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Zandspruit Johannesburg
Church Partner UpdateAs we continue to expand our support of churches worldwide, it is our greatest honor to partner with At Every Nation Zandspruit and Pastors Alex and Fluer Boussougou. Pastors Alex and Fluer have been friends with Dr. Craig Smee for over a decade and were trained in the church Dr. Craig and Ms. Leanne planted in Johannesburg. They attended the Bible College and prepared themselves for ministry. More recently, they have partnered with Every Nation to start this…
Relationships Matter
We had just arrived in California after a crazy first few months in the US. We were about to celebrate our first Christmas in our new home country. We were freaking out to say the least… everything was new and different and we were a very long way from our family and our long standing and deeply entrenched Christmas traditions. We had no decorations, and a strange sense of Christmas being incomplete. Two days before Christmas, there was a knock…
Christ is real – God is in me!
Living Out Faith: Practically Embodying God’s Presence In the Christian faith, acknowledging Jesus as the Son of God is not merely a declaration but a transformative commitment that shapes every facet of a believer’s life. 1 John 4:15 emphasizes that by acknowledging Jesus, God resides in us, and we in God. So, how does one practically live out and demonstrate this profound transformative truth? Embracing Christ’s Teachings: Living out the acknowledgment of Jesus involves more than just affirming His identity…
A Gift of True Value
A Journey of Selflessness It’s so easy to be consumed by thoughts of personal gain and individual success. Even in a season of giving there is such a spirit of getting that prevails. Yet, as Philippians 3:7 reminds us, there’s profound wisdom in reassessing what we see as valuable. To truly see the needs of others and extend a helping hand, we must relinquish certain day-to-day thoughts and actions that hinder our ability to empathize and connect. 1. Material Obsession:…
Deck the Halls – Or Not
Jesus’ Birth – the Start of a Transformative Journey Whatever your approach to the Christmas season, it is a time of change. We say farewell to the old year and start a new year with fresh ideas, dreams, and desires. We take a break for a few days from work and focus on family and friends. You could go all out and deck the halls, or you could object to Christmas completely. Either way or anything in between, Jesus’ birth…
These End Times
A Biblical Perspective In today’s world, it’s hard to ignore the signs and events happening around us. From natural disasters to political unrest and global pandemics, many people are wondering if we are indeed living in the end times prophesied in the Bible. While we should never try to predict the exact timing of these events, we can find guidance and encouragement from scripture as Christians. Restraining from trying to predict the end, is a way in which we display…
Get Out Of The Living Room
Prioritizing God’s Values Over Comfort-Driven Theologies WARNING: THIS POST MAY INCREASE THE BLOOD PRESSURE OF RELIGIOUS READERS. WARNING: LONG POST Here is what we are up against: But you need to be aware that in the final days the culture of society will become extremely fierce. People will be self-centered lovers of themselves and obsessed with money. They will boast of great things as they strut around in their arrogant pride and mock all that is right. They will ignore…
Balance
The Art of Including Jesus’ Wisdom in Our Plans In the faith journey, we often encounter a tension that tests our beliefs and actions. It balances between relying on Jesus’ wisdom and making our plans. This tension also involves the choice between remaining passive and waiting for divine intervention or working hand in hand with Jesus to overcome our circumstances. It’s a delicate equilibrium! SEEK His Wisdom Over Common Sense and Human Understanding Trust in the Lord with all your…