by Anton Beetge | 3 Oct 2025 | Articles
Once again, we had the opportunity to consider a recorded prayer in the Bible when Dan Crichton preached from Ephesians chapter 1. I think that all serious-minded Christians, at some point, begin to appreciate the tremendous value and power of prayer. The challenge...
by Doug Van Meter | 19 Sep 2025 | Articles
An anomaly is that which deviates from what is normal or expected. Some examples might include: “Snow in Johannesburg in November is an anomaly,” “Bafana, Bafana in the World Cup is an anomaly,” or “Doug preaching short is an anomaly.” And so it goes. But last Sunday...
by Doug Van Meter | 12 Sep 2025 | Articles
Once when one of my daughters was going through a difficult time I said, “I am praying for you. I am praying that the Lord will deliver you from this trial. And, if I could, I would take away in an instant the hardship you are experiencing.” I was speaking as a father...
by Anton Beetge | 8 Sep 2025 | Articles
Judgement is a heavy topic to consider at any time. God’s wrath is not something that anyone really enjoys meditating on, not even Christians who are spared God’s wrath in Christ. Recently, I spoke to Doug after a morning service, where he had preached on God’s...
by Doug Van Meter | 29 Aug 2025 | Articles
Conservative evangelicalism over the past forty-plus years has not, sadly, been known for its kindness—at least not to its own “tribe.” Lots of infighting, name calling, and the casting of aspersions on those with whom we disagree has characterised much of our...
by Doug Van Meter | 22 Aug 2025 | Articles
In the history of missions, William Carey’s bold faith was best articulated in his oft-quoted conviction: “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.” Carey was biblically persuaded that Christians individually and congregations corporately should...
