Monthly Archives: April 2013

Herrenhuter readings for Friday, the 19th April 2013

‘Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD. (Leviticus 19:14 NIV) For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy … Continue reading

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Missionfestival

God willing the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (LCSA) together with the Mission of Lutheran Churches (MLC) is hosting a mission festival at the Aula of the University of Pretoria on the  4th Sunday after Easter – Cantate (28th April) starting at … Continue reading

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LÖHE ON MATTHEW 10:38

Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. (Matthew 10:38 NIV) We’re living in those forty days that commemorate those joyful forty days when our risen Lord showed himself alive and well to … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 18th April 2013

You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” (Lamentations 3:57 NIV) God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will … Continue reading

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Students impress their teacher at LTS

Mrs. Lynette Breedt seen here with student Sadie Otukile from the Lutheran Church in Southern Africa (Botswana diocese) has been teaching at the LTS for some months now. Read her impressions on evaluation essays of the students: Lynette Breedt Letter

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:24

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. (1Pe 2:24 NIV) Our Lord’s priestly office appears as the fulfilment … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 17th April 2013

When I called, you answered me; you made me bold and stouthearted. (Psalm 138:3 NIV) The same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him. (Romans 10:12 NIV)

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LÖHE ON 1. PETER 2:22-23

You should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 16th April 2013

‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. (Zechariah 4:6 NIV) Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. (2. Timothy 2:22 NIV)

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Why I’m resigning from the JSC – Izak Smuts

Advocate says his understanding of constitutional values is far removed from majority of his fellow commissioners. Read his explanation in Politicsweb this morning:  “I am committed to the foundational values of the South African constitution, including those of human dignity, … Continue reading

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