Be encouraged from Psalm 15

February 1, 2025

Psalm15 speaks to believers in Jesus Christ and homes in on the whole issue of integrity. When I was Headmaster of Plett Primary, I remember well how the Governing Body Chairman and I discussed this issue and his remark to me was: ‘yes Anton, in your position or in any leadership position, it is imperative… Continue reading Be encouraged from Psalm 15

Renewing your mind

January 14, 2025

Every day we make decisions – some are straightforward, but others are life-changing. We are often influenced by what we call our gut-feelings which can be in conflict to what our head tells us and sometimes our emotions can cloud our judgement with ‘if it will make me happy, it must be right’. Committed Christians… Continue reading Renewing your mind

BE ENCOURAGED:  The heart of Christ – “I am the resurrection and the life”.

December 31, 2024

In John chapter 11, Jesus used His close personal relationship with one family to bring us a spiritual truth that is part of the very foundation of the Christian faith. When Martha and Mary sent word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus was very ill, Jesus waited two days before making the long journey on… Continue reading BE ENCOURAGED:  The heart of Christ – “I am the resurrection and the life”.

The Heart of Christ – I AM … the door

December 11, 2024

BE ENCOURAGED:  John 10:9 says “I am the door… If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture”.  In just this one verse the Lord Jesus states that He is the Exclusive door, He’s the door of Salvation, He’s the door of Blessing, He’s the door… Continue reading The Heart of Christ – I AM … the door

The heart of Christ – I AM … the light of the world

December 10, 2024

“What’s in a name?” Shakespeare’s Juliet mused that names themselves don’t matter, but the Bible shows us otherwise. Names signify identity, purpose, and mission. In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” This declaration reveals His… Continue reading The heart of Christ – I AM … the light of the world

The heart of Christ – I AM … the bread of life

December 10, 2024

Be encouraged! Come with me to the Gospel of John 6. Jesus had just fed around 15-20k people with five loaves and two fish. The crowd is satisfied having feasted on more than they could eat. Jesus knows that the next day they will be hungry again and says the following to them: ” Do not… Continue reading The heart of Christ – I AM … the bread of life

NSRI visit to PEF

June 9, 2024

Today (09 June 2024) a good number of NSRI volunteers attended our morning service, which has become an annual event. They were blessed with “medals” made by the children in our Sunday School, after which pastor Anton van Stormbroek prayed for them and the wonderful work they do in our town. The collection from today’s… Continue reading NSRI visit to PEF