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""What does JESUS say about..." is primarily a guide for parents and for those ministering to children, though adults will benefit from its message as well. The book deals with various, relevant issues, using the Ten Commandments as a basis to establish what God has to say about these things. It has a New Covenant perspective that is both insightful and helpful for everyday life. It deals with issues like ancestral worship, sex, rest, why we should honour our parents, etc."

Earlier this year, our beautiful country, South Africa, was dedicated to the ancestors by those in authority. We can all see what's happening in South Africa. The violence, murders, rape, robberies, strikes, etc. seem to have spiralled out of control. The first chapter of my book, 'What does JESUS say about...', deals with the topic of ancestral worship. I would encourage parents, children's ministers, adults and Pastors to buy this book and learn more about What God has to say about this...
Although it is a teacher's guide with lessons for children, the information is just as relevant for the rest of us. Even if ancestral worship is not something you consider to be a problem where you are, the information is pertinent anywhere physic consultations, speaking to the dead, consulting mediums, etc. is practiced.
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My new book is available through 'some GoodNews Publications'. If you would like to purchase a copy, please email me for details.
For anyone outside of South Africa... it will be available on Amazon soon. Watch this space!
So, what is it about?
What does JESUS say about..." is primarily a guide for parents and for those ministering to children, though adults will benefit from its message as well. The book deals with various, relevant issues, using the Ten Commandments as a basis to establish what God has to say about these things. It has a New Covenant perspective that is both insightful and helpful for everyday life.
Some may feel that this book is 'culture specific' because it addresses some issues that may seem to be more prevalent in the black community, particularly in Africa. However, the Biblical truths throughout the book are relevant to all of us, regardless of culture, race or nationality.
My prayer is that all those exposed to it's message would come away, not only with a better understanding of God's views on these things, but with a deep desire to live each day asking, "What would Jesus do in this situation?"

The celebration of a struggle

Interesting Article On News 24 - So we continue to 'Struggle'

06 January 2012, 14:13  

"I live in Bloemfontein and as most people know by now our city is hosting the celebrations of the ANC centenary.  Some positives of this celebration is the fixing of potholes in the streets (at last), the replacement of worn out South African flags at the city entrances and the re-painting of faded road signs on the road.

But most of all one notices the hundreds of banners and posters on every lamppost just to make sure everyone knows that the ANC is 100 years old.  One of these posters that caught my eye was the one that says:   Celebrating 100 years of selfless struggle.

This made me realize that that is exactly the problem with the ANC.  It has been struggling for 100 years.  At first the struggle was against apartheid, but since 1994 they are struggling to govern.  They struggle to find honest leaders.  Many senior ANC officials have been or are currently being prosecuted.  They even struggle to find an honest chief of police, failing twice!  They struggle to improve education.

Even though they are spending a larger percentage of the budget on education than most countries, education in the so-called township schools went from bad to worst and South Africa is now worse off than in the latter years of apartheid.  They struggle to provide proper health care.  Hospitals that were once some of the best in Africa (and even the world) are now mismanaged and in a disastrous condition.

Perhaps where they are struggling the most is Local Government and service delivery.  Towns that were once beautiful, clean, well run municipalities are now in a terrible state with most sewerage treatment plants discharging raw sewerage into what were once pristine rivers. Corruption, self-interest and greed have unfortunately ensured that the struggle continued since 1994.

I sincerely hope that the 100th year of struggle is the last one.  I hope that President Zuma will announce that 2012 will now be the first year of achievement and striving for excellence!  Let's all hope that the ANC will now put skill, knowledge, experience and innovation on the top of their requirements list when new leaders are chosen.  Please stop struggling and start performing!"

Till next time...

Jesus loves me...

While watching a  little TV on Sunday instead of going  to church, I watched a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior  pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I  wondered why the church even bothered to ask the old gentleman to  preach at that age.  After a warm welcome, introduction of this  speaker, and as the applause quieted down, he rose from his high back  chair and walked slowly, with great effort and a sliding gait to the  podium. Without a note or written paper of any kind he placed both  hands on the pulpit to steady himself and then quietly and slowly he  began to speak...

"When I was asked to come here today and  talk to you, your pastor asked me to tell you what was the greatest  lesson ever learned in my 50-odd years of preaching. I thought about  it for a few days and boiled it down to just one thing that made the  most difference in my life and sustained me through all my trials..  The one thing that I could always rely on when tears and heartbreak  and pain and fear and sorrow paralyzed me...
the only thing that  would comfort was this verse...
"Jesus loves me this I know.
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong,
We are weak but He is strong...
Yes, Jesus loves me...
.The Bible tells me so."

The old pastor stated, "I  always noticed that it was the adults who chose the children's hymn  'Jesus Loves Me' (for the children of course) during a hymn sing, and it was the adults who sang the loudest because I could see they knew it the best."

"Here for you now is a Senior version of Jesus Loves Me":

JESUS LOVES ME

Jesus loves me, this I know,
Though my hair is white as snow
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still He bids me trust in Him.
(CHORUS)
YES, JESUS LOVES  ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME..
YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.
(CHORUS)

When the nights are dark and  long,
In my heart He puts a song..
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."
(CHORUS)

When my  work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He  will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love.
(CHORUS)

I love Jesus, does He know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day.
(CHORUS)

Till next time...

The Lord's Prayer - with a difference...

[The prayer is in blue type and GOD's response is in red type.]

Our Father Who Art In Heaven.

Yes?

Don't interrupt me. I'm praying.

But -- you called ME!

Called you?
No, I didn't call you.
I'm praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven.

There -- you did it again!

Did what?

Called ME.
You said,
"Our Father who art in Heaven"
Well, here I am..
What's on your mind?

But I didn't mean anything by it.
I was, you know, just saying my prayers for the day.
I always say the Lord's Prayer.
It makes me feel good, kind of like fulfilling a duty.
Well, all right.

Go on.

Okay, Hallowed be thy name .

Hold it right there.
What do you mean by that?

By what?

By "Hallowed be thy name"?

It means, it means . . good grief, I don't know what it means.
How in the world should I know?
It's just a part of the prayer.
By the way, what does it mean?

It means honored, holy, wonderful.

Hey, that makes sense..
I never thought about what 'hallowed' meant before.

Thanks.

Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.

Do you really mean that?

Sure, why not?

What are you doing about it?

Doing? Why, nothing, I guess. I just think it

would be kind of neat if you got control, of everything

down here like you have up there..

We're kinda in a mess down here you know.

Yes, I know; but, have I got control of you?

Well, I go to church.

That isn't what I asked you.
What about your bad temper?
You've really got a problem there, you know.
And then there's the way you spend your money -- all on yourself.
And what about the kind of books you read?

Now hold on just a minute!
Stop picking on me!
I'm just as good as some of the rest of those people at church!

Excuse ME..
I thought you were praying for my will to be done.
If that is to happen, it will have to start with the ones
who are praying for it.
Like you -- for example ....

Oh, all right. I guess I do have some hang-ups.
Now that you mention it,
I could probably name some others.

So could I.

I haven't thought about it very much until now,
but I really would like to cut out some of those things.
I would like to, you know, be really free.

Good.
Now we're getting somewhere.

We'll work together -- You and ME.
I'm proud of You.

Look, Lord, if you don't mind,
I need to finish up here.
This is taking a lot longer than it usually does.
Give us this day, our daily bread.

You need to cut out the bread..
You're overweight as it is.

Hey, wait a minute! What is this?
Here I was doing my religious duty,
and all of a sudden you break in
and remind me of all my hang-ups.

Praying is a dangerous thing.
You just might get what you ask for.
Remember, you called ME -- and here I am.
It's too late to stop now.
Keep praying.  ( pause ... . )
Well, go on.

I'm scared to.

Scared? Of what?

I know what you'll say.

Try ME.

Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.

What about Ann?

See? I knew it!
I knew you would bring her up!
Why, Lord, she's told lies about me, spread stories.
She never paid back the money she owes me.
I've sworn to get even with her!

But -- your prayer --
What about your prayer?

I didn't -- mean it...

Well, at least you're honest.
But, it's quite a load carrying around

all that bitterness and resentment isn't it?

Yes, but I'll feel better as soon as I get even with her.
Boy, have I got some plans for her.
She'll wish she had never been born.

No, you won't feel any better.
You'll feel worse.
Revenge isn't sweet.
You know how unhappy you are --
Well, I can change that.

You can? How?

Forgive Ann.
Then, I'll forgive you;
And the hate and the sin, will be Ann's problem -- not yours.
You will have settled the problem as far as you are concerned.

Oh, you know, you're right.
You always are.
And more than I want revenge,
I want to be right with You . . (sigh).
All right, all right . ...
I forgive her.

There now!
Wonderful!
How do you feel?

Hmmmm. Well, not bad.
Not bad at all!
In fact, I feel pretty great!
You know, I don't think I'll go to bed uptight tonight.
I haven't been getting much rest, you know.
Yeah, I know.
But, you're not through with your prayer, are you?

Go on.

Oh, all right.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Good! Good!   I'll do that.
Just don't put yourself in a place where you can be tempted.

What do you mean by that?

You know what I mean.

Yeah. I know.

Okay.
Go ahead. Finish your prayer..

For Thine is the kingdom,
and the power,
and the glory forever.
Amen.

Do you know what would bring me glory --
What would really make me happy?

No, but I'd like to know.
I want to please you now..
I've really made a mess of things.
I want to truly follow you..
I can see now how great that would be.
So, tell me . . .
How do I make you happy?

YOU  just did.


(Author Unknown)


Till next time...