Youth/Church & Technology

Technology is taking over the world, but one place that I feel is taking way too long in adopting technology is the Church.


Well, some churches might be ahead of others in terms of how much and to what extent technology is used. I guess it all comes down to the culture, vision, finances and leadership in the church.


For starters, all members can now have the Bible with them wherever they go. Almost everyone (except for those who are afraid of Big Brother) carry a mobile phone with us, and more often than not, we can access the internet using the device. We use chat applications such as mxit or facebook etc. What about the times when we are sitting in a coffee shop and wanting to read the Bible, or share with the world a revelation experienced while doing Bible study?


YouVersion allows you to do just that. The site allows you to read the Bible at your own pace, or you can follow the daily reading plan. You can even setup groups that allows a group of people to follow a particular reading plan. The mobile web application is an ongoing development with improvements added regularly. You can also make contributions based on scripture passages and share it with the world.


It also has mobile Bible applications that you can download and read the Bible, on your phone.


So go ahead, give it a try and be blessed by this awesome application.

Pay, pay, pay

I pay way too much for everything. Car insurance, retirement annuities, fuel, premiums, and I struggle to breath... And I dont even have a bond yet. *sigh*

I just need relief. 

Please Lord, give me wisdom in so I can gain financial freedom. Open avenues for me, lead me to the right people that can show me the way. Protect me. Please Lord, Amen.

Reflective thoughts...

While driving home after a long day's work and stress, sitting in traffic is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the day gone by.

The other day I found myself in that very situation. Traffic was packed (as usual), people were stressing on the roads, some looking to cut in front of others, others just moving along...

I was thinking about the stress of the day, the unfairness of life, how I wish someone in the office would just leave me alone (did I say leave all together?), then I looked up at the mountain and wondered at the beauty of God's creation and suddenly my problems and stresses seem to just disappear into nothingness...

Then I thought of Psalm 121 

Prayer: Lord, help me to remember that my help comes from you and that nothing in this life can take the place of your awesomeness! Amen

My war hero

These are medals that were awarded to my late grandfather for services rendered during WWII.

He never spoke about the war really. All we know is what my grandma told us; that apparently his best friend during that time was shot right next to him and died in his arms during a fierce battle with the Nazis in Egypt.
 
The only thing I can ever remember my grandfather say about the war was: "War is not good." I guess this summed up his experiences. This must have been the most difficult time in his life. Because when he returned from Egypt, he arrived in his home town of Alexandra in the Easter Cape (RSA), he discovered that during the time that he was away to fight for his country, both his parents have passed away and his family have moved to a different town. He never received any news. How bad is that? No news? I feel sad just thinking about it.

But he started a new life, a successful one at that. I appreciate his contribution to our country and our family. Well, he's the reason I'm here to tell you the story. 


His memory lives on in our hearts.


May these medals serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made for our sake.


:In loving memory:

Garlic And Sapphires

Garlic And Sapphires

from: Our Daily Bread

World Cup fever

World Cup fever has hit South Africa big time. We are what...16 days? away from kick-off.
Everything on tv is just soccer focused. from furniture adverts to religious programmes. Football is at the order of the day.


I am a avid football supporter/ player/ watcher and I cant wait to see the world's greatest players in town; it is a time to remember and to tell the grandchildren about.

But....

What's gonna happen once everthing is over? What will remain? Did our government and FIFA prepare us for the aftermath?

I am pretty sure we'll be seeing a surge in product prices, a surge in corruption, and the people that will suffer? the ordinary "Joe" on the ground. Someone must pay for the stadiums that were built, the roads that were fixed, the parks that were rejuvinated, the big screens etc. And someone has to get rich through it... that goes without saying really.

To my fellow South Africans, please do not get in over your heads with this great event. Think of the months of August and September. All I'm saying is: let's be responsible. With all the money that will be flowing into our country, this is a great oppotunity to look after the needy that we are surrounded by everyday. Our government promised that the World Cup is for all South Africans. Please, let this be true...

Let's look out for the next Pele or Maradonna right there where they live. Lets give them something... boots, balls, a pitch, and let the dream continue.