14th March 2011
THE OBVIOUS
We see the world in different ways. Looking at a dead end street with danger behind them, some might see no way out. But companions running along side them might see a slim but sure way of escape. Menacing action against you may stare you i...
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14th March 2011
A TURNING POINT
Like previous generations, this generation justifies its moral decadence by its right to freedom of choice and autonomy, by its own definition of morality, and by the rejection of the idea that some invisible god should impose his will ...
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14th March 2011
THE BLAME GAME
Many people are happy to take the credit when things work well and go right; but are quick to pass the blame when things go wrong. Some behave like this because they want to stay out of trouble; some because there are ready made scapegoa...
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14th March 2011
CALLING YOUR NAME
Many are frustrated, thrown off balance and lack direction. Many are tired, worn out and some even burned out and growing weary in doing the work of sharing their Christian faith with others. Christ invites these and offers them comfo...
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14th March 2011
BETWEEN NOW AND THEN
Some people remain inactive, in one place and anxious while waiting for something they expect to happen. Others are ready and prepared and doing things that contribute towards the expected event –all the while watching for signs. G...
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14th March 2011
ENCOURAGEMENT
All of us at some time need a word or hand of encouragement: Well done! Keep it up! Thank you! Let me help you! This inspires us with hope, lifts our spirit, and instils courage to go on. This is the marvel and the value of living among p...
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14th March 2011
THINK AGAIN
Sadly, we miss many blessings because we do not have the patience (John 16:24) to keep trying or we too hastily turn our thoughts to something or someone else. You may feel that there is too slim a prospect for your success so why think aga...
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14th March 2011
LIFE AND GOD
God is in ultimate control, but we each have our independent wills and roles in all the tests, triumphs, and choices of life. God’s purposes include your efforts. You can choose to rust and not shine. You decide whether you turn out to be ...
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07th March 2011
THE CHURCH IN THE 21st CENTURY
The church comprises the entire Christian community, the church worldwide, of all times, those who believe in and follow Christ in the fellowship of His salvation. The strength and legitimacy of the church depend on how w...
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01st March 2011
WORK RELATIONSHIPS
You have family, friends and connections. You are not a nun or a monk vowed to a monastery. You’re a vibrant person living in a material world, but first and foremost you are a believer in Jesus Christ, and you belong to the family o...
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01st March 2011
EASY AND INSTANT
Would it not be nice if nothing in life were difficult and if we could obtain whatever we need immediately and without great effort. Nothing is wrong with dreaming; it’s just that the best brains in the world have not yet come up with ...
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01st March 2011
WHAT IS YOUR STORY
Humanity is again at a time where people are urged to be self-reliant, self-centred and self willed. Actually, apart from certain ages, this is the history of all humankind. The story of Jesus Christ and his followers is different. C...
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01st March 2011
GOD’S ATTENTION
How is this for great and special attention? When Jesus Christ was criticised for having dinner with tax collectors and sinners he replied, "I didn’t come to invite good people to be my followers, I came to invite sinners" (Matt 9:13). ...
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01st March 2011
TODAY, TOMORROW
As for yesterday, it is gone. While it was there, you did things for which you said sorry, made amends, and moved on to today. Yesterday also allowed you to receive God’s promises and anticipate today, and gave you opportunities (which ...
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01st March 2011
MAKING SENSE OF DISAGREEMENTS
When Jesus unveiled his new doctrine (John 7:16) the Jews murmured (John 6:41) and many of his disciples “walked no more with him" – they left him (John 6:66). For Jesus, the declaration of his purpose was something more i...
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I take profound principles and present them in terms that can be understood and appreciated by ordinary people. I am the Founder and Chairman of the Oasis of the Lord group of International churches, and the Chairman of Mike Abel and Associates Strategic Consultants. A fellow of the Institute of Bankers and Invited Mentor with the Board of Personnel Practise; this combination makes many platforms available to me and I am honoured to share my predictions on the future and future success factors with the younger generation
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