Over the past few weeks a number of things have happened and have raised the old question of God’s presence and work in the world. The storms in Burma, with so many people killed and so many left suffering. The elections in Zimbabwe with all the violence, fraud and all the suffering, the earthquakes in […]
Who rules?
THE SOVEREiGNTY OF GOD
Who is regulating affairs on this earth today – God or the Devil? A.W. Pink asks this question five times in the first chapter of his book called the ‘Sovereignty of God’. Theologically, intellectually and doctrinally most Christians would admit God rules in Heaven, but here on earth? Well, that may be […]
Xenophobia - the wider impact?
Xenophobia
We have been looking at this issue from a Christian perspective. Another passage of scripture that speaks to this issue is Isaiah 16:3. Life is so fragile, our physical existence as well as our living conditions can dramatically change very quickly. None of us know if we may not be a refugee or an alien […]
Railway station children
As we visited in Asia, some friends we know showed us the work they do among these children. Many of these children are orphans, some have run away from their homes due to poverty, others are helping their families survive.
The work involves teaching the children hygiene, basic writing and maths and feeding them when […]
Help me describe South Africa
As an organisation we want to have a clear understanding of South Africa. Give me some ideas. How would YOU describe South Africa?
What are the biggest challenges we face in South Africa?
Crime, poverty, HIV/AIDS, ?
We have a great diversity of people, 11 official languages. How does one describe the diversity of our population? What are […]
Serving others
My goal is to bring honour to God and glorify Him. This I do by helping others serve better. Currently I travel around South Africa seeking to help churches get involved in missions.
Henry Jooste is the Director for SIM Southern Africa's Sending office. Traveling around the country working with Churches and People who are passionate about serving the Lord, and going where God has called them.
