I am who I am - Ex 3:14
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -"Pay attention to what I say, turn your ears to my words, for they are life to those who gets them and strength to their flesh." Prov 4:20
I share my Christian journey through this blog podcast that documents the lessons I have learned about scriptures and characters in the Bible. Won't you take this journey with me?
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I am a Widow
March 21, 2024 14:28 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB“The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help. But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.” The children and widows are always considered the most vulnerable in the kingdom of God, because they rely on others in the kingdom to provide for them. In anchient days they had no land of their own and it was down to the family and the rest of the community to take care of them. As we rea...
The New Normal
March 06, 2024 13:44 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBDo you remember when people used to use this term during the COVID-19 pandemic? I remember, people saying it because life seemed so “abnormal” from what we were used to before and during that time we were not sure if life would ever be the same again and for many of us it was never the same again… For scriptural references, you can read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/the-new-normal/
I am a Mother
February 22, 2024 14:43 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBEarthly love is merely a copy of the Heavenly love, which is infinitely better. Our biological brothers, sisters and our mother and father are our family, born to us on Earth and we are connected by blood. Jesus said, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Those who hear God’s word and put it into practice are those who love the Lord with all their hearts, minds and souls. They share the same spirit as Jesus. You could say that spiritually they are...
I am Eve again
February 02, 2024 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBUnderstanding starts in the mind, but wisdom is found in the heart. Wisdom is a gift from God. This is what I learned from Eve.
Christmas Gift
December 20, 2023 12:53 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBWe are coming to the end of another year and amidst the Christmas arrangements, family gatherings and Christmas parties, there is also time to reflect on the year that has been. Although self-reflection is important, what is important is to ask God the question that is on all children’s lips this time of the year… What do you think? Have I been naughty or nice? For scriptural references you can read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/christmas-gift/
I am Israel
December 20, 2023 09:48 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBSince the beginning of creation, God has proven his selection. By questioning God’s elect, we are accusing God of being unjust and our hearts deceive us. It is God who determines who he will give his inheritance to. It is God who determines who His children are, who his chosen nation is and who will bear His great Name. For scriptural references, you can read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/i-am-israel/
Praise the Name of The Lord
October 24, 2023 08:18 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBPraise the Lord, you his servants; praise the name of the Lord. Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore. When revelation comes by his word, there is acceptance and there is peace. The opposite is torture. Even a rebuke from The Lord brings relief. Our spirit rejoices because he is near and we recognise his voice. For scriptural reference, you can read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2023/10/16/praise-the-name-of-the-lord/
I am Joseph
September 14, 2023 12:17 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBTrauma is shocking and causes much pain, sorrow, even anger and resentment or distrust. It can result in hatred or unforgiveness. It's very hard to see reason and come to a point of forgiveness and acceptance when you are going through trauma. Children sold into slavery, racism, mental, physical and sexual abuse by the ones we trust, betrayal in marriage… trauma is unprovoked hatred. When evil is revealed, it is a traumatic experience for someone to come to terms with. Without truth and fo...
I am a Witness
September 11, 2023 16:21 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBA witness is someone who ‘attests to a fact or an event happening’. Typically, in a court of justice, the witness is someone who can testify or deny versions of events that they have seen or heard, by giving evidence to support what they say. As approved witnesses for Christ, we have to learn to stand in confidence with what we know is the truth and the evidence (that is the fruit of the spirit). Truth is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. We are the approved witnesses, our spirit ...
In pursuit of Happiness
August 21, 2023 20:37 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBWhat parents want most in the world is for their children to be happy in life. To have satisfying lives, full lives where they learn to be kind and caring, learn to love, learn to serve and contribute to society, learn to grow, become good characters, learn coping strategies, be successful in what they do, learn to be resilient and find out who they are, what their purpose is in life and who they are responsible to. For Scriptural reference, you can read this blog here:https://namibiancor...
The Wedding Vow
August 10, 2023 13:49 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBWedding vows are a beautiful commitment to aspire to, but can we really make this promise to ‘love and cherish‘ someone till death do us part, without first understanding what love is? Can we make this promise before God in humility and honesty knowing that in order for us to confidently make this commitment in faith, we need His help and guidance in order to fulfil it according to His ways and will, not ours, so that even in our marriage we glorify Him? For scriptural reference, you can r...
The Ministry of the Spirit
July 13, 2023 18:59 - 15 minutes - 14 MBGod is Spirit and Jesus is Spirit and if we belong to Him we are also Spirit. To know Jesus is to know God, intimately, that is from the heart, the place we have no control over because it no longer belongs to me but to God. Our bodies are temples and temples contain all the precious things of God, the law, the tools and the ability to make sacrifices, and it contains the gifts to serve the people well, but the temple that contains the presence of God is the only temple you will want to be ...
I am Esther again
June 15, 2023 15:25 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThe story of Esther is a true love story between a very powerful and wise King and his beautiful bride, and it tells of the courage of a very loyal servant and loving father. Esther was a woman of noble character, she demonstrated humble commitment and respect for her husband and the lengths she went through to find favour and please her King. Queen Esther loved her father and her people so much, that she would sacrifice her own life, and her destiny to save theirs despite her honoured posi...
I am Jonah again
May 28, 2023 17:44 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBWhy did Jonah try to run away from God? It’s impossible to run away from God. To try and run away from the presence of God is only to torture oneself. It’s trying to run away from the truth, peace, understanding, joy and all the things that come from being in the presence of God. For scriptural references, you can read this post here: http://namibiancornerstone.com/2023/05/24/i-am-jonah-again/
Forgiveness
May 18, 2023 10:41 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBJesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” Can Jesus trust us with forgiveness? Can we really be put in control of such a strong power? For scriptural references read this blog here: http://namibiancornerstone.com/2023/05/15/forgiveness/
Father of Mercy
May 10, 2023 16:49 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB"All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursuing their own imaginations." Kings were the leaders of God’s people. They influenced and served the people of Israel, God’s chosen nation. If the kings who were the servants of the Lord should lead the people wrong, the kingdom would suffer. The army is obedient to the kings. If an army should lose the war, there would be many widows and orphans. The consequence of deception and lies are sufferi...
I am a prisoner
April 29, 2023 17:10 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBI was reading the story of the apostles Paul and Silas who was thrown in prison for casting out a demon in a young girl who was a fortune teller. This story indicates a great injustice and I ask myself the question, why does God allow his disciples to be imprisoned, flogged, and persecuted as Paul was on so many occasions? How is this relevant to us these days and to the believers who are not just physically imprisoned because of their belief in Christ but also emotionally persecuted and thr...
I am one strand
April 24, 2023 08:11 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MB"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up." Without relationships what joy do we have, who do we make sacrifices for? Without people to love who do we love? To be alone in this world is a miserable business! When love is involved, sacrifice is necessary however big or small otherwise it is not love. Sacrifice allows us the nature of God. It makes us patient, kind, and selfless. It does not dishonour ...
Easter and Sacrifices
March 31, 2023 15:36 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWhy do we suffer? Why must we endure pain, death, and heartache? Why did God send his beloved son Jesus Christ to suffer the world and be crucified, yet the world is still evil, and God's children are still being persecuted? The sacrifices we make are our gifts back to God for what He has already blessed us with. The seeds that have been cultivated in us through the Word of God, are put into action. Sacrifices are a “pleasing aroma to the Lord”, not because of our suffering, but because they...
Testing God
March 29, 2023 09:33 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSo what did Jesus mean when He quoted the scriptures, “do not put the Lord your God to the test.” Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you from the face of the land. Do not put the Lord your God to the test as you did at Massah. (Deut 6:13) for scriptural references you can re...
I am Moses again
March 21, 2023 17:28 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBMoses was the man chosen to lead the Israelites, God’s people out of the hands of slavery from the Egyptians and into the promised land. But Moses and the people he led out never made it to the promised land. Did Moses fail his assignment? Was Moses put to shame? What can I learn from Moses? For scriptural references, you can read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2023/03/21/i-am-moses-again/
Vengeance vs Revenge
March 12, 2023 15:57 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn Hindu, Buddhist and some other religious philosophies, karma denotes the cycle of cause and effect. That is what you do or what you “cause” will produce a similar “effect” in this life or in the afterlife. There are consequences to one’s actions whether good or bad, however sometimes as humans, we don’t always know what is good and what is bad as even Satan/Evil can present himself as an angel of light and deceive our hearts and temp us into following our own desires when seeking justice ...
I am Shrewd
February 17, 2023 09:14 - 20 minutes - 19 MBTo the faithful you show yourself faithful, to the blameless you show yourself blameless, to the pure you show yourself pure, but to the devious you show yourself shrewd. You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty. Jesus said I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves, not the other way around. They were not to go out expecting to find helpless lost sheep, but wolves… Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves. What does Jesus mean by shrewd as snakes and i...
I am Elijah
January 31, 2023 10:44 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBElijah was afraid and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.” Then he lay down under the bush and fell asleep. Why was Elijah afraid? For scriptural reference you can read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2023/01/25/i-a...
I am Nehemiah
December 07, 2022 09:56 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThat day when the Israelites received understanding, that day when the Israelites felt blessed, that day when the Israelites experienced godly sorrow, that day they knew that their God was good and pleased with them. Everything that had been prepared in advance had come to that moment and they celebrated it. ‘That was the day that the Lord had made and we will rejoice and be glad in it.’ God will send us people to rebuild walls and restore His temple. They are like Nehemiah. They have fa...
I am Zipporah
November 10, 2022 11:06 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBZipporah’s task to ceremoniously clean Moses’ feet with the foreskin and blood of her firstborn son Gershom was according to God’s commands to consecrate the Levite priests and the covenant made with Abraham. Circumcision was the covenant sign between God and Abraham that they belonged to His family lineage." This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Every male among you shall be circumcised. You are to undergo circumcision, and it will be th...
I am Abraham
September 29, 2022 18:17 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFaith is a small word, but the power of it can move mountains. The dictionary defines faith as “complete trust” or “a firm belief in something/someone of which there is no proof.” The Bible defines faith as; “faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Faith in...
I am Sarah
September 03, 2022 14:42 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWhat did Sarah say when her husband Abraham told her he would sacrifice their only child? What did Sarah say when her husband Abraham told her to pretend she was his sister instead of his wife so that she ended up as Pharoah’s wife and again taken by king Abimelek? The Holy women of the past submitted themselves to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. You can read this blog her...
The Tower of Babel
August 28, 2022 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MB“In this world you will have trouble, but I have overcome the world.” Some days I look at the world, the stories in the media, the conversations of friends and I worry, I despair when I listen to what the World has to say. We live in this world, and it is easy to be dragged in or even affected by the language of mere mortals when we take our focus off the language of God. For scripture reference you can read this post here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2022/08/16/the-tower-of-babel/
I am Mary
August 09, 2022 10:54 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MB"For it is we who serve God by His Spirit, who boast in Christ Jesus and who put no confidence in the flesh." The Lord answered, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:40). That one thing that was needed is to spend time with Jesus and listen to Him. I realised that too often we run off without any instructions or we take instructions from th...
I am Paul
August 03, 2022 09:55 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe apostle Paul’s story is one of intrigue. His testimony and wisdom teach us so many truths that bring clarity to the Old Testament laws, salvation and how to live righteously. However, Paul’s entrance into becoming an apostle of Christ was not a good one to begin with, but it is an important one because it teaches us that religion, with all good intentions, can have very serious consequences and even lead to our death and the death of others. Read this on: https://namibiancornerstone.com...
Are Ghosts Real?
July 20, 2022 09:26 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMany people claim that they have experienced ghostly activities, encountered ghosts or have communicated with “ghosts” or spirits of the dead. What does the Bible tell us, is this possible? A ghost as a noun is defined as a “disembodied soul” of a dead person believed to be alive. Many of the gentile believers and other nations used to regularly consult the spirits of the dead for information, or to console themselves or to find out about “spiritual” things. Many Israelites also believed t...
Heavenly Treasures
July 05, 2022 10:56 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHeavenly treasure is much more precious than any earthly treasure. They are not in the things that are seen in this world that can all be destroyed, but they are the things that can never be destroyed. They are the things of the spirit and not of the world. The word of God is our treasure. When we fill our minds with the living word of God, the truth shall not only set us free, but it shall also fill our hearts with many treasures (truths) worth more than gold and silver. We are blessed wi...
I am Daniel
June 23, 2022 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDaniel was a young Jewish man that was taken out of his birth country and exiled into a foreign world that was very different to what he was used to. The situation required him to adapt quickly, remain calm and stay grounded in his faith and his heritage. What the story of Daniel teaches us is that we all have unique skills and gifts that God has given us to use for good in the world and to glorify God. As believers, children of God, we are not the weaker nation. Our strength lies in our hu...
I am a Bride
June 07, 2022 15:07 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe story of love always starts with God… This post is about the love relationship between a man and woman, between a husband and his bride. There is a difference between husband and wife, men and women, and the bridegroom and his wife. The difference is in understanding our purpose. Why we were made different. A good marriage is like a farmer who joins two equally yoked cattle together to plough His fields of love. Each has different skills and together they labour hard and make sacrifice...
I am Noah
May 18, 2022 11:38 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBWho doesn’t know the story of the man who built the ark and survived the flood that killed all but himself, his family and the animals that went in two by two… Noah was a maverick, a non-conformist and a true rebel for God. Maybe he was not good all the time or had good thoughts all the time, but God saw it worthy to save his heart and He could trust Noah to fulfil his purpose and mission and not listen to his evil heart. Why? Noah was ‘righteous’ and he acted because he had Faith. For scr...
I am David
May 14, 2022 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBDavid did everything that God wanted him to do, but not everything that David did was what God wanted, yet He was a man after God’s own heart. So, as we get to know this legend, we get a glimpse of David’s character and what lies in the heart of this man who God testifies is so like the heart of Himself. What was in the heart of David that we can aspire to? For scripture references, you can also read this blog here: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2022/05/13/i-am-david/
Who are you?
May 03, 2022 20:03 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBHow would you describe yourself to someone who doesn’t know you? What do you want to be remembered for? What is your value? If we lose sight of our true value we lose sight of our purpose. We can get distracted in the world because very often the world sets the wrong standards of human value. The world defines us by outward appearance (race, age, sex, health or by success, wealth, popularity or influence but God defines us by our hearts. The evidence of heart values are, integrity, honesty...
I am Peter Again
April 25, 2022 12:49 - 14 minutes - 13 MBCan you imagine how Peter felt after he betrayed Jesus, his very last encounter whilst Jesus was alive? Imagine how it must feel when the last words you spoke to someone were in anger, condemnation or denial. Knowing you may never see them again can leave you feeling ashamed, guilty, angry, wretched… Can you forgive yourself? Read the blog at :https://namibiancornerstone.com/2022/04/23/i-am-peter-again/
Curses
April 07, 2022 20:47 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWhat a curse is and who it is intended for? Can anyone curse a Christian? Are curses real? Can we put a curse on anyone? Both curses and blessings come from God only. Blessings are words or thoughts of truths from God that lead to life. When you receive the words or the blessings from the Spirit of God, it leads to understanding, and knowledge, it gives you peace, joy and comfort. It leads you closer to God, to understanding his nature, closer to loving the Lord with all your heart. Curs...
The Alpha & The Omega
March 24, 2022 12:39 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn the beginning, God created heavens and earth.’ Before the heavens and earth were even created. Before a word was even uttered, the thought was already there. For what are thoughts, but desires, ideas, words in our minds. Can you imagine a world that is void of words, not even thoughts? No communication, no expression, not even an idea of what we want or don’t want. What we like or don’t like. Just emptiness... God created our perfect ending first before He created our perfect beginning...
I am Lot
March 09, 2022 15:06 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MB“No one can receive anything unless God gives it from heaven. He must become greater and I must become less and less. We are of the earth and speak of earthly things but He comes from heaven and testifies about what he has seen and heard, but how few believe what He tells them! Anyone who accepts his testimony can affirm that God is true.” (John 3:27NLT) Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise, apply your heart to what I teach for it is pleasing when you keep them in your...
The Grace of God
March 03, 2022 19:51 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBYou can read this blog on - http://namibiancornerstone.com/2022/03/03/the-grace-of-god/ In simple terms, Grace is the giving and blessings is the receiving. Grace is the presence of God and the result of that presence is experienced as a blessing. In the presence of The Lord you are at peace, you are protected, you are loved, you stand in the knowledge of the Lord, you see the truth, you are saved.
What is love?
February 21, 2022 14:45 - 16 minutes - 15 MBThree things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. Love is so many things, its expressions and feelings, actions and words but without doubt, it is understood and accepted by the recipient. I think everyone knows what love is, without having to really explain it, it is understood from the heart. You don’t need faith to know what love is but do you need faith to know what God’s love is? You can read this blog here - https://namibiancornerstone.com/2022/02...
I am Rehab
February 09, 2022 13:55 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBRehab’s story intrigued me because although we don’t know much about her life, throughout the Old and New Testament she is mentioned and has made it into the genealogy of Jesus Christ and is purposely mentioned there, by name, and one of only five women mentioned specifically in the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah. Rehab’s story demonstrates her faith, reverent fear of the Lord, a desire to be saved and a promise/pledge in the form of a red scarlet cord/rope. It turns out Rehab got much mor...
True Love
January 25, 2022 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBTrue love is love without expecting anything back, it’s selfless, without reciprocation, love that withstands persecution, love that gives and gives, endlessly. God’s love is for everyone! Not a select few, Everyone! God is love and He gives it freely, even to those who do not want it, see it, appreciate it or understand it. His love is unconditional. To read this blog go to: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2021/02/13/true-love/
I am Martha
January 14, 2022 13:04 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week I find myself in the shoes of Martha. Feeling frustrated, tired, discouraged and entitled. When it feels like we do more than our fair share whilst others benefit from our works/kindness and then barely notice the effort we are putting in? What can we learn from Martha? You can read this blog on: https://namibiancornerstone.com/2022/01/12/i-am-martha/
I am King Saul
December 07, 2021 13:29 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBKing Saul, was the first anointed king of Israel. He was from a humble background, the least and smallest tribe of Israel. A Benjamite, but God chose him to lead his people. Saul was a king that did not follow God’s commands. He was a terrible ruler. The Bible says that the word of the Lord came to Samuel saying, “I regret that I have made Saul king because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.” Saul went against every command and all the covenants of the law o...
I am Job
December 07, 2021 12:44 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBJob was a man that had everything in life it seems. He was a healthy man with a loving family and a good wife. He was blessed with lots of children (seven sons and three daughters). He was considered very wealthy in the land (owning several thousand live-stock and a large number of servants. Job and was a respected man in the village. If you know the story of Job, you know that Job loses everything soon after this. He loses his wealth, his servants, his whole family, he loses all his childre...
The Love of Money
November 08, 2021 14:26 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBYou can find this blog on - https://namibiancornerstone.com/2021/11/08/the-love-of-money/ For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. People say: We need money to survive. We have to work to earn money. We work so that we can be rewarded with money. With more money, we can help more people. We need money to advance the gospel of Christ. All of the above statements are lies, espe...