WHERE SOME CIRCLES PROCLAIM
ALL RELIGIONS ARE EQUAL? HOW DOES BISA
2019 Graduation
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PROCLAIM OR
IMPLEMENT CHRIST-
CENTEREDNESS?
As a Bible college we believe
that Jesus is the only way for
salvation. Jesus Himself stated
this very clearly, saying “I am
the way and the truth and the
life. No one comes to the Father
except through me”. We dare
not proclaim all religions as
equally leading to God when
Jesus taught otherwise.
We believe that the Bible is the
inspired, authoritative, inerrant
Word of God, our only rule for
faith and practice. The Gospel
calls all people to repent of their
sins and come to a personal
faith in Jesus Christ in order
to be saved. The gospel must
be preached to every person
throughout the world, which
includes those who are in other
religions. In our centenary, by
holding on to these tenets, BISA
is still implementing Christcenteredness.
HOW DOES BISA REMAIN
FAITHFUL TO THE SCRIPTURE,
IN A SOCIETY THAT
PROLIFERATES DARWINISM
AND OTHER EVOLUTIVE
THEORIES TO DISCREDIT THE
HOLY SCRIPTURES?
Discrediting God’s word is
certainly not new; it began in
the Garden of Eden! Faith in
the author of scripture as well
as His Word is a good starting
point for remaining on track.
For the past 100 years, BISA has
consistently applied a rigorous,
consistent, and well-researched
hermeneutic, teaching the Bible
as the inspired, authoritative,
inerrant Word of God. It is only
through the Holy Spirit that
we can remain faithful to the
Gospel message.
LEARNING CONTENT OF
THE MATERIAL AND ITS
ACCREDITATION?
Campus Library
The learning content, as
itemized in our prospectus, is
completely bible-based and
includes scores of courses that
explain Doctrine as well as
Application.
The following programmes
are unaccredited: Christian
Foundations Gap Year and the
Christian Leadership Programme
The following programmes
are accredited by the Council
on Higher Education (CHE), and
the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA) and are
registered with the Department
of Higher Education and Training
as a private higher education
institution under the Act: BTh
contact mode, BTh distance
learning and Bachelor of
Theology (Hons)
THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH
OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND
THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF THE
MINISTRY
Spiritual growth
is of utmost importance
to BISA. It is in the weekly
chapel meetings, fellowship
groups, personal mentoring,
prayer times, and student
devotions where the student is
encouraged to grow spiritually.
The practical side of study
includes the teaching of ministry
skills and the supervised use of
these skills within and beyond
the curriculum, preparing the
student for hands-on ministry.
THE ABSENCE OF PRAYER
AND SCRIPTURE READING
IN MANY INSTITUTIONS OF
GOVERNMENT?
Because BISA is committed
to teaching the Bible as the
inspired, authoritative, inerrant
Word of God we believe in the
importance of prayer and the
public reading of Scripture.
BISA offers two sessions per
week where students and staff
worship, sing, pray, and learn
from God’s Word together.
Students are given opportunities
to lead, read Scripture, play
music, and sing in these chapel
services.
HOW DID THE VARIOUS
CHANGES WITHIN THE
POLITICAL LANDSCAPE
AFFECT BISA’S EXISTENCE
AND DELIVERY OF SERVICES
(HAVING SURVIVED THROUGH
THE UNION OF SOUTH
AFRICA, THE NATIONALIST
GOVERNMENT OF 1948, THE
SUBSEQUENT GROUP AREAS
ACT AND OTHER LAWS OF
SEGREGATION, AND THE
CHANGING SINCE 1990 UNTIL
NOW)?
The Bible Institute of South
Africa experienced much growth
during the early 1960’s until the
early 1980’s when BISA was able
to train men and women from
all ethnic backgrounds. Since
our democracy, BISA continues
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BISA from Boyes Drive
to receive daily applications from
all areas of society including
students from across Africa.
AS THE LANDSCAPE
CONTINUES TO CHANGE AND
THE FAITH OF CHRISTIANITY IS
CONTINUALLY CHALLENGED,
ESPECIALLY WITH REGARDS TO
THE CRL:
HOW DOES BISA ASSIST
MINISTERS AND INDEPENDENT
CHURCHES WITH REGARD
TO COMPLIANCE OR DOES
THAT NOT FALL WITHIN YOUR
JURISDICTION?
Assisting ministers and
independent churches with
compliance regarding the
Commission for the Promotion
and Protection of the Rights of
Cultural, Religious, and Linguistic
Communities does not fall within
our jurisdiction.
A CENTURY OF EXISTENCE IS
A MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT.
HOW DOES BISA SEE ITSELF
POSITIONED IN THE FUTURE
AND WHAT NEW PROGRAMMES
AND PROJECTS ARE
ENVISAGED?
2021 Hike
AS A BIBLE COLLEGE
WE BELIEVE THAT
JESUS IS THE ONLY
WAY FOR SALVATION.
JESUS HIMSELF
STATED THIS VERY
CLEARLY, SAYING “I
AM THE WAY AND THE
TRUTH AND THE LIFE.
NO ONE COMES TO
THE FATHER EXCEPT
THROUGH ME”.
By God’s grace we see
ourselves in the future
as we have seen in the
past: training students for
ministry. We are aware of
being relevant to society
with an unchanging
message and have plans
to rework our distance
learning courses as well as
introduce shorter standalone
courses in Theology.
We also have plans to
accredit the Christian
Leadership Programme
with the CHE and the
Department of Education.
We are working towards
offering an MA degree
in Bible Translation,
accredited by CHE and
the Department of Higher
Education and Training.
These projects will be
accomplished as we
grow our faculty and
expand partnerships
with churches and other
Christian organisations.
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By: Peet Vermeulen
The inspiration to write this came during
quiet time early one morning after I woke up
from a very vivid dream. This is aimed at the
ordinary man in the street seeking truth and
peace on earth. It equally applies to me at the
age of 77 years.
In my dream, I was returning home alone
after a late-night event when I was suddenly
gripped so tightly by an unseen force that I
was rendered unable to yell or even utter a
sound. When I finally opened my eyes, I was
relieved to find that it had all been a dream. I
just finished hearing a sermon based on Acts
2:14–21. Verse 16: “...this is what was spoken
by the prophet Joel: Verse 17: “In the last
days, God says, I will pour out my spirit on all
people. … Your old men will dream dreams.”
Though I lack a formal theological education,
I have learned as a layman via my own Bible
study, the school of hard knocks, and God’s
grace and mercy. On earth, we have two
kingdoms, the World and God`s Kingdom.
We have a choice. It is only one or the other.
Truth, serenity, and eternal life can be found
in God’s Kingdom through a path that is so
straightforward that the world overlooks it.
Accepting Jesus as Lord and Saviour and then
living a Christlike life is the only way (Acts
4:12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; John 3:36 We do
not deserve God`s salvation, it is by Grace
only (Ephesians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 5:17).
The Bible promises the Lord’s love, but not
a life without obstacles or difficulties. It is
difficult to reconcile the Lord’s love with the
reality of such difficulties. This is a difficult
problem. In my opinion, we can find some
reference to this matter in the Bible. James
1 verse 2:” Consider it pure joy, my brothers,
By: Charlene Ainslie
whenever you face trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of your
faith develops perseverance…” and character.
In this regard, I am urged to quote
hereunder in part from “The Prophet” by
Kahlil Gibran, although an Eastern and not
a Christian, as follows: “When love beckons
to you, follow him, though his ways are hard
and steep. And when his wings enfold you
yield to him, Though the sword hidden among
his pinions may wound you. And when he
speaks to you believe in him. Though his
voice may shatter your dreams…For even as
love crowns you so shall he crucify you…Like
sheaves of corn, he gathers you unto himself.
He threshes you to make you naked… He
grinds you to whiteness. He kneads you until
you are pliant; And then he assigns you to
his sacred fire, that you may become sacred
bread for God`s sacred feast.”
Thus far, we’ve discussed the sole means
to eternal life without emphasizing its crucial
necessity. The life we largely worry about
on Earth is simply a spec in comparison to
eternity. The essence of the Gospel is that
the Lord intends for us to enter the splendor
of eternal life because of His love for us.
We must heed the warnings about eternal
life. The following scriptures attest to that: 1
Timothy 6:7; 2 Timothy 3:1; Romans 8:18;
Luke 21:29.
The effects of global warming are becoming
apparent. As a result, we are able to see the
changes in the weather. The only thing that
can’t be predicted with absolute certainty
is the timing of either death or the second
coming of Jesus. Are we ready for the journey
to eternity? Do we have everything we need
packed?
The End.
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A classrooM FOR KIDS of K2
From public spaces to their own colourful space
Thanks to the Solon Foundation, individual donors and a Cape
Town builder wth a heart for seeing young children thrive, a
group of children in K2 now have their very own classroom.
K2 Section, on the outskirts of Khayelitsha, is one of the township’s
newer neighbourhoods. Approximately 46% of the working age
population are unemployed and 89% of households are foodinsecure.
The area has little infrastructure and few playgroups, and
for many of the pre-schoolers living here, attending a preschool is
only a dream.
Sikhula Sonke is a community-led organisation offering early
childhood development training and support to the parents,
caregivers and preschool teachers of young children in
Khayelitsha. In an effort to help little people become primary
school-ready, its teams run Emthonjeni playgroup outreaches
in the informal settlements using public spaces, typically near
water points, and set up gazebos where they run weekly learning
programmes.
“We believe that every child should have the opportunity to develop
to their full potential, and that starts with reaching early childhood
development milestones,” says Mdebuka Mthwazi, Executive
Director of Sikhula Sonke.
When the organisation was gifted with R30,000 towards education,
its team sat down with builder Greg Haslam of Scottie Dog
Enterprises and came up with a design for a raised classroom
structure that could serve the needs of both a preschool and the
local community: a building that made the most of natural light, was
insulated, secure and watertight against the coming winter rains.
Local building companies provided discounted lumber and
supplies, reclaimed windows and doors were sourced to help
keep costs down, and individuals jumped in to cover the rest.
Solon Foundation donated tables, chairs and supplies and Greg’s
neighbours collected additional stationery and toys.
The classroom, which sits on a strip of land not far from Yomelela
Primary, was built by Greg’s team and local parents in just a week.
And in April 2022, Sikhula Sonke’s qualified teachers moved their
lessons from the open land into the classroom.
Today, this K2 Section preschool educates and provides a daily
meal to 30 children and assists their families with social grant
applications, child healthcare and referrals as well as psychosocial
support. And thanks to Sikhula Sonke’s Emthonjeni programme,
attendance at the school is free.
It takes a village to raise a child – and build a classroom
If you’d like to donate towards the construction of Sikhula
Sonke’s next two classrooms in the informal settlements of
UT Gardens and Khunqu Section, please get in touch today
by emailing info@sikhulasonke.org.za.
SIKHULA SONKE ECD OfficEs & TraiNiNg CENtrE
35-903 Cephe Crescent, Harare Square, Khayelitsha 7784, Cape Town | info@sikhulasonke.org.za
Tel: 021 224 0807 or 081 258 7359 | www.sikhulasonke.org.za | FB @SikhulaSonkeECD
Sikhula Sonke’s programmes include coaching, training and mentoring ECD teachers; family and community
support through workshops, psychosocial support and more; a Toy Library that provides resources to preschools
and families; playgroup outreach to children not in school and their caregivers using public spaces; and a
Fatherhood Network supporting young fathers to play an active role in their children’s lives.
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PASTORAL INTERVIEW
Interviewed by: Claudene Sebolai
“As each has received a gift, use it to
serve one another, as good stewards
of God’s varied grace.”
A recent Lifeway Research study
on the Greatest Needs of Pastors
considered some of the mental
challenges pastors face in ministry.
While nearly half of the pastors
say discouragement (48%) and
distractions (48%) are challenges they
face, stress (63%) emerges as the
number one challenge for pastors.
Pastors Jonathan and Jeneen, who
both work full-time jobs in addition
to their pastoral responsibilities, talk
about the experiences they’ve had in
the ministry. Have a seat, get yourself
a cup of coffee or tea, and join the
conversation.
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT
YOURSELF, WERE YOU
BROUGHT UP IN THE
MINISTRY?
We were raised in the church
and are now co-pastors at Faith
Community Church (FCC) in
Melkhoutfontein/Still Bay. Jeneen is
a Pentecostal from Worcester. She
is an entrepreneur in her private role
as a hairdresser, operating out of her
house, which has become a platform
to minister to broken women. Since
undergoing a life-altering encounter
at a Pentecostal denomination
(AFM church) on 05/01/2005,
Jonathan has been involved in youth
ministry and municipal community
development. He works full-time
as the IT manager for Hessequa
Municipality. We have been married
for ten years and have two children:
Joshua, a son (6 years old), and Faith,
a daughter (9 years old).
CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR
DAILY SPIRITUAL PRACTICES?
• Prayer
• Ad-hoc Fasting
• Communication with
management structures of the
church
• Family prayer time + bible study
Everything of the above is subject
to our agreed-upon weekly schedule;
currently, our church services are
limited to Sundays only due to Covid.
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH
CONFLICT?
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We learned the phrase “investigative
listening,” which demands one to
listen carefully and be attentive to the
emotions transmitted. It is sometimes
necessary to recognize that words
have “unspoken words” behind them.
Conflict is “onlosmaakbaar” in the
environment in which we operate,
whether at home, at work, or in
ministry. Communication is essential
and consists of a process that includes
spiritual guidance, wisdom, and
understanding, as well as the need to
consult with others: “contact a friend/
mentor/coach...”
HOW DO KEEP YOURSELF
MENTALLY AND EMOTIONALLY
HEALTHY?
This is challenging, but we have
surrounded ourselves with support
structures and people who check in
on us on a regular basis. We attended
a number of seminars in this regard,
which provided us with practical tools
to assist us deal with the demands
of ministry as well as our secular
commitments. As a family, we strive
to stick to a weekly schedule that we
agree on before the week begins.
This include but is not limited to:
• Family game night
• Walk around the block
• Family discussions about daily
encounters
• Praying together
• Constant communion as a family
WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR
FAVOURITE AND LEAST
FAVOURITE EXPERIENCES IN
MINISTRY?
Seeing how God’s grace and love
transform a person’s life in a matter
of days and hearing the subsequent
testimony. It justifies every sacrifice
made in ministry, whether in terms of
resources, time, or effort, whether in
season or out of season.
WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR
FAVOURITE BIBLE PASSAGES?
• 1 Corinthians 2:1 – 5
• John 15:15
• Revelation 21:1 - 3
WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE
MOST PRESSING ISSUE FACING
THE CHURCH TODAY?
We have lost our identity, and
I feel we must return to the
fundamentals in order to ensure
that we execute the mandate of the
Kingdom effectively and efficiently.
We do not own our space; instead,
creation eagerly awaits the sons
and daughters who will proclaim the
Kingdom by ruling and subduing the
kingdom of darkness.
YOU ARE PASTORING
A VIBRANT AND
HEALTHY CHURCH IN
MELKHOUTFONTEIN.
HOW HAS THE CHURCH
TRANSFORMED FROM WHERE
YOU STARTED TO WHERE YOU
ARE NOW?
We began with five people,
including ourselves. LOL. By
God’s mercy, we currently number
approximately 50 congregants. Our
continual prayer is that ABBA will
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“AS EACH HAS
RECEIVED A GIFT,
USE IT TO SERVE
ONE ANOTHER, AS
GOOD STEWARDS
OF GOD’S VARIED
GRACE.”
only bring in as many people as we can accommodate. We
continually re-evaluate our organizational structure to support
congregants in accordance with 2 Timothy 2:2 – people who
buy into the vision and have the necessary skills for their given
responsibilities.
TELL US, HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH AND AVOID
BURNOUT?
It’s important to take care of your health and give yourself
time to rest. We sometimes push ourselves as young ministers,
which is good, but we need to know and understand our
limits. If you have the Holy Spirit inside of you, you have an
advantage. He will always help those who are willing to listen.
Here, we need to pay close attention, especially where people’s
needs have grown. The world’s economies are still getting back
on their feet. People lost their jobs, which hurt households in
many ways. In our case, we have secular jobs and do ministry
part-time, but the expectation of people remains full-time.
One of our mentors taught us that when we’re tired, we should
“REST.”
HOW DID THE PANDEMIC INFLUENCE CHURCH AND
CONGREGANTS? WHAT WAS YOUR EXPERIENCE
NAVIGATING A CHURCH THROUGH A PANDEMIC?
During the pandemic, the church grew more active and
relevant and was able to reach more people than before. Via
food packages, street ministry, and other outside
programs. Even as a new church still expanding,
we were able to provide financial support to other
ministries with full-time ministers whose doors
were closed at the time. We were fortunate to
suffer no losses due to the pandemic.
HOW WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE
MINISTERS THAT ARE EXHAUSTED AND
FEEL LIKE THROWING IN THE TOWEL?
We are all human, and we tend to become the
people we surround ourselves with. We all need a
table of support/safety -net/support structure or
network, people who can positively impact our life.
For example, but not limited to:
• Coach/Spiritual Father
• Mentor
• Inner Circle
• Family
These people must be able to speak to what
makes you a human being: spiritual, emotional,
physical, social, intellectual, and environmental
needs. People who can unapologetically keep
us accountable, motivate and challenge you to
advance into your mission, vision and calling.
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At WOW (Walking On Water) Outreach
We believe: The gospel will bring hope to those in
poverty, those who feel rejected and forgotten. Helping
people renew their mind/ thought patterns through the
Word of God and Kingdom principles, we aim to bring
them out of bad vices and moral decay, helping them to
become prosperous in their souls, which will eventually
lead to prosperity in relationships, health and finances.
“You will be called Repairer of broken walls,
Restorer of Streets with dwellings.” Isaiah 58 v 12
Robert Pollard is not only the founder of WOW, a missions pastor at Lewende Woord
Westerlig, and an evangelist to the nations, but also the the author of the Sons of Glory
books. If you would like to know more, or invite him as a speaker to your church, you can
email him at Robert@lewendewoord.co.za or alternatively contact him on 0832349232
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is never selfish.
By: Monique Peregrino
As women, we sometimes have to do a lot of different things, like being
moms, wives, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, and so on. We
often find ourselves in different situations, both in terms of our income
and culture and at different points in our lives. Because of this, mental
health is an important part of our lives that we often overlook, but it is
just as important as physical health.
So, what precisely does “mental health” imply? Mental health is more
than simply mental illnesses or disorders; it is also only one component
of a wider picture. Mental health should always be considered as a
sliding scale; we are all on it for a variety of reasons, including biology
and upbringing, as well as life experiences that move us up and down.
We have disorders such as anxiety and depression on one end of the
scale, and positive states of mental health when we are thriving, pleased
and fulfilled on the other. Anxiety and depression are examples of
disorders on the negative end of the spectrum.
The goal of excellent mental health is to assist everyone in moving
up the scale so that they can reach their greatest potential and live
satisfying lives. This means that we should all be able to cope with
regular life challenges, work efficiently, contribute to our community, be
resilient, feel in control, be confident, deal with our emotions in a healthy
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manner, and maintain good relationships with
those around us.
At some moment or another, it is normal to
experience stress, worry, anxiety, grief, fear,
and anger. These are all valid emotions. When
these feelings begin to interfere with our ability
to function normally and continue to do so
over time, they have the potential to become
a mental health problem, and if they are not
treated, they can become chronic. The good
news is that assistance is accessible, as are
ways for dealing with challenging situations
more effectively.
However, the vast majority of us do not
seek professional help because of the stigma
associated with mental illness, our lack of
understanding regarding treatment options,
our uncertainty, and our fear of being exposed.
Because maintaining good mental health is of
the utmost significance, this is the pattern that
we as a society need to work to eradicate.
Personal experience has shown that the
following factors can help in dealing with and
keeping excellent mental health:
Focus on the positive aspects of your life,
such as family, friends, and support networks.
Practice gratitude by keeping a daily journal
in which you record the things for which you
are grateful.
Connect with people, church, and fellowship;
this helps with self-esteem by allowing you to be
a part of something good; it creates meaningful
relationships with yourself, those around you,
your spiritual life, and your natural life; it fosters
a positive attitude and leads to personal growth;
and it creates a connection with nature.
Maintain your physical health and fitness, eat
healthy or at least try to, and exercise every day,
even if it’s just for 15 minutes. All of these things
are very important, and you will feel better if you
get enough sleep.
Develop effective coping techniques that are
specific to your requirements, and explore how
you respond positively to negative emotions
such as stress, criticism, worry, and sadness.
Writing about unpleasant experiences and how
they affected you is a form of self-reflection.
Seek the help of a trained practitioner when
necessary; this will help you identify the signs
and symptoms that serve as early warning
indicators. If you believe you are unable to
handle the problem on your own, it is always
preferable to seek help as soon as possible
rather than later; yet, doing so demands courage.
Finally, be gentle with yourself; putting all of
this into practice may take some time because
everyone is different, but you will eventually find
the strategy that works for you.
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"IT
COULD
HAVE
BEEN
ME"
By: Dr. Sebastian Petersen
I recently received an email from a Facebook
follower thanking me for my post, which provided
him with comfort and hope. He was on the edge
of committing suicide. A few months ago, I could
have been in that position. It is a terrible thought
because it could have been me, yet I am still
alive. And now that I understand the severity and
complexity of depression, I feel compelled to share
my story.
I said it out loud: “I have suicidal thoughts. I need
help.”
In the mornings, as soon as I open my eyes, I
assign a new number to myself. A scale, from 1 to
10. The Depression Scale, if you will. The rest of my
day will be heavily influenced by how I am initially
feeling and how I score my current mood.
What I mostly felt when I experienced depression was:
Feelings of worthlessness: “I’m not worth anything”
Total loss of self-esteem: “I’m bad at everything
and useless.”
Self-destructive thoughts: “It’s better for all that
I’m not here. I’m just a burden”.
Loss of ability to feel joy and pleasure: Someone
said that you’re depressed when all things are good
in your life but you are totally numb to the world. I
agree with that.
Concentration problems, slowness, trouble of
remembering things: In other words, your brain
doesn’t function properly. You’re spending all
your mental reserves just trying to keep your
composure.
Self-harm is a scaled-down form of this. Any
addiction is a form of self-harm. I’ve known
addiction, I’ve known self-harm, and in 2021, a
year after I “left” politics (I never truly left, and
that was one of the great difficulties), I inflicted on
myself one of my worst instances of physical selfharm.
That same year, I was also going through a
divorce. Everything was taken from me.
I believe I was decompressing. I had been under
strain for more than a decade that, according to
my therapist, most individuals would not tolerate
for a day or a week, let alone a year or a decade. I
had gone from having a clear and comprehensive
professional purpose to having an empty diary and
the frantic sense that I had to start all over again.
It was unsustainable. Something had to give. So
something happened, and I exploded.
It generally begins as soon as I wake up. My head
seems a little heavier than usual, and I want to
sleep again but can’t. I stare at the ceiling, and to
my left, about 1-2 metres away, I perceive a dark
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TESTIMONY
grey cloud, oval in shape, about 5
times the size of a rugby ball, which
fills me with dread. It has a colour, a
texture, and a feel, a pretty horrible
kind of jelly vibe. “Please, no, go
away,” I could say to it.
There is now a smile on this cloud
in my mind’s eye, and it is moving in,
and I am trying to drive it away, but I
can’t. Its grin is widening as it realises
I’m ready to give up the fight and let
it in. “Come on then, let’s get it over
with,” I reply reluctantly, and then
it’s within me, and it feels like a thick
liquid is being poured through my
veins, and my body begins to join my
thoughts in feeling heavy. The cloud
has vanished, but its smile remains,
and it says, “Gotcha... again… You
thought you’d gotten rid of me... No
way... “I’m back, and this time I’m not
leaving.”
I used to live with that feeling, get
up, move on, and pretend I was fine.
Now I immediately inform a friend.
“What triggered it?” she always asks,
knowing what my answer will be, and
I always say, “I don’t know.” During
this time I’ve learned how to cope
with depression...
• Stay in touch. Don’t withdraw from life.
• Be more active. Take up some form of exercise.
• Face your fears. Don’t avoid the things you find
difficult.
• Don’t drink alcohol. For some people, alcohol can
become a problem.
• Try to eat a healthy diet. Have a routine.
Though what I’m saying contains a lot of pain and grief,
I hope you also find hope. Cancer was once considered
untouchable. The capital C. As a culture, we have established
language so that we may comprehend, support, and
sympathise with one another. We must now do the same for
depression. The church must be involved in this process.
My depression is not going away easily. That’s something
I’ve come to terms with. I still have suicide thoughts and sad
days, but I can recognise them now, feel them coming on, and
deal with them better than I used to.
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By: Rita Mare
THE LION OF
THE TRIBE
OF JUDAH
IS ROARING
OVER THE
NATIONS
WITH THE
UTMOST
FIERCENESS
AND
AUTHORITY!
There is an awakening of the Spirit and it comes as a ROAR of victory! (Rom 8:23)
Then one of the twenty-four elders said to me: Stop weeping! Look closely,
the mighty Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome and
conquered! He is worthy and the One who can open the scroll and break its
seven seals (Rev 5:5).
The Lion of the tribe of Judah is roaring over the nations with the utmost
fierceness and authority! Every principality and power shakes when He roars
because they know their residency and power over the nations has come to an
end! His roar silences every other noise and demands attention and response. For
the scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet,
until Shiloh comes; and to Him shall be the obedience of the people (Gen 49:10).
Yeshua is holding the sovereign staff of God Himself, releasing spiritual oppression
and setting the captives free through God’s Holy Spirit.
Consider from the standpoint of faith that the sufferings of the present life are
not worthy to be compared with the glory that is about to be revealed to us and
in us! For even the whole creation and all nature waits eagerly for the children of
God to be revealed. Yes, the entire universe is standing on tiptoe, yearning to see
the unveiling of God’s glorious sons and daughters!
His roar in us - is a roar of freedom and carries the weight of authority of the
Lion of the tribe of Judah! Judah Yehudah comes from the root YDH—yadah which
means to thank. Creation is waiting for the reverberating sound of freedom that
answers and echoes the roar of The Lion of Judah. The sound that conquers all
darkness, shatter all strongholds, demolish all towers of lies.
Our worship and thanksgiving will drone out the groaning for the glorious mature
sons and daughters who are ARISING! We carry the first fruits of the Spirit a joyful
indication of the blessings to come - in the midst of the shaking- even if we groan
inwardly, we wait eagerly for the signs of the adoption as sons—the redemption
and transformation of resurrection. The first-fruits of the Spirit include His
indwelling presence, His gifts, His wisdom, and His transforming power. Can you
imagine what the full harvest of the Spirit will bring to us? There is an awakening
of the Spirit and it comes as a ROAR of victory! (Rom 8:23)
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THE GOOD
SAMARITAN:
By: Fabian Manuel
In 2019, my nephew Kyle left the shores
of Cape Town to teach in Kwangju, a
city in the southwest corner of South
Korea. On his arrival the first day, he
went to one of the local shops to get
some milk. To his astonishment, the
fridge in the dairy isle was filled to the
brim with litres and litres of milk. He
called his mother the evening and told
her jokingly about his ordeal in the shop.
He said, he only saw milk beyond the
labels but unfortunately, he could not
read the labels to see what kind of milk
it was because it was in the Hangul
language and he subsequently needed
the assistance of the shop owner to
translate the labels for him.
Dear friends, for us labels provide
identity, characteristics, social status,
and kin/relations. We engage and meet
people on a daily basis and attach our
own labels to them based on how we
physically see or perceive them to be,
sometimes even without talking to them.
Kyle saw bottles of milk. What did
the Samaritan see? What prompted
him to respond to the injured man? In
a world where people argue that we
should look after ourselves first, we
are challenged through the parable to
rethink our attitude towards those who
are overlooked, or the “have-nots” and
those we label as “other”, to look beyond
the labels of race, sexuality, creed or
colour and to recognise the need of a
fellow human being and demonstrate
true compassion devoid of prejudice,
much like the Samaritan. Hence my topic
“Labels of love”
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan,
Jesus is extremely counter-cultural and
goes against the expectations of his
Jewish audience and even the reader
of the text. Jesus provides the ideal
parable, to expose true neighbourliness,
what it means to care for others, and
how to demonstrate agape love but
it also serves as a moral compass for
humanity and disturbs our comfort zone.
Let us now unpack the story
however it is important to understand
the context and location of Luke’s
parable. The parable is located within a
discussion between Jesus and a lawyer
regarding a question about what is
required in order to inherit eternal life.
Thereafter the conversation between
the two moves to a contentious point
of Jewish Law: who is to be considered
a neighbour. The parable also forms
part of the Lukan travel narrative in
which Jesus is on his way with his
followers from Galilee setting his
focus towards Jerusalem, which will
ultimately end with his triumphal entry
and crucifixion. The Samaritans and the
Jews viewed each other with suspicion
at the best of times and hostility at the
worst of times - No love lost. A large
portion of Luke’s perspective is the
dissipation of boundaries caused by
legacy and the division between Jew
and Gentile that was so rife.
The story opens with Luke describing
how a ‘certain lawyer’, an expert in the
Mosaic Law, from nowhere stood up
WHO
IS MY
NEIGHBOUR?

to test Jesus. He asks Jesus what he
must do to inherit eternal life. The
fact that Luke says that the lawyer
wanted to “test” Jesus indicates that
he is being deceitful – ultimately, he
wants to trap Jesus. To the lawyer,
this question was one of theory, not
practical interest or even a matter of
deep personal concern. Its foundation
was that eternal life was a reward
of merit, of works, and what these
works involved. But the real question
is not what the law says, but its
interpretation. The lawyer quotes
the double commandment of love
composed of lines from Deuteronomy
6:5 and Leviticus 19:18.
So, lurking beneath the lawyer’s
question is another impossible
question, “who is my neighbour?”. The
lawyer in this instance is expecting
Jesus to explain that his neighbour
is his fellow Jew and his family. “All
cultures, modern and ancient, draw
boundaries between themselves
and others, whether it is a matter of
defending turf or building iron curtains.
The temptation to draw the line, to
dare someone to step across it, seems
to be a universal human phenomenon.”
(Scott 1990:189). To ask,” who is my
neighbour?” presupposes that one can
define “who is, and who is not, one’s
neighbour. Who is in and who is out of
the circle of neighbours.
By definition, we do so by attaching
certain labels to these persons
according to matching criteria or even
as a result of our own stereotypes.
As I mentioned before, we categorise
people, and put a tag on them based
on how we physically see or perceive
them to be. We weight the scales on
whether they are deserving of our
compassion, embrace, and love. We
love with terms and conditions – with
“strings attached”
Now here is where the plot thickens
in the second part of the narrative,
where the parable is sprinkled with all
sorts of theological conundrums and
details but with a definite twist in the
tale. This story goes against everything
his Jewish audience believed or
understood about Samaritans. As a
masterful storyteller, Jesus tells the
remarkable tale of an unnamed man,
with no defined religious or cultural
background who went down from
Jerusalem on the dangerous road to
Jericho. A gang of thieves assaulted
him, stripped him of his clothes, and
left him half-dead. So, we know that he
is half-dead, possibly in an unconscious
state, nearing death, and mistaken as a
dead man.
The lawyer must have been
wondering where the story was
leading. But then Jesus introduces
the next two characters in the drama:
two travellers. These are officials with
whom the lawyer was very familiar –
a priest and Levite. Was the lawyer
expecting to hear that the priest and
Levite came to the rescue of the
injured man? Probably; but instead,
in this parable, the priest notices the
injured man and walks on the ‘other
side’. The Levite does the same.
Jesus calls us to replace the labels
of xenophobia, homophobia, religious
intolerance and hatred with labels of
genuine love for one another. Jesus
also calls us to shift our own needs and
priorities aside and to recognise the
needs of others above our own needs
– a radical transformation. The priest
and Levite, when they saw the injured
man thought “What will happen to us,
if we help him?”. When the Samaritan
saw the injured man, he thought
“What will happen to him, if I don’t
help him?”. One could say that the
Samaritan treated the Jew with a sense
of Ubuntu – “I am because you are”.
We should continue to cultivate this
deep and profound social truth that
has the ability to weave our common
humanity and heritage together as a
rainbow nation.
The Covid-19 pandemic has taught
us valuable life lessons. It caused
social distancing, separated us from
our families and friends and taught us
how to do things differently. However,
as people were struggling to make
ends meet, losing their jobs or salaries
that were cut while trying to keep
the lights on and putting food on
the table amidst the havoc the virus
were causing, soup kitchens were
popping up in our communities, food
parcels were being distributed, hope
was inspired and the dignity of our
people were being restored. No one
was shunned because they looked
or dressed different but the genuine
needs of our people were identified
and seen to.
Many of these soup kitchens are
still in operation today feeding the
hungry. This was obviously not just
a once-off endeavour but a longterm
commitment. The Samaritan’s
final actions understand him as
providing not one-time aid, but longterm
care. Thus, the sense of loving
neighbour means continual action,
not something to check off the to-do
list. It means keep going at it. The
Samaritan’s offering to the innkeeper
which amounts to a blank check fits
within Jesus’s overall concern for
generosity and the need for a more
compassionate world. Once our
stereotypes are shattered, we can
begin to look at people as individuals
rather than as social roles. We begin to
look at people and label them through
and with love. Jesus asks the lawyer
who was a neighbour to the wounded
man, and rather evasively, he responds
“the one who showed mercy”. Jesus
then says “Go and do likewise”.
For the expert in the law, the
wounded man was a subject to discuss.
To the robbers, the wounded man
was someone to use and exploit.
To the religious men, the wounded
man was a problem to be avoided.
To the innkeeper, the wounded man
was a customer to serve for a fee.
To the Samaritan, the wounded man
was a human being worth being cared
for and loved.”
Confronting the needs of others
brings out various attitudes in us.
Jesus used the story of the good but
despised Samaritan to make clear what
attitude and label was acceptable to
him – that of love and compassion.

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CONCERNING THE PHRASE “KINGDOM OF GOD/HEAVEN”
Dearest Bishop
I hope everything is going well and that
your faith is growing. I want to talk about the
phrase “Kingdom of God/heaven” in the Old
Testament and pre-Christian contexts. After
what you said about the “kingdom of God” at
the service on Saturday morning, I wanted to
have a conversation about what I’ve learned
since then. I’d like you to read this letter with
me as we look at old records that help us
understand what “Kingdom of God” meant
in these various contexts. There have been
numerous sermons, teachings, and doctrines
provided about the concept of the Kingdom of
God, but the critical topic of the concept’s origin
has not been addressed with due diligence.
Although the phrase “Kingdom of God/
heaven” does not appear in the Old
Testament (only in later Jewish writings and
the New Testament), it is still necessary
to study the Old Testament for context.
It’s also worth noting that when John the
Baptist and Jesus called the people of Israel
to repentance for the coming Kingdom, the
people’s immediate response suggests that
they were already familiar with the concept
and were anticipating it (Matt. 3:3; 4:17).
God’s revealed kingship over Israel was
questioned during a time when Israel was
falling apart and many other kingdoms were
planning to overthrow it. The prophets said
that God’s kingdom would show up in the
future, so an expectation was set (Isaiah 40;
Zach. 14:16-17). Even though this hoped-for
future was nationalistic and based on earthly
limitations, there were hints of a completely
new international last judgment and a global
future in which God would rule all of God’s
people. Through the prophet Daniel, when
earthly monarchs assumed divine reign, God
proved that He is the Sovereign and that He
will transfer His dominion to the “Son of Man.”
The content of the Psalms about God’s
kingdom also bears witness to the impending
divine reign, and while the Psalms largely
allude to historical events, they point to the
final revelation of God’s kingship and the
messianic destiny (Psalms 47, 96). Thus, the
expectation of a coming Kingdom with global
Divine Kingship and justice existed in the Old
Testament.
There was hope for God’s divine
manifestation and a messianic future of peace
and justice. Simply put, the crowds that flocked
to John the Baptist and later to Jesus from all
Jewish regions (Galilee, Judea, and so on) were
responding to a proclamation that seemed to
fulfill the prophetic, historical-soteriological
expectation of the coming kingdom.
To get back to what I was talking about
at the beginning, my Bishop, it is clear that
the most important parts of the idea of the
Kingdom of Heaven are deeply rooted in Old
Testament beliefs and ideas. Even though
the word “Kingdom of Heaven” isn’t in the
Old Testament, it’s needed to understand
what “Kingdom of the Heavens” means. Even
though there are many different ideas, points
of view, and qualities in pre-Christian Jewish
texts about the Kingdom of Heavens, they all
support the term’s dual meaning as the divine
expression of God’s kingdom and the future
of the Messiah. In light of these we should
understand what “Kingdom of God” means by
looking at parallels in the gospels and the Old
Testament. Your sermon encouraged me to dig
deeper into the concept, and although I am still
grappling with the idea I wanted to share my
thoughts on what I have discovered so far,
May this letter generate greater investigation
and conversation regarding the expression
“Kingdom of God/Heaven” and its relevance
for the church today.
Your son
Luzuko Tafeni.
Bibliography
Ridderbos, H.N., 1962. The Coming of the Kingdom. Michigan. WB Eerdmans, Grand Rapids.
The Bible: New International Version. 1990. South Africa. B.B. KIRKBRIDE BIBLE COMPANY, INC.
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THE
RESURRECTION
AND THE LIFE
By: Claudene Sebolai
Text: John 11:21-26
Martha said to Jesus, “Lord if You had been here, my
brother would not have died. But even now I know
that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.” “Your
brother will rise again,” Jesus told her. Martha replied,
“I know that he will rise again in the resurrection at the
last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and
the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though
he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me
will never die. Do you believe this?”
Martha believed, but her faith and expectation were
placed in the future. She missed the faith found in
Hebrews 11. Jesus met her where she was in her
understanding and gently nudged her to the present.
Jesus tells her and us who read that He is the same
yesterday, today, and forever. As a result, the power
of the resurrection is a present-tense force. The
resurrection is a person, Christ, the hope of our glory.
He asks Martha a straightforward question: do
you believe this? If you are in a difficult situation
that appears to be impossible, the Lord is asking
you today: do you believe this? Don’t set a time
limit on your expectations; if God can accomplish it
once, He can do it again! Take that date from your
breakthrough, that date from your healing, and that
date from your financial situation! Accept by faith
what is rightly yours as God’s heir, daughter, or son!
The earth and the fullness thereof belong to your
Daddy, and He has given you everything you need
to live and to serve Him according to Ephesians 1.
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EASTER
You have been blessed with all spiritual blessings in
heavenly places. Expect the unexpected, right here
right now! I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE!
DO YOU BELIEVE IT? The same Spirit that raised
Jesus from the dead lives in you (Rom 8:11). What is
impossible for you, is possible for God.
Now is the time to realize that the Resurrection
and Life are in you, and you are in Him. Imagine that
the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead and
changed his human body into a glorified body lives in
you. The same power resides within you! Yes, you who
have come from a place of brokenness! Indeed, you, the
black sheep, who was labeled as worthless and stupid,
He is in you! Do you believe this? Col 2: 9-10 For in
Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.
And you have been made complete in Christ, who is
the head over every ruler and authority.
The goal of the Christian life is to know Christ and to
be like Him. Martha knew Jesus, she didn’t just know
about Him. She knew him that’s why she could say that
if He was there her brother wouldn’t have died. Paul
expresses his desire to know Christ in his letter to the
Philippians: I want to know Christ and the power of His
resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being
conformed to Him in His death, and so, somehow, to
attain to the resurrection from the dead (Phil 3: 10-11).
How can someone you have never heard of be called
upon? How can someone you know nothing about be
trusted? How can you love someone you know nothing
about? We must have knowledge of Christ, and Paul
desired knowledge of Christ.
Eph 1: 18-21 I ask that the eyes of your heart may
be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His
calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the
saints, and the surpassing greatness of His power to us
who believe. These are in accordance with the working
of His mighty strength, which He exerted in Christ
when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at
His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule
and authority, power and dominion, and every name
that is named, not only in the present age but also in
the one to come. Amen!
JESUS TELLS HER
AND US WHO READ
THAT HE IS THE SAME
YESTERDAY, TODAY,
AND FOREVER. AS A
RESULT, THE POWER OF
THE RESURRECTION IS A
PRESENT-TENSE FORCE.
THE RESURRECTION IS
A PERSON, CHRIST, THE
HOPE OF OUR GLORY.
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PARENTING
By Natashja Solomon
...no
matter
what !
40

We all want to be perfect parents on our parenting journey, no
matter who says otherwise. What we as parents forget is that there
is no such “thing” as flawless parenting. I believe that as parents, we
put pressure on ourselves to be the best we can be for our children,
even though we are developing alongside them in our parenting
roles. Over the years, we as parents have imported the behaviours
of our own parents into our own parenting journey, which can have
both a detrimental and positive impact on our children. Having said
that, I want to use this article to speak to parents who are always
berating themselves for being horrible parents.
With the demands of work, building a career, and educating
children in today’s world, being a parent comes with a lot of trauma
that we don’t always feel safe talking about. I want to tell parents
not to be so hard on themselves because there is no one right way
to raise kids. The Bible is clear on how it will come together for the
good. For example Romans 8 verse 28 it says: “And we know that
all things work together for good to those who love God” so then
what is the insecurity about not being a good parent whilst the word
reminds us it will come together.
Over the years of working with many parents, I’ve heard how
parents say they want to leave a legacy, but they’re so messed up
right now that they’re still suffering with prior parenting damage
from their own parents’ inability to parent positively. I’d want to
point out that none of our parents knew how to parent when we
were kids, and the only way they knew how was through those
who came before them. Our parents were not as exposed to
parenting tools, internet materials, trainings, seminars, and the
like, and their only knowledge of parenting came from their own
lived experiences. It’s a clear indication that there is a significant
gap in self-transformation when it comes to parenting, as well
as our realisation that traditional parenting methods are not
particularly practical for today’s youngsters.
Our children are growing up in a time when their voice and
opinion are very important, and this is causing the parentchild
relationship to become antagonistic rather than a secure
environment for children to discuss. Many times, youngsters
believe they are unable to communicate with their parents and
hence seek knowledge from other sources. As parents, we are
the composed mirror in our children’s lives, and they will always
reflect it as such. As a parent, I’ve become more conscious of
how I react to situations beyond my control, especially in the
company of my children.
If we continue to beat ourselves up for always wanting to
be better parents, then it is time to unlearn some of those old
parenting principles. One major transformation that we must
make is to begin thinking of our children as people rather than as
children. Little individuals with huge emotions who don’t always
know how to deal with the various daily problems they face at
school as well as family interactions. We were not encouraged
to speak our truth; in fact, we were taught that children should
be seen rather than heard. As parents, we owe it to ourselves to
pause and reflect on our upbringing, the pain we experienced as
children, and then to stand up and show up more intentionally for
our children.
In conclusion, as parents, we may
unlearn some of the parenting habits
we’re not proud of and re-parent
ourselves to be more present in our
children’s daily lives. Our children need to
know that someone is listening and that
they can talk to their parents first about
anything. I believe that children only
need one positive, present, life-giving,
consistent voice in their lives—a parent—
to become successful and significant
adults in society. This is feasible for all
children no matter what is going on
around us, therefore it’s time for parents
to work on themselves first and then
breathe and be reborn.
PRACTICAL STEPS TO
BEGIN ANEW:
• Wake up before your children, prepare
yourself first
• Mornings are a special time to prepare a
good day for everyone
• Make meals times important and treat
them as such
• Spend individual time with each child they
are all different
• Think before you react and think about
the little eyes that are watching you
• Be gentle with yourself we are on a
journey of understanding parenting
• Make sure you see to your emotional
wellbeing
• Instead of asking how was day…Ask what
did you enjoy most today
• Watch your tone of voice when
responding to your children
• Try not to allow outside voices in the lives
of your children
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MIRRE & KANEEL
ESSENTIAL & A N OINTIN G OIL
42

YOUR
FATHER &
MOTHER
“Children, obey your parents because you
belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing
to do. ‘honour your father and mother.’ This
is the first commandment with a promise:
If you honour your father and mother,
‘Things will go well for you, and you will
have a long life on the earth.’
(Ephesians 6:1-3)
By: Claudene Sebolai
Paul cites the fifth commandment to
the Ephesians, which states, “honour
your father and your mother, that it
may go well with you and that your
days may be long in the land that
the Lord your God is giving you”
(Exodus 20:12). Both the Old and
New Testaments contain multiple
occurrences of this commandment
as well as the blessing that is
associated with it. So, what exactly
does it mean to “respect one’s
father and mother”? The definition
of honour in the Oxford English
Dictionary is “to regard with
great respect or high esteem.” In
addition to this, it defines honour
as “something regarded to be a rare
opportunity that brings pride and
pleasure; a privilege.” Both of these
expressions capture the essence
of what it means to respect one’s
parents.
This must be very significant to
God if he not only included it in the
ten commandments given to Moses,
but it is also highly valued by Jesus:
“If you want to enter life, keep the
commandments… honour your father
and mother and love your neighbour
as yourself” (Matthew 19:17,19). He
also said in Matthew 15:4, “For God
commanded, ‘honour your father
and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever
reviles his father or mother must
surely die.”
When a person has children of
their own, they have a newfound
appreciation for the role that
parenting plays in society. We
make a lot of mistakes trying to
be the best parents we can be for
our children, and we often end up
bleeding because life happens to
us. Sometimes, in our attempts
to heal, we bleed on our children,
causing them to experience pain as
a result of our actions. If you feel
that your parents do not deserve
honour because of the severe pain
they have caused you, it is my
most fervent desire that the love of
God will find its way to that place
of suffering, heal it, and make it
possible for you to forgive them.
It is customary in South Africa
to extend gratitude on Mother’s
Day (May 14th) not just to one’s
own mother but also to one’s
grandmother and other female
relatives who play a role analogous
to that of a mother. Likewise,
Father’s Day (June 18th) is a
holiday of honouring fatherhood
and paternal bonds, as well as the
influence of fathers in society.
Create a memorable Mother’s
Day or Father’s Day celebration
for your parents this year and the
years that follow. Give the flowers
to them while they are still alive.
Share your love with them and let
them know how vitally essential
they are to you. May we exemplify
the value that God places on
parenting, and may we ourselves
grow to become parents who are
valuable to society.
To my dear parents, I want to
express my gratitude for all of the
hard work, love, and affection that
you have freely bestowed onto
my siblings and myself throughout
our lives. You did the best you
could with the resources you had
available. It’s possible that we
don’t always communicate how we
feel to you, but please know that
we love you more than anybody
else in the world because you are
the most incredible parents.
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MARRIAGE
Interviewed by Claudene Sebolai
Happily ever after? This idea from fairy
tales can often lead couples to have
expectations that are not realistic,
particularly given the fact that the
blending of two worlds involves effort,
attention, commitment, etc. on all
sides of the relationship. It is a pleasure
for us to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Storm
about their journey through marriage.
HOW DID YOU MEET?
We were both enrolled in the same
class at Voorbrug High School in
1995, which is how we first became
acquainted.
HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS!
WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST
IMPRESSIONS OF EACH
OTHER?
We had no romantic interest in
one another, but I asked the Lord
one night as I was doing a Christmas
concert why He couldn’t bless me
with someone like Anthony. Little did
I know that Anthony had asked the
same thing of God earlier that evening
as I entered the church wearing a
white dress.
DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING IN
COMMON?
Yeah, without a doubt. We have
a love for God, for music, and for
exploring new places.
CAN YOU REMEMBER WHAT
YOU DID ON YOUR FIRST
DATE?
It had a romantic feel about it, haha.
We got together for a game of pool.
Anthony then went to the Jukebox and
played the song by Lionel Richie “Your
once twice three times a lady and I
love you”
Anthony is quite the romantic. I’m
curious to know how he popped the
question.
We enjoyed a romantic supper
together, during which the topic of our
future plans was brought up... Then
Anthony just asked, “Would you marry
me?” and I questioned, “Where’s the
ring?” He responded by saying that
you will receive one on the day of your
wedding, which is scheduled for the
following month.
WOW! IF “SHOOT YOUR SHOT”
WAS A PERSON, GO ANTHONY!
WHAT DID YOU CHERISH
MOST ABOUT YOUR BIG DAY?
We invited fifty guests, and a total of
one hundred people, including seven
pastors, came to show their support
for our union. That warmed our hearts.
Our spiritual leaders Bishop Raymond
Olckers and the Late Lady Rosetta
Olckers, gave us two honeymoon gifts.
HOW DO YOU DEAL
WITH CONFLICT IN YOUR
MARRIAGE?
Typically, we discuss the things that
we want and the things that we don’t
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want... When we have a disagreement that
causes our feelings to intensify, one of us
will leave the room, and when we are both
ready to discuss, we will check in with one
another to see if we are both ready to talk.
Following that, we engage in conversation.
EVEN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
REQUIRE REGULAR CARE AND
ATTENTION TO FLOURISH, HOW
DO YOU KEEP THE FLAME ALIVE?
Understanding each other’s “love
language” is crucial since it helps improve
communication and reduce the likelihood
of misunderstandings occurring. Hence, we
maintain the flame by speaking each other’s
love language in order to keep the fire
going. Love is what love does!
ANY MARRIAGE MYTHS YOU WANT
TO BUST?
Never let yourselves stop growing as a
unit. Avoid being complacent, and always
be open to making adjustments as a couple
within the context of the marriage.
WHAT PIECE OF ADVICE WOULD
YOU GIVE TO YOUR JUST-MARRIED
SELF?
Improve your ability to make sensible
financial decisions. Never judge yourself
or your accomplishments based on the
accomplishments of others.
WHAT IS THE BEST PIECE OF
RELATIONSHIP ADVICE YOU WERE
GIVEN, AND BY WHOM?
It’s important to forgive quickly. Consider
the importance of the covenant you made
with and before God. Every day should
be a time to rejoice and exhibit affection,
and you shouldn’t be embarrassed to do
so. Bishop Raymond Olckers and the Late
Rosetta Olckers.
WHAT PRACTICAL THINGS SHOULD
COUPLES BE PREPARED FOR IN
MARRIAGE?
Attending church together as a couple.
The agreement to make sacrifices
collectively.
HOW DO YOU THINK COUPLES
SHOULD HANDLE THEIR
FINANCES?
Discussions, followed by collective
decision-making. Maintain complete
honesty and transparency regarding any and
all financial matters.
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THE FIRST AVENGER
Steve Rogers, better known as Captain America
was the first of Marvel Comics’ group of heroes
called “The Avengers”. He was known to stand
for freedom and justice. He would stand up for
anyone needing a hero. He was a weak young
man that the army didn’t want until he became
a part of a secret experiment called “Project:
Rebirth” which made him a strong super soldier
in World War II. Of course, we know Captain
America was not a real man. There is a real
Avenger or Redeemer like we talked about earlier
this week. His name is Jesus. He is fully God
and came to earth as fully man so that we could
be rescued from death caused by sin. He is
ready to save anyone willing to admit we need a
hero…a Savior. Only Jesus can rescue us and give
us eternal life. Yes, it is God’s “Project: Rebirth”.
Jesus made a way for us to be born again as He
says in the Gospel of John chapter 3!
REMEMBER
God is for you! Jesus is our ONLY hero and desires to
lead us each and every day as our Captain. We can trust
Him with our life now and our life forever!
PRAYER
If you already have accepted Jesus as your Savior and
Lord (Captain), thank Him for saving you! Pledge your
allegiance to Him; tell Him you want to live for Him and
serve Him everyday from now on!
If you have not asked Jesus to rescue you and be your
Savior (Redeemer/Avenger), you can ask Him right now!
Let a leader know if you need help. But if you don’t feel
that “tug” on your heart yet, ask God to lead you to Him.
Keep seeking after Him. God promises that if we seek
Him with our whole heart, we will find Him. He knows
you and wants you to know Him!
LOOK IT UP
In the Gospel of John, chapter 3, Jesus talks to
Nicodemus about being born again. Turn there
and read the chapter; you will recognize verse
16 right away, but did you know that Jesus was
talking to Nicodemus?
Jesus is the ultimate hero and He is REAL! He
came to earth born as a man, lived a perfect life
and never sinned, died on the cross paying for our
sin, and was raised to life so that He can give His
eternal life to us.! When we turn to Him admitting
we need Him to rescue us because we are sinners
(we have rebelled against God), He saves us and
becomes our Lord…our Captain. We follow Him
and let Him lead us into victory and into life!
THINK ABOUT
Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord & Savior?
If so, what are some ways He is changing you to
make you more like Him? Are you different than
before?
For more of these lessons go to www.creativebiblestudy.com/kids-Bible-lessons-heroes.html
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NIGER
A Burning Desire to
Muslims
As a young Muslim student,
Hanafi often wore all white or,
occasionally, all black clothing.
He wore the two colours to signify his
Islamic identity and devotion, blending in
with other devout Muslim students.
Today he wears vibrant clothing,
colourful silicone wristbands and a large
wooden cross around his neck.
Hanafi, now 29, admits that he’s trying
to attract attention, but only for a higher
purpose. He wears the eye-catching
colours as a bold, visible declaration that
he is one of the few Christians in Niger, a
majority-Muslim nation.
“When you see me, you will know
my identity,” he said. “If you are not a
Christian, your heart will hopefully tell
you something, and maybe you will talk
to me.”
Those who talk to Hanafi don’t leave
without hearing his testimony.
A Personal Message
As a teenager, Hanafi studied the Quran
in hope of one day inheriting his father’s
position as the village imam. His father
had sent him to neighbouring Nigeria to
further his Islamic studies for two years,
and while there he had a dream about
Jesus.
When Hanafi told his imam about the
dream, the imam urged him not to tell
anyone else. But later, after Hanafi had
finished his studies and returned home,
he had the same dream again. This time
he told his father.
“Don’t share this story even with your
brothers,” his father said. “Remember
what happened to Joseph when he
dreamed and he told his brothers?”
In 2011, Hanafi’s father sent him to
another village to attend a secular
school. Hanafi met a girl there who was
“The more you are
persecuted, t he stronger
you’ll be in Jesus.”
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planning to marry a pastor and, annoyed
by the Christian girl’s plans, made it his
goal to convert her to Islam. Instead of
converting her, however, Hanafi found
himself being invited to a church service,
where he could observe Christianity for
himself.
The next Sunday, Hanafi visited
a church near his house, thinking it
was where the girl attended. After
discovering that he was at the wrong
church, he decided to stay anyway.
He wanted to see if the church really
had a time of dancing, something he
had heard Christians do and that he
considered wicked. While he didn’t
see any dancing, he was nonetheless
shocked by what he heard: The pastor
shared a message about how Jesus can
appear to people in dreams.
“I felt like somebody came and told
the pastor my dream,” he said.
Unnerved by the experience, Hanafi
vowed to never attend church again.
But, still feeling confused and
conflicted the following Sunday, Hanafi
decided to return. As the weeks passed,
he became ever more intrigued by
Jesus Christ. And a year later, 18-yearold
Hanafi decided to return home and
tell his father that he had become a
Christian.
Cut from the Family
Hanafi’s father was incensed by the news
that his son had become a Christian. He
quickly called Hanafi’s 15 siblings and
other family members to a meeting and
told them, “Hanafi is no longer a part of
the family.”
Glaring at Hanafi, he said, “From
today on, don’t ever consider me as your
father.” Hanafi said his father’s words
were very painful but not surprising. “My
pastor prepared me,” he said. “He told
me many people will persecute me, and I
asked him, ‘Even my dad?’ He said, ‘Even
him; get ready. It can happen.’”
Hanafi’s pastor also shared Matt. 10:33
with him, which says, “Whoever denies
me before men, I also will deny before
my Father in heaven.”
“At that time,” Hanafi said, “I felt
whatever could happen should happen,
but I cannot deny Jesus.”
When Hanafi’s father realized that
his son would not renounce his faith in
Christ, he made plans to send him to
Nigeria again. Hanafi, worried about
what might happen to him there,
asked God to rescue him from his
circumstances.
The night before Hanafi was supposed
to leave for Nigeria, his father
locked him in a room. Around 4am,
Hanafi awoke in a panic. After praying
once more, he realized he could
probably bust open the locked door to
his room. So Hanafi charged toward the
door with all his might, broke it open
and fled into the night.
The following afternoon, he reached
a neighbouring village and met with his
pastor, but he still didn’t feel safe. “These
people can follow me and find me
wherever I am,” he told the pastor.
A Passion for Evangelism
The pastor helped Hanafi move to
another city, where he enrolled in a Bible
school and graduated in three years.
Nine months later, after learning that
his father had died, Hanafi returned
home to mourn with his family. While
there, he discovered that his father hadn’t
left him an inheritance. Hurt but trusting
God to provide, Hanafi returned to his
village and his church.
Hanafi eventually enrolled in a trade
school and studied to become a
mechanic. At the same time, however,
he was being discipled by a mentor, and
his passion for evangelism was growing.
“God put in my heart that fire of sharing
the Gospel everywhere I go,” he said.
“When I meet a Muslim, I have to tell him I
am a Christian and share the Gospel with
him.”
Though Islamists attack Christians with
increasing frequency in Niger, Christ's
followers boldly obey his commands to
proclaim the gospel and baptize new
Believers.
Proclaiming the Gospel isn’t easy in
Niger. Islamists regularly attack Christians
in the country’s border regions, and
Muslim villagers persecute those who
leave Islam to follow Christ. Determined
to reach Muslims with the truth of God’s
Word, Hanafi started thinking of creative
approaches, such as using drama and
radio. He felt called to disciple as many
young Believers as he could.
“I am very sure I will not die until I will
see many Muslims coming to the Lord,”
he said. And as he continues to share the
Gospel with Muslims, Hanafi has no fear
of persecution. “For me, persecution is
part of growth,” he said. “The more you
are persecuted, the stronger you’ll be in
Jesus.”
Hanafi said he wants to do more for
God than just attend church. He wants to
be used by him to reach Muslims. He asks
for prayers that the Gospel will continue
to spread throughout Niger and that he
will be able to help persecuted Christians
there.
“Also, pray that the fire that is burning
in my life for evangelism, that God will
continue to strengthen me no matter
what,” he said, “even if I lose my life
because of it. I want the Gospel to be
preached everywhere, even if I become a
martyr.”
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WHY THE FOUNDATION PHASE OF LEARNING
IS ESSENTIAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Prof. Rika Joubert – Edutel Higher Education
South Africa has a particular problem
of teacher supply in the Foundation
Phase (Sayed and McDonald,
2017). Given the poor academic
performance in many schools and
the inequality in learning outcomes,
there is an urgent need to improve
teaching and learning in South
African schools. Most children in
South Africa attend no-fee schools,
which dramatically affects their life
chances. According to Spaull (2019),
the average South African child’s life
chances are still determined by ‘the
colour of their skin, the province of
their birth, and the wealth of their
parents’. Coetzee (2014) poignantly
explained: ‘The school choice of
many black parents living in poor
neighbourhoods is limited to the lowquality
schools available to them by
virtue of the area in which they live’.
According to Taylor (2019), the South
African schooling system (in which
initial teacher education plays a vital
role) has the task of ‘raising quality
across the board’.
For children to excel in their
educational journey, a solid
foundation in the foundational phase
of their schooling, Grade R - 3, is
crucial. It is a child’s first step on
their educational journey, where
their teachers introduce them to
vital cognitive, emotional and social
skills. Value-based teaching are
the foundational skills children will
continue to build on, not only in their
schooling but throughout life.
Children are naturally curious,
and they develop their learning
styles during the foundation phase,
which prepares them for secondary
schooling and the ability to grasp
challenging concepts. It is also, at this
time, where teachers can identify and
address any learning concerns and
teach basic values. Addressing these
issues can prevent a gap in learning
and future learning problems. And
in the long run, it can save parents
money on extra lessons and tuition
because the basic abilities and
foundational values are lacking.
Teachers’ influence on their learners
at this early stage is immense. It’s at
this stage where children continue to
expand their skills as they progress
through each grade. And it is this
development and growth that
impacts how they will view education
throughout their life. Without these
foundational skills, children as learners
will face challenges later in life.
A quality foundation education can
help children thrive and unlock their
full potential. The foundation phase
is where they learn and develop
valuable life skills that will help them
in the real world, including,
• Social and emotional coping skills
• Collaboration
• Cooperation
• Problem-solving.
Without the basic principles firmly
in place, children struggle with
some of the basic concepts later on,
especially in mathematics.
Foundation Phase programmes
must include teaching skills that
cover the overall well-being of
the child such as personal, social,
emotional, cognitive, physical,
creative and cultural skills. The
Foundation Phase (Grades R to 3) is
all about the basics in educational
knowledge. It is important to
remember that children have never
been exposed to these educational
concepts. They need to learn them
and learn how to apply them. They
need to be assisted at home to build
a strong foundational knowledge
that will assist them through school
and later lead them to becoming
independent learners.
The teacher’s role is to introduce
and practise new concepts at school.
The role of parents and caregivers
are to practise these at home, and
to bring to the teacher’s attention if
there are any concepts that their child
cannot grasp. The teacher cannot do
this individually and relies on parents
to be involved in a child’s education.
The status of Foundation Phase
teachers and the state of Foundation
Phase education in South Africa are
a matter of concern. The Foundation
Phase teacher is generally seen
as the lowliest in the hierarchy of
teachers in black schools. Becoming
a Foundation Phase teacher is the
least likely professional choice for
the majority of high achieving school
leavers. One way to raise the quality
of education in South Africa is by
ensuring that newly qualified teachers
are ‘sufficiently knowledgeable,
skilled and prepared’ to teach in
South African schools (Taylor , 2019).
Because teaching is about guiding
and supporting the learning of others,
good teaching presupposes a thorough
understanding of how learning
happens and how to guide and
support learning in any school context.
In high functioning education
systems, such as in Finland and
Singapore, great emphasis is placed
on the early foundation of children’s
learning, accompanied by a firm
commitment to excellent childhood
teacher education and research.
These examples hold important
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lessons for South Africa, particularly for the way in which
we think about primary school educational provision.
At the heart of this is the fact that Foundation Phase
teachers are a key to improving educational outcomes for
children at all levels of the educational system and that
special attention should be paid to the education of the
teachers in the early grades.
In many schools, poor academic performance can
be attributed to a range of factors. According to the
DBE (2015), these factors include inadequate school
infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, inadequate
curriculum coverage and delivery and lack of resources
and support materials. Learners’ poor academic
performance can also be attributed to what is (and isn’t)
happening in classrooms. Hoadley (2012) reviewed
classroom-based studies to determine what is happening
in terms of teaching and learning in South African primary
schools. Given the poor academic performance and
inequality in learning outcomes, there is an urgent need
to improve teaching and learning in South African schools
(Metcalfe & Witten (2019); Taylor, (2008, 2019).
One way the quality of education (and learning
outcomes) can be raised is by ensuring that newly
qualified teachers who teach in the primary school can
guide and support learning in varying schools in South
Africa. It goes without saying that ‘improving what
teachers do in their classrooms is the key to improved
learning’ (Taylor 2008)). This is also the view of Marais
(2019), who argued that teacher competence is one of
the most critical factors affecting educational quality.
In Foundation Phase teaching, curriculum
implementation is unique, but emphasis on teacher
training is essential as it influences teachers’ efficacy in
promoting holistically developed children.
Edutel Higher Education offers a cost-effective Bachelor
of Education degree that equips students to become
qualified Foundation Phase teachers (Grade R to 3). This
qualification aims to support students who meet the
admission requirements to study form home and become
fully qualified Foundation Phase teachers.
This BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching degree is
delivered through blended, distance learning, allowing
students who live in areas in South Africa where they do
not have easy access to contact institutions to study fulltime
or part-time, to become fully qualified teachers.
The degree is presented at the NQF Exit Level 7, with
minimum total credits of 500, earned over a minimum of
four years. The qualification is approved by DHET placed
the qualification on REQV 14. The programme has been
accredited by the Council on Higher Education.
Students who previously obtained a Diploma in Grade
R Teaching at any institution and register for the BEd
in Foundation Phase Teaching, may be exempted for a
maximum of 180 credits obtained in the Diploma Grade R
Teaching. This means that such students can complete the
BEd in Foundation Phase Teaching in three years of study.
One of the keys defining aspects of a profession
is that it has a specialised knowledge base that enables
the professionals to perform their work. From an ethical
perspective, the profession owes it to society to ensure that
its members have the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Professional practice is ideally informed by specialised
knowledge. Professional knowledge can be described as
comprising four elements: disciplinary knowledge, subject
knowledge for teaching, curriculum knowledge, and classroom
competence. Classroom competence includes acceptable
forms of conduct that is mirrored by the norms and values of
what a good society would be.
Edutel Higher Education aims to offer values-driven
education in all its teacher education programmes. Valuebased
education is an approach to teaching that works
with values. It creates a strong learning environment that
enhances academic achievement and develops learners’
social and relationship skills that last throughout their lives.
A positive learning environment is achieved through the
positive values modelled by staff throughout the school. It
quickly liberates teachers and learners from the stress of
confrontational relationships, which frees up substantial
teaching and learning time. It also provides social ability
to learners, equipping them with social and relationship
skills, intelligences and attitudes to succeed at school and
throughout their lives. Just like we build strong foundations
for our homes to make them last for decades; the same
approach should be followed for building a strong learning
foundation for children. Early foundational learning is
critical for a child’s later learning. In fact, a strong early
learning foundation is the ladder to ensure a future where
they can adapt and thrive.
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WORSHIP
Interviewed by: Claudene Sebolai
Join us as we chat to Ps. Candice
Linevee as she shares her spiritual
dancing journey with us.
WHERE DOES YOUR PASSION FOR SPIRITUAL
DANCE COME FROM?
From a young age, I accompanied my parents to church
services, where I observed young women minister
during praise and worship — free worship — through the
medium of spiritual dance, also known as liturgical dance.
I was blown away, I felt such a strong bond, and I knew
at that moment that I was meant to be a member of this
group, so I joined up right away. It was or is the colors
the extensions of the hands /arms and mainly the leather
shoes that I just could not get enough of.
WHAT DO YOU DO TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILL AS
A DANCER?
A dancer’s skill requires a lot of sacrifice, devotion,
exercise, keeping a healthy lifestyle, and a lot of “I CAN”
attitude. In addition to the foregoing, spiritual dance
requires that one stay prayerful and continuously in the
word, as here is where we gain revelation, confirmation,
and creativity to move or how to move. Other dance
groups’ support is also a way and means to grow one’s
skill, talent, or gift, as we learn from one another - my
weakness may be another’s strength, and vice versa.
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“AS I DANCED, MY BODY BECAME A
PROPHECY, AND A PRAYER,
AND A WEAPON.”
(FRAGRANCEARISE.COM)
DO YOU FEEL CLOSE TO THE SPIRIT WHEN YOU DANCE AND
HOW DO YOU EXPERIENCE GOD THROUGH DANCING?
I trust the Holy Spirit to move on my behalf whenever I move with
or on a particular song- I am merely a vessel for God. I will always say,
“Trust God to lead and guide you to ensure that you are in sync with
him for a specific NOW!” There are times when the Spirit takes over and
all you can do is let Him do His thing. I encounter God through various
emotions in which I literally submit and give it all back. Speaking in the
divine tongue is an experience I will never forget when ministering; it is
in that moment that I feel comfortable and accepted, because nothing is
or was done by oneself, but was all Spirit directed and confirmed.
WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT TRAITS OF A SPIRITUAL
DANCER?
Excellent balance, physical strength, physical dexterity, and spiritual
maturity are key attributes for me. In order to succeed in life, one must
be adaptable and have an I CAN attitude. The Bible states, “I CAN DO
ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH,” so
why not put that strength to use? Why not provide excellent service?
Another sacrifice of prayer and fasting would be made... offering a
sacrifice, desiring more of God, and trusting the Holy Spirit to disclose
future steps, reveal where to proceed. It is crucial to give God control.
God comes first, then us.
DO YOU DANCE SPONTANEOUSLY
WHEN YOU ARE AT HOME?
All of the choreography originates at
home. When you spend time alone with
God, your creativity flows. Because I
believe practice makes perfect. My entire
family understands that when a song is
on repeat, here is where I am being set
free. My personal dance group, Chosen
Movement, is sponsored by our church,
House of Destiny Community Church,
which is located in Seawinds, Lavender
Hill. Prior to this, I was the leader of a
group called Soul Winners. This is my
heart, my passion, and my joy.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE
SOMEONE WHO HAS A DESIRE TO
DO SPIRITUAL DANCING?
If you want to do spiritual dancing,
be sure you understand the distinction
between a gift and a talent and as well
as the difference between ministry and
performance. Maintain a relationship
with your Creator, who is the author
and finisher of your faith, as this only
improves the movement and feelings.
Maintain your fitness, and enthusiasm,
and concentrate on the end goal. Make
sure you know why you’re doing it, what
you’re doing it for, and ultimately, be
yourself and enjoy every moment, every
step, every degree of growth, and be sure
to be present in every moment so you
don’t miss what God wants to do in that
very SUDDENLY!
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POETRY
THE
GREAT
RECIPE
Sugar, spice, and everything nice?
That will definitely not break the ice
The Word is given
But it should be a given
Authenticity
Is a necessity.
And I will give you the recipe.
Store it in a book,
Store it in your mind
So you can cleverly rewind
Just for your peace of mind.
A heart directed after God's own heart
Is a great place where you could start
Pray pray pray
Every day
Is what will keep the enemy away
And what will keep your mind at bay.
Then the next necessary step, I'll give you a clue
We will have to dive deep in the Hebrew Avad, is the
Word translated
No need to be frustrated
Service, service, service
Is what we should do
An overflowing of the cup that's already full
An outward expression of all that in you!
Finally, add a full measure of obedience
That will surely fulfill the ingredients.
Read the WORD every day
That will then make you stay.
This combined with a indebted heart
Is the recipe for an authentic start
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MUSIC
HELLO PEACE,
HELLO JOY,
HELLO
LOVE:
IT IS A
NEW
HORIZON!
Music has the ability to bring us joy and comfort, motivate us,
and help us relax. It has the power to transport us back in time,
calm our worried minds or boost our moods. Music improves
your health and well-being. Music stimulates the brain which in
turn helps with pain relief, reducing stress and memory. A study
from Harvard has shown that relaxing music may lower blood
pressure and heart rate after physical exertion.
When we are at our lowest and have no words to pray,
there is always that one song that articulates our situation
and pulls us out of whatever pit we find ourselves in. Fear is
not my future, by Maverick City and Kirk Franklin, is the one
song for me, my 2023 declaration. Brandon Lake originally
released “Fear Is Not My Future” with Chandler Moore as
the eighth track on his third studio album, Help!, on May 13,
2022. Lake shared the story behind the song, saying:
“What a declaration and amazing thing to sing. Fear is
not my future, sickness is not my story. There are so many
things in our life that we’re like this is what I’ve been given
and I have to deal with it. I felt like this would be a powerful
opportunity to break that agreement and say no. Goodbye
fear, goodbye pain, goodbye to the grave that you feel like
you’re standing in. Let’s do the opposite and let’s prophecy
hello peace, hello joy, hello love.” – Brandon Lake
Sarah Balcerak testifies of the impact this song had on her
saying the following:
“As a Christian of 25+ years, I’ve been struggling with
depression for the better part of 10 years. It’s been so
debilitating and I’ve struggled to break free. The first time I
heard this, I felt that “wake up wake up wake up!” all the way
down in my soul. God was saying, get up and worship, wake up
and see the new day I’ve given you and claim deliverance. I’m
believing I will have a breakthrough in Jesus’ name! I will step
into my new season of joy and my new horizon in Jesus’ name!”
And so, does George Louis-Jean, amongst others:
“The past two years have been very tough with back-toback
deaths around my family. I was mentally in a dark place
but my spirit still had Faith to make it out. This song has been
my hope song every morning. The Bible mentioned “Do not
be afraid” 365 times and this song and will be replayed for
365 days out of the year. 2023 I’m ready for whatever God
has in store for me and my family.”
May your heart be blessed as well.
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By: Monique Kotze, Owner of Ethereal.
We live in a colourful world, and now is the moment
to live boldly and display that colour. Life may have
been a little dull for a while, but now is the time to
fully awaken to what God has placed in our souls and
spirit. There is a rainbow of colour in you and it is
time to sparkle and shine that colour to the world in
how you express and carry yourself.
It’s time to be bold. Bold in both faith and fashion.
Walk into the person God made you to be. He gave
you your own colourful personality, and He wants
you to own it! You can confidently express and move
in your identity. The world is full of colour, and you
add to the light spectrum. The rainbow represents a
promise, and God always fulfils his promises. It’s time
to keep these promises, and wearing bright rainbow
colours is a terrific approach to remind ourselves of
the promises we know but frequently fail to keep.
Some of the ideas for the Ethereal Made for This
Retro design came from this. It is a bold claim that
God knows what He is doing and that we can rely on
Him. He knew just when and where to put you, as well
as what type of personality to give you. You provide
the world with a very special colour that it requires
at this time, and if you dilute or hide it, the world will
miss out on something that only you can provide.
It is time to express this freely in your own style.
Full
colour
of
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FASHION
There are simple methods to add a splash of colour
to your outfit, including using something you already
have. If this seems intimidating, start with one bold
hue (your favourite hue) and add it to your otherwise
subdued, comfortable go-to wardrobe. One of the most
straightforward ways to begin is with an accessory. It
can be something as easy as a scrunchie or scarf or as
little as earrings. It can even be something as daring as
a blazer in electric pink or cargo pants in green. Perhaps
you’ve desired to wear a crimson dress or high heels but
felt they were too eccentric for you.
Feel free to experiment and express your creative
side. You are creative because the most
creative Being created you. The most
important aspect of all of this is
to not compare yourself to
others or be concerned
about what they
think.
Because it is a growth exercise, it should be painful
and out of the ordinary, but also wildly and strangely
exhilarating. God is pleased when we exalt Him by
artistically expressing what He has placed in our hearts.
It is about expressing love rather than seeking affection,
acceptance, or popularity.
I challenge you to take a fresh look at the products
in the shops around you this coming season. Examine
the colours, styles, and feel of the material. Identify that
one item you adore but don’t think you’d wear; that
thing you always claim is for someone else, not you. Put
it on. Then, if you like how you look and feel in it, treat
yourself. This is a joyful experience, and we encourage
you to include Jesus because He is interested in every
element of your life, even what you wear. In prayer,
ask the Holy Spirit to protect your heart from thoughts
of comparison and to reveal to you the object that is
meant for you. He is aware of your financial situation
and knows how to bless you. Allow His love and
serenity to guide you rather than the present quo. If
you’re puzzled on what colour and style works best for
your body type and skin tone, there are some fantastic
Jesus-loving women out there who provide amazing
suggestions and information about it. Ladies like Alette
Winckler, Nicqie Robinson, Thalia de Villiers, and many
others that you may follow on Facebook and Instagram
for soul, spirit, and style inspiration.
We salute and applaud those of you who already
walk comfortably and boldly in their colour. We also
urge that you encourage and cheer for people around
you who are still unclear how to take space and shine
in their one manner. Push and motivate each other in
faith to shine in your own colour because their colour
enriches the depth and brilliance of your own colour.
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HEALTH
By Traci Townsend
“BEHAVIOURS THAT WILL GET YOU
CLOSER TO YOUR FITNESS GOALS”
You’ve probably set a fitness goal
before.
Many of us set fitness goals that
sound similar to something like this:
• I want to lose 20 pounds/kg.
• I want to get my first push-up.
• I want to drink more water.
In fact, you may have one of
those exact goals now or have had
them in the past. You may also
have been successful at reaching
them - or maybe not.
Here’s a strategy that you may find
helpful when it comes to reaching
your fitness goals - put the focus
on your behaviours that will get you
closer to that outcome goal.
So, let’s take a look at the fitness
goals above:
• If your outcome goal is to
lose 20 pounds/kg, then
your behaviour to focus on
could be to sit at the table
and eat all of your meals
with the television and
cell phone off. Why? This
is undistracted eating and
makes you more aware of
when you are satisfied and
no longer hungry so that
you eat less.
• If your outcome goal is
to get your first push-up,
then you might increase
the number of upper body
“pushing” exercises in your
workout program. Why?
This will help your chest,
shoulder, and tricep (back
of your arms) muscles get
stronger, the same muscles
you use to do push-ups.
• If your outcome goal is to
drink more water, then you
may change your behaviour
by adding an 8-ounce/ 1
cup of water every morning
before your coffee. Why?
You will have increased your
water intake by 56 ounces
at the end of one week -
that’s 56 ounces more than
you would have drunk.
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Here’s the bonus → behaviour
goals can be monitored.
You can keep a calendar and mark
off each day that you eat your
meals without distraction or each
day that you drink a cup of water
before your coffee. Or you can
keep a spreadsheet to track which
upper body lifts you do and how
much you lift.
KEEP IT SIMPLE.
When you monitor your
behaviour, you can see your
progress. The more consistent you
are with your behaviour, the closer
you’ll get to your fitness outcome.
Of course, if you need help with
setting your goals and determining
which behaviours will help you
reach them, check out my F3 ZONE
one-to-one coaching for women
over 50.
Traci is a certified personal trainer and
nutrition coach working with women 50
and over to help them reach their fitness
goals. Fitness is for everyone. You are never
too busy, too out of shape, or too old to
become a healthier, more active version
of who you are now. At Fitness With Traci,
you will increase your movement, become
more active and fit, and get stronger through
strength training.
You can check out what she offers at
www.fitnesswithtraci.com
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MOVIES
FAITH-BASED
FILMS TO INSPIRE
COME OUT IN JESUS NAME
Viewing motivational films is a great way to relax and get inspired at the
same time. You can learn how to handle difficult situations in the future
by observing how other individuals have dealt with similar circumstances.
Check out our recommended movies that are sure to leave you feeling
inspired and empowered.
Following a startling chain of events, the most
controversial pastor in America, Greg Locke, took
a 180-degree turn from his mainstream religious
traditions and led his church into legitimate
revival. He and a diverse group of unconventional
preachers then began to spark the most important
awakening in the history of the Christian Church -
through the most unlikely means - by casting out
demons. This fiery film documents the beginnings
of their journey. "Come Out In Jesus Name" will
be followed by a live simulcast event where Pastor
Locke and his fellow demon slayers will lead a
supernatural mass deliverance... in Jesus name. A Locke Media Film. A Global
Vision Bible Church Production. —Wayne Caparas
JESUS REVOLUTION
Tells the story of a young Greg Laurie (Joel
Courtney) being raised by his struggling
mother, Charlene (Kimberly Williams-
Paisley) in the 1970s. Laurie and a sea of
young people descend on sunny Southern
California to redefine truth through all
means of liberation. Inadvertently, Laurie
meets Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie),
a charismatic hippie street preacher, and Pastor Chuck Smith (Kelsey Grammer) who
have thrown open the doors of Smith's languishing church to a stream of wandering
youth. What unfolds becomes the greatest spiritual awakening in American history.
Rock and roll, newfound love, and a twist of faith lead to a JESUS REVOLUTION that
turns one counterculture movement into a revival that changes the world. —Lionsgate
BREAKTHROUGH
When Joyce Smith’s (Chrissy
Metz) adopted son John (Marcel
Ruiz) falls through an icy
Missouri lake, all hope seems
lost as John lies lifeless. In the
face of every bleak medical
case history and dire scientific
prediction, Joyce’s unwavering
belief inspires her community to
pray for John’s recovery. Based
on the incredible true story,
Breakthrough is an enthralling
reminder that faith and love can
create a mountain of hope, and
sometimes even a miracle.
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE
A gripping reminder of the power of forgiveness, ‘I Can Only Imagine’ beautifully
illustrates that no one is ever too far from God’s love—or from an eternal home in
Heaven. The inspiring and unknown true story behind Mercy Me’s beloved, charttopping
song that brings ultimate hope to so many is a gripping reminder of the power
of true forgiveness.
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POETRY
GBV:
A Lamentation
By: Claudene Sebolai
Bitterly she weeps at night,
Tears roll down her cheeks.
Cry, our beloved country,
Mourn and be in bitter anguish!
Your streets are filled with the dead bodies of women and children,
Your fields are cemeteries of shallow graves.
Raped, butchered, burned beyond recognition.
Weep!
Young and old lie together in the street, slaughtered without pity.
All the inhabitants of our continent,
Let your grieve-stricken cries sound the alarm!
Let your tears flow like a river, day and night,
Give yourself no rest.
Let your hearts cry out to the Lord!
Pour out your hearts like water in the presence of the Lord for the
precious daughters of Africa.
Father, in Jesus’ name we pray.
Remember Your daughters this day.
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BOOKS
BOOK REVIEWS
DON’T HOLD BACK: LEAVING
BEHIND THE AMERICAN GOSPEL
TO FOLLOW JESUS FULLY
By: David Platt
The New York Times bestselling author of Radical challenges
Christians to trade in an American gospel that prostitutes the
words of Jesus for the sake of comfort, politics, and prosperity
and return to a biblical gospel that exalts God above everything
in this world. From his viewpoint in the capital of the United
States, Pastor David Platt believes it’s time for disillusioned,
discouraged, and divided Christians to follow Jesus into a
different future. In Don’t Hold Back, Platt calls believers to take
necessary risks and find the ultimate reward as we:
Work for—not against—each other as brothers and sisters in
Christ, especially when we disagree on personal convictions.
Turn the tide on centuries of racial division in the church. Trust
all of God’s Word with conviction while loving everyone around
us with compassion. Do justice with kindness, and experience
the good life according to God. Play our part in spreading the
gospel to all the nations of the world. Seek God alone for the
supreme satisfaction our souls’ desire.
With biblical insights that speak to the everyday lives of
contemporary Christians, Platt shows that we can experience
the awe-filled wonder of Jesus and otherworldly beauty of his
church here and now. But in order to do so, some things need
to be different. Starting not in “those people,” but in each one
of us.
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MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUR CHURCH:
A HANDBOOK FOR BIBLICAL CARE
By: Dr. Steve Midgley, Helen
Thorne
Many people are struggling
with mental-health conditions,
exacerbated by the COVID-19
pandemic and life in our imageconscious
culture. Statistics tell us
that, worldwide, one in six of us will
have experienced a mental-health
struggle in the past week, and serious
depression is the second-leading
cause of disability (Mental Health
Foundation).
That means there are brothers and
sisters in our church families battling
with thoughts, feelings, impulses and
even voices that distract, drag down
and nudge them towards despair.
But when it comes to helping, it can
be tricky to know where to begin,
especially if we have very little
knowledge of mental illnesses and
are afraid of making things worse by
saying and doing the wrong things.
This wise, compassionate and
practical book is written by Steve
Midgley, who worked in psychiatry
and then as a pastor and is now
Executive Director of Biblical
Counselling UK, and Helen Thorne,
Director of Training and Resources at
Biblical Counselling UK. It will help
readers understand and respond with
biblical wisdom to people who are
struggling with their mental health.
While acknowledging the importance
of liaising responsibly with medics
and counsellors, this book focuses
on equipping readers to play their
part in making churches places
where those who struggle with
mental-health conditions are
welcomed, understood, nurtured
and supported: a foretaste of the
new creation.
This is a useful book for anyone who
cares for others pastorally: pastors,
elders, small-group leaders and
congregation members.
THE AWE OF GOD: THE ASTOUNDING WAY A
HEALTHY FEAR OF GOD TRANSFORMS YOUR LIFE
By: John Bevere
Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator,
but He seems elusive? Perhaps it is because something
utterly essential is missing—the fear of the Lord. Don’t let
this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being
afraid of God. It’s the key to everything. Holy Fear is not a
topic you’ll hear much about these days. But if you want
to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times,
you cannot afford to ignore this book.
In The Awe of God, John Bevere invites you to take a
fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation
with fear and trembling. This healthy, holy, and largely
forgotten virtue is the uncommon path to a more fulfilled
and fruitful life. In this book you will see why godly fear is
the foundation of:
• Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge
• Foresight, clarity, and divine direction
• Maturity and conformity to the image of Jesus Christ
• Building an eternal
legacy
• Confidence, fearlessness,
and security
• Freedom from the fear
of man as all lesser fears
are eclipsed
• If you look at the men
and women in Scripture,
the ones who lived and
finish well all have one
thing in common: they are marked by holy fear.
The Awe of God was designed to be read slowly and
intentionally. At the end of each of the 42 chapters are
five tools to help you deepen your understanding and
apply what the Spirit of God is teaching you. Experience
the intimate relationship with God that you have always
longed for by unlocking this countercultural message.
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BEYOND ASBURY: OFF THE
MAP REVIVALS
MASS DELIVERANCE
BREAKS OUT IN
THEATRES ACROSS
THE US AFTER THE
MOVIE ‘COME OUT
IN JESUS’ NAME’
DEBUT
While everyone's attention is focused on the miraculous move
of God that has been taking place in Wilmore, Kentucky, a new
wave of revival is sweeping across the world. Jason Mandryk asks
the following question: “Does revival need to happen on a well-lit
stage, live-streamed on social media, with people flying in from
around the world to attend, and have thousands of articles written
about it to count as such?” No, when God truly moves, it not only
reaches the highest mountain but also flows to the lowest valley.
Mandryk further states, “No, the places where revival seems to
be happening with the greatest frequency are the places where
believers have no recourse to anything but God breaking in. They
are poor, powerless, harried, and under pressure. They gather
to pray and fast, to worship, to hear God’s word, to confess and
forgive, to share all they have, and to be healed by God’s power
precisely because they have nothing else they can do and nowhere
else to turn.” The following places are also touched by the current
revival happening: Iran, Thailand, Algeria, India, Myanmar, and
Africa. Michael W Smith, who was recently in Vietnam performing
at the Spring Love Festival, said he also sees signs of spiritual
resurgence unfolding across the globe. Smith believes that
something profound is happening: “God is on the move, I’m so
grateful that I’m alive to get to see it. I think what we’ve prayed for
so long is actually happening. … There’s this resurgence of faith.”
After seeing the new film "Come Out in
Jesus’ Name," moviegoers all over the
United States reportedly experienced mass
deliverances, and videos of the events
quickly spread across social media. "Come
Out in Jesus’ Name" debuted in theatres
nationwide Monday and follows Pastor
Greg Locke who rallied together well-known
deliverance ministers Alexander Pagani,
YouTube preachers Isaiah Saldivar, Pastor
Mike Signorelli, Vladimir Savchuck and
Daniel Adams as they model Jesus’ ministry
of deliverance as described in the New
Testament. At the end of the film, Locke held
a live mass deliverance alter call that was
streamed at nearly 2,000 theatres. “I just
wanted to go for it and I thought it would
probably be the biggest thing I could ask for
the movie theatre industry to allow me to do,
and when they said, 'Yeah, we don't know
anything about it. But let's go,' I knew that
was an open door,” Locke told The Christian
Post. Kelly Medina of Most High King
Ministries watched from a theatre in Austin,
Texas, and received deliverance herself: “It
was interesting to see different preachers
talk about their experiences with deliverance
and encounters with demonic entities in
the church,” the former atheist explained.
“What surprised me the most was seeing
first-hand deliverances in the movie theatre
and people helping people be set free at the
end after the credits rolled and the preacher
came back on the screen instructing all those
sitting to stand up and repeat after him,”
Medina added.
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CYCLONE FREDDY: OVER 300 DEAD
IN MALAWI, MOZAMBIQUE
M41 CAR
PILE-UP
HORROR
The number of people who have died as a result of Cyclone Freddy continues to rise,
despite the fact that hundreds of people are still missing and residents are frustrated
by the lack of rescue services and relief supplies. After making its initial landfall in late
February, the storm made a second pass through Southern Africa, wreaking havoc as
it went. It is one of the tropical cyclones that has been recorded to have lasted the
longest and has been one of the deadliest in Africa in recent years. The storm caused
severe flooding, which swept away roads and farms, leaving bodies and houses
buried in mud.
Gracious God, we pray for everyone who is suffering as a result of the ravages
caused by cyclone Freddy. Grant them encouragement, strength, fortitude,
patience, and insight as they struggle with their many losses — material, physical,
emotional, and personal — and begin to pick up the pieces and create a new
future for themselves, their families, and their community. Be for them a beacon of
unwavering hope and confidence that there can and will be a better day. Surround
them with your love and the love and compassion of others so that they might be
sustained in this time of trouble. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.
AMEN.
On March 6, 2023, images
surfaced on social media depicting
a multiple-car accident on the
M41 that was caused by a truck.
The accident occurred as drivers
were heading from Gateway mall
into Durban City. There were a
number of people hurt, but there
were thankfully no fatalities.
Phakama Banti, who was driving
from Ballito to the Durban CBD,
told the Daily News that she
saw the truck near Millennium
Way as she was driving. “As I was
driving, I heard a sound. I looked
in my mirror and saw this truck
just swerving and hitting cars and
hitting mine, going down towards
the M4. I slowed down and
signaled to the woman driving by
my side. We all slowed down. I saw
my life flashing before my eyes,”
she said. The events unfolded
very quickly, according to Kreegan
Chendriah, who was taking his
wife to her job in Durban North at
the time. Chendriah reported that
his vehicle could be driven, but
he planned to have it inspected
anyway. The collision did not cause
any injuries to the couple, and he
expressed his gratitude that there
were no fatalities as a result of the
incident.
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