We need to be wide awake to the truth that propaganda caters to selfishness, not sacrificial love. It preys on fear, not hope. It hates, blames, and oppresses.
Unfurling
It seems to me that if there’s even one drop of love in this world
it means the future is still unfolding.
Choices we make seem to make a difference in this world
And if there is no difference making, seriously, what’s the point of love?
Love matters.
Toes in the Sand
The God of love is the sand giving way under the pressure of Jesus’ finger as a new story unfolds moment by moment preventing the stoning of a woman caught in adultery. Not death predestined, but love’s power drawing a new picture in the sand. It is the golden strand of the silk bookmark marking the story of Moses as he stood with his toes in the sand before a burning bush hearing God say “I am that I am.”
COVID-19 Vaccines — The Mark of the Beast?
By Dr. Johan Tredoux – Uncommon Community Whenever I think about the Mark of the Beast…. my mind immediately goes to the youth camp in Krugersdorp, a town close to Johannesburg, Rep. of South Africa. The name of this Youth … Read More
Morning Affirmations
By Dr. Johan Tredoux – Uncommon Community “I am worthy, I am loved, I am cared for.” It may sound hokey, but what if you give a gift to yourself and repeat these affirmations every morning… “I am worthy. I … Read More
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By Dr. Johan Tredoux – Uncommon Community I remember days in my growing-up years when playing marbles was our favorite obsession during break on the playground at school. Two of the marble games gave me a particular adrenaline rush. One … Read More
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God and Coronavirus
By Dr. Johan Tredoux – Uncommon Community This morning I did rounds with the trauma doctors as part of an interdisciplinary team for ICU here at Research Medical Center. This is part of my morning routine as a Chaplain at … Read More
God’s Embrace
By Dr. Johan Tredoux – Uncommon Community Last night my daughter shared with everyone that she is going to have a baby boy… she is 15 weeks along. She had her daughter, Sylvia, (3.5 yrs old) make the announcement… “I’m … Read More
The Middle Name – Individuality and Intimacy
My middle name is Jacobus. (Yah-koh-buhs). I think my parents gave me this name as a way to connect me with the biblical, Jacob, who was Isaac’s second born, after Esau. I have not given my middle name much thought, … Read More