We are in a Peniel moment with God to be broken and made vulnerable
En français, español, русский, português The life of Jacob speaks much into our lives in this season. The part of his story that is particularly relevant to our days is the encounter at Peniel. A man who always wants to be in control of his life – scheming, planning and strategising to be upwardly mobile…
Read MoreMore than PPE, healthcare workers need SEPPE
The case for SEPPE – spiritual and emotional support with PPE – during COVID-19 and beyond. ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.’ (Proverbs 3:5-6) As I sit down to write this, my mind goes back to the…
Read MoreFive calls and a promise for uncertain times
На русском, español, français, português ‘“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”’ (Jeremiah 29:11-12) A verse…
Read MoreContentment – a myth or reality in this restless world?
Em português And my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) For we brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out of it. (1 Timothy 6:7) The movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, reminds us to ’never give up’. Since its release over a decade ago, it is among…
Read MoreLeading self and others in an ongoing season of crisis and uncertainty
En español, português, français Three to four months ago, we thought the challenge and crisis we are facing would soon end. ‘This too will pass’, was the advice many of us had to give to others and even remind ourselves. Even during fear and internal challenges, we looked forward to a near future, when things…
Read MoreCreative and practical ways to help people in poor communities respond to COVID-19
En Français, Pусский, Español, Português As I write, we will be living in a wide variety of situations. We may be at the front line, exhausted and overworked. Or, at the other end of the spectrum, being in lockdown and enjoying more time with our families. And of course, many situations in between. But perhaps…
Read More40 questions for quality time between confined spouses
En français, português And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.(Genesis 2:25 NKJV) In the beginning, the first couple in the Garden of Eden were naked. This nudity symbolises transparency, an intimate knowledge of the other, of their thoughts, dreams and deep aspirations. Satan succeeded in breaking the beauty…
Read MoreSexuality in COVID-19 times
En Español, Pусский, Français, Português I was compelled to write this article, after reading a document issued by New York Community Health entitled Sex and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID -19). Upon reading the publication, I was struck by various ideas concerning sexuality, which the New York scientific group was suggesting for its readers, faced with…
Read MoreA psalm in the epidemic – trust triumphs over fear
На Pусском, Español, Português He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’ (Psalm 91:1-2 ESV) Psalm 91, also called the ‘Triumphal Hymn of Trust’, is a gem. It has breathed…
Read MoreCaring for your mind during lockdown
En Français, Español, Português When Boris Johnson announced a UK-wide lockdown, my immediate response was fear and dread. Many people are currently living in fear of catching COVID-19, and understandably so. However, for some of us, this virus may present a greater risk to our mental health than it does to our physical well-being. I…
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