by Anton Beetge | 23 Jan 2026 | Articles, Resources
“Do as I say, not as I do.” This is a phrase, I would wager, that most of us have thought or said at some stage or another. We realise that we often do not live up to our ideals, whether they be moral, physical or otherwise. Part of being human is falling short. We...
by Anton Beetge | 12 Aug 2025 | Articles, Resources
“Trust God and keep your powder dry” is a phrase originally attributed to Oliver Cromwell, although it first appears in written form in a poem by Lieutenant-Colonel William Blacker, entitled “Oliver’s Advice.” The words are lifted from one stanza from that poem: The...
by Anton Beetge | 23 Nov 2020 | Podcast, Resources
Healthy churches require faithful shepherds. While many Christians are familiar with the role of a fulltime or vocational pastor, many churches are also served by elders who carry out pastoral responsibilities while working in ordinary professions. These men are often...
