Religion
Message of the empty tomb
By Submitted Article on April 11th, 2020
Lifted up Last of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl The psalms came true for Christ: “You will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay” (Ps. 16:10). “He redeems my life from the pit” (Ps. 103:4). He was lifted up from the tomb. His old body changed ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coming to the Saviour
By Submitted Article on April 4th, 2020
Lifted up Third of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to myself” (John 12:32). John adds that by these words Jesus showed what kind of death he would suffer. Jesus spoke about drawing all believers to himself shortly after the visit of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘I am the Good Shepherd’
By Submitted Article on March 28th, 2020
Lifted up Second of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl In the main Greek traditions of the New Testament – Byzantine and Alexandrian – Jesus said, “When you lift up the Son of Man, you will know that I am,” not “I am He.” The “He” is added by some translations, pointing to Messiah. God ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salvation and exaltation
By Submitted Article on March 21st, 2020
Lifted up First of four parts Jacob M. Van Zyl In John’s gospel, Jesus said on three occasions that he would be lifted up (John 3:14, 8:28, 12:32). From the context, it is clear that he referred to the crucifixion, but there may be more to it. While explaining to Nicodemus that Father, Son and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Friends and enemies
By Submitted Article on March 7th, 2020
Sheep and shepherds Second of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl When farmers send sheep by train or truck to abattoirs, it is not easy to get the animals from the vehicles to the holding pens. Farmers who have both goats and sheep conveyed a secret to them: use Judas-goats. Apparently, goats are smarter than ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Giving and receiving
By Submitted Article on February 28th, 2020
Sheep and shepherd First of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl Wildebeests, buffaloes, zebras and white rhinos are grazers (grass-eaters), while kudus, giraffes, duikers and black rhinos are browsers (leaf-eaters). Elephants, impalas, goats and sheep feed on both grass and leaves. During droughts, however, most grazers will resort to browsing out of necessity. Herbivores eat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Using our gifts and skills
By Submitted Article on February 22nd, 2020
To be of value Third of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl If you want to feel you have value, making a positive contribution to society, look at your natural gifts, learned skills, sudden opportunities and common sense. Gifts and skills indicate direction in the long-term for career and hobbies. Using your common sense with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Staying positive despite adversity
By Submitted Article on February 15th, 2020
To be of value Second of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl The highest trees catch the most wind. Prominent positions attract public scrutiny and criticism. Leaders in public and private service should try to keep being of value despite attacks by media and opponents. They should stay true to their real selves and beliefs ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Grace, will, opportunity
By Submitted Article on February 8th, 2020
To be of value First of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl The movie “Inn of the Sixth Happiness” portrays the courageous move of Gladys Aylward to China as missionary in the 1930s. When she said to an army captain that she came to China to be of value, he urged her to go back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Bible: progressive revelation
By Submitted Article on February 1st, 2020
Chain reactions Third of three parts Jacob M. Van Zyl The growth of knowledge – empirical and revealed – is a chain reaction. Research has been done and is being done by all disciplines. New data and understanding open new questions for further research. Sometimes new breakthroughs are made, forcing scientists to review old theories ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Prom event offers a ‘Night to Shine’
By Sulz, Dave on January 25th, 2020
LETHBRIDGE HERALD A southern Alberta church will serve as one of many churches around the world registered to host Night to Shine 2020, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. The event offers an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs ages 14 and older. The annual event unites churches of different denominations in ... Read More »
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