John van de Laar

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Most of us who are reading this have access to technology that qualifies us as, at the very least, "middle class." This can make talking [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK It's easy for faith to become about what goes on in our heads. We speak of believing largely in terms of having the right ideas [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Ultimately, we all have to make a choice. We can choose to "do it my way", following only what our own hearts and desires dictate, [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK This week the Old Testament reading is the famous story of Solomon's request for wisdom. God offered him anything he wanted, but, facing the daunting [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK How do we deal with those who oppose us, both within our families and among our enemies? When someone who has betrayed us or attacked [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK What does it mean to believe? David, who had trusted in God as his shepherd through his whole life, brought destruction on himself and his [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK This week, if you read the Lectionary readings, you will face a challenging choice. On the one hand, the Old Testament tells the story of [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Sheep without a shepherd need a place to belong and someone to care for them. This is the heart of the Scriptures we read this [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Although devotion to God and to God’s ways offers a life of fulfilment and meaning, it also often leads us into conflict. The reason for [...]

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Two words come together in a very challenging way this week in the Lectionary readings. The Old Testament tells of David finally becoming king over [...]