Monthly Archives: May 2013

On friends, visitors and strangers …

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“Friends are thieves of time. And if friends are thieves of time, what shall outsiders, strangers, and those less familiar be? Nevertheless, here you will have need of great wisdom and care, lest, if you avoid too much the companionship … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:26

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. (Jam 1:26 NIV) The apostle postulates that human life is a worship service that is to … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 7th May 2013

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.  (Josua 1:8 NIV) Jesus said: “Not everyone who says to … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:23-25

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 6th May 2013

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds those who see and twists the words of the righteous.” (Exodus 23:8 NIV) For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON JAMES 1:22

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (Jam 1:22 NIV) Is it possible to be a hearer of the word, but not do what it says? Does not the light and power … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 5th May 2013

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

In your anger do not sin.  (Psalm 4:4 NIV) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. (Ephesians 4:26 NIV)

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LÖHE ON LUKE 9:57

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” (Luk 9:57 NIV) He says many thousands of encouraging words to go the best way. He calls you to share his … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Saturday, the 4th May 2013

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Does he who implanted the ear not hear? Does he who formed the eye not see? (Psalm 94:9 NIV) An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little … Continue reading →

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Political commentary

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY AND THE USE OF GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR PRIVATE BENEFIT Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights The Centre for Constitutional Rights noted with much concern media reports about public resources being utilised for the benefit of close … Continue reading →

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