There are times when so many leaders, who have the gift-of-the-gab and are charismatic, fall into disgrace and sabotage their ministry. Having observed this several times, the question goes begging: “What is the hallmark of a good leader in whom we can trust? “ Retrospect is a wonderful thing… and so as I look at…
Over the years there have been some ministers of the Gospel who have fallen in disgrace. Now I can understand that some of these leaders are very charismatic and that they gather quite a following…people naturally place them up on a pedistool and hang on their every word. Especially when their teachings are supported by…
I once read a spy book and thought it to be okay. Then during the course of business I actually met the author of that book who wanted me to help create a website for him. I met with him a few times and listened to his story and got to know him quite well.…
Have you ever heard some unbelievable news that you just had to follow intently. Maybe delve into a little and research the details because you were intrigued and wanted to know if what you were hearing was indeed true. Our media does have its fair share of BAD news. I can quickly recall such events…
Have you ever been in an impossible situation where you are swept along in a series of events which are not fair or reasonable. The situation becomes impossible. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were caught up in a situation. They cast a fortune-telling spirit out of a slave girl who earned a ‘great deal…
Ever looked at someone and not given them another opportunity to have a ‘crack-at-it’ because they let you down once before? It is interesting to see that even in the early church an argument occurred between two Apostles over whether to give a third person a second chance. To the point where the two apostles…
There are times in our lives when it all seems too hard. And as a Christian I have thought in the past that it should not be that hard, because I’ve got God on my side. Even in the early church, Paul found himself… …strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the…
How often have we heard people say, “I can’t see God, therefore how can I believe in Him?” And when God does something, in disbelief, they give the credit to some other ‘god’ e.g. luck, science, etc., and convince themselves of anything else, but that it was God. Every people group has created their own…
Many things we do today are done through excellent planning by well trained human minds. This in itself is not a bad thing…we should plan to do things well. And the better the planning or forethought usually ensures success. Then there are somethings that we should seek God for. I love the early church. Their…