When the Church hurts you
I grew up going to church my whole life. I've seen the church be there for my family, help those in need, give us a place to worship God,...
Have you lost your way?
We all start our Christian journey full of enthusiasm and wide-eyed wonder. We're so excited by how Jesus has touched our lives. And we can't wait to get to...
Why I stopped swearing
If cleanliness is close to godliness then hip-hop music is in danger of hell-fire. According to a study by the lyrics website Musixmatch, hip-hop is the most profane music...
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...
Of islands, icebergs, and asteroids
Every person on planet earth has the potential to be awesome. But I have found that there are a few factors that determine whether you are actually living an extraordinary...
An open invitation
The other day a homeless person came to our youth program. It was kind of funny because he made it past all our security and the leaders and casually sat in the...
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...
Do you get what I’m saying?
I recently saw two chameleons on a farm in Pretoria, South Africa – one was bright green and the other was dark brown. I almost missed the brown one...
The Passover Meal Explained: The Message of Seder
Passover is the ceremony followed by families of the Jewish faith on the eve of the Passover festival. It is a celebration of what the Lord ("YAHWEH") did in...
When Justice was served
Yesterday I spent the day with a diverse group of incredible people who largely had one thing in common. We had all been a part of the first ever...