World Cup Stumble
After having gone through a long qualifying process in their own continents, thirty-two national teams are arriving at the football (soccer) world cup in Qatar. They will now compete to…
Disguised Oppression
During my childhood in one of our vacations we went to the United States and I was introduced to snow sledging. It thrilled me to go down the hill on…
Seeing God
These days we had the privilege to go with friends and once again visit the “Kruger National Park”, and be blessed to see the big five! Doing so we remember…
Protestant Reform
The German Martin Luther became mainly known for having published ninety five theses produced against the Catholic Church’s position at the end of October 1517. His theses became the theological…
Beyond the Rainbow
Some years ago we had the opportunity to tour the beautiful South of Chile for a few times to visit the Salvation Army units and encourage the officers and salvationists…
Right or Left Politics
The concept of left and right in politics comes from the French revolution period at the end of the 18th century. Those from the right were the parliamentarian group that…
Infidelity
It is curious to see how on the cinema and television the majority of films and soap operas always portray the Husband as being less interesting than the secret lover;…
Corruption
One of the appointments I’ve held in the Salvation Army was Public Relations Secretary. In this position the officer has basically to care for the communication and fund-raising programs. The…
Equal Yoke
During my first years of ministry I received a phone call from a married lady of our church asking if I could urgently fetch her at the maternity hospital because…
Don’t insult my Mom
Call me what you want, but don't insult my mother! This was the code of ethics amongst kids where I grew up with. We didn't have the electronic games of…