When writing to some of the churches Paul doesn’t say “church” , but “saints” or “holy ones” (Col 1:1), a great reminder of what the church really is. Not a gathering of religious people with unusual practices.
But a people in Christ uniquely called & set apart by God for God.
We miss out on the presence of God by treating it as common.
Having an attitude of awe and reverence towards God is the key to experiencing deeper levels of intimacy with Him. Learn more in The Awe of God devotional on my YouTube channel → https://t.co/VUaFAw47FU
A word to church leaders at Advent.
Don’t stop at gratitude for Christ’s 1st coming and longing for His 2nd coming. Lean in to expectation for his Kingdom coming. Enjoy festivity but resist sentimentality. “Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end.”
10 Things we've learnt about South Africans during the Rugby World Cup 🏉🇿🇦🏆:
1. Racism is an ongoing struggle within our country, but let another nation accuse one of ours of a racial slur and collectively we're ready to pounce #Kant
2. Bongi is one of the 44 South Africans who still speak Afrikaans #JaCharlize
3. Similarly, accuse us of not deserving the win on a public platform and 62 million of us are coming at you in all 12 official languages #EvenSignLanguage
4. Stadium lights get dimmed for the pyrotechnics show and South Africans worldwide assume Cyril took loadshedding to Paris #WeKantBelieve 🔦🕯
5. We're equally confused with Jacques and Rassie's light show because we've forgotten what to do when traffic lights are working 🚦🚨
6. If you want to really make us cross... make us wear turquoise instead of green and gold 💚💛
7. We're tired of being called resilient, but in the moments when we have Zero F's left to give.... the Springboks give us a Faf and we find reason to believe again ❤️🩹
8. We're so used to receiving kak news that when something positive happens we demand a public holiday to commemorate it #FamilyMeeting
9. We dare you to find a cooler captain #BeLikeSiya
10. Some may have made tough decisions to leave our beautiful country, others have made tough decisions to stay and fight for her... but no matter where we are - we are family 🌍💚 It's like the sibling relationship where we bicker and argue amongst ourselves, but let someone else insult us and we're defending like Pieter-Steph du Toit in the final.
We have so many reasons to be proud 🇿🇦! Not just of the Springboks but of our people who have united and supported, of our local brands and companies who have brought the gees and of our schools and parents who have encouraged the next generation to support and cheer for each other! We're leading from the bottom up 🇿🇦💚💛🏆
In preparing to preach on Paul’s marks of maturity from Ephesians 4:1-16, I have been so helped by @AJWTheology’s’ take that a mature disciple/church is able to distinguish between ‘blood, ink and pencil,’ beliefs. Unity in a church is far more likely with these categories.
I have often felt that Christians know what they should do but we are not always told how to. Through the Band of Believers YouTube channel I will post a series of videos on practical Christianity and how to strengthen ourselves in our faith.
https://t.co/CgeJkTFVQK
After 21 years of serving in Venture Church -leading it as WCI for 14yrs and serving under Francis & Nadine for 7yrs - we were released today into a new season with The Base Church in Krugersdorp under Jannes and Alet. God has been good to us!
Where’s the nearest pothole? Let us know!
We want to keep our roads safe and free of dangerous potholes. Just tag @MyJRA in a post on social media with the location, and we'll take it from there! #SaferJoburg ^NS
Faith is more than head knowledge; it is our lock upon the goodness and power of God so that no matter what we face outwardly, inwardly we stand secure. And no matter what the world looks like outwardly, it has the potential to be transformed by our faith. - This Day We Fight!
No one but God holds your destiny. Absolutely no man, woman, child, or devil can ever get you out of the will of God.
But...do you know who can? YOU.
Today, CHOOSE to remain obedient, faithful, and faith-FILLED.
Elders, Lead Elders and Women In Ministry - Grant Crawford
Grant Crawford talks about the responsibility of elders, and includes some discussion around women in ministry. From Church Planters and Lead Elders training session in South Africa, March 2022.
https://t.co/OVCQXeMoL0
God isn't looking for our lip service, as we tell Him how much we wish we knew Him better. He seeks a radical commitment to do whatever it takes to know Him the way we say we want to. #UnlimitingGod
Looking forward to being with Dan Barnard and Chantelle Ferula Barnard and their wonderful people this weekend! @ Destiny Life Stanger https://t.co/54KUbhjq0P