What’s the big deal about church?
"I love Jesus but I don't go to church." As my friend spoke these words to me over coffee, I struggled to believe what I was hearing. My friend...
Musical Freedom
Have you ever listened to a mainstream artist that you've always admired but heard a lyric or 2 that's bothered you and you've asked: What else is there? If...
What Matters Most At Christmas?
I did all my Christmas shopping before the start of December this year – that’s a first. Then, much to the delight of our nine-year-old twins, we finally put...
Street Light
This is a poem about the internal battles we face as human beings.
Street light so bright, you provide me with the spot light….
You bring a shine in my step.
You...
Jesus had no time for religion
"My prayer is not that you take them out of the world..." John 17:15
Growing up, I came to realise there was a certain wariness Christians had towards the world....
How do you handle Halloween?
For many years Halloween remained a bit of a non-event in South Africa. The high walls and fences, guard dogs and armed response around many properties probably kept parents...
Is God Mad at You?
To some people reading this, this question would seem absurd. But to others, if you're honest, it's a question you have asked in your life.
So is He? Is God...
Counter Culture at Hillsong Powerhouse Summerfest
Last Friday we attended Hillsong Church’s young adults event called Summerfest! This was the second edition of the event held at the Hillcrest Quarry in Durbanville in Cape Town,...
What if my President doesn’t believe in God?
You’ve all seen the pictures. All the hoards of Christian protestors outside of *insert political building of choice. They are picketing against abortion or gay rights (those are the...
When what God gives you is not enough
Have you ever prayed and believed for something? What was the outcome? Have you always received exactly what you prayed for? What do you do when what God gives...