A Time of giving

In thinking about an article for the Dunamis for the Christmas season I was reminded that we as a denomination have set aside November as our “welfare” month. One Sunday in the month has been set aside so that assemblies can take up a special offering for our welfare department. Late in September of this year we had a break in at our old age home...

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Leadership and Control

It is customary for us to look at John the Baptist as being the forerunner of Jesus Christ, preparing the way for the ministry of the King of Kings. Yet I doubt if we have ever really analysed the life and ministry of this key person in his own right. I am sure that you as a reader will agree with me that John was a leader in his own right but...

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Taking another look at leadership - basic principles

It has been my consistent belief that we as Christians should take the trouble to read more about our relationship with Jesus Christ. However I must also state that when we get into the habit of reading we should be prepared to have our thinking challenged. This has been something that I have learnt to appreciate. There is a paradox that has...

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Guidelines for strengthening family relationships

In my last contribution I stated that we need to look at family relationships particularly in the light of the fact that this year we are celebrating the international year of the family. There are four basic institutions that contribute to a stable society : the church, the school, the state, and the home. All four play a vital role and affect...

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