The De Souza family fun in the snow!
This year we had lots of snow so we decided to have some fun in our garden!
Daniel's Christmas Play
On the 9th December, Daniel took part on a Christmas play at his school. He did really well as a shepherd.
Three Indispensable Books For Preachers
Essential reading for preachers, speakers and communicators. I still have a lot to learn as a preacher and communicator but these books helped me to fast track my progress. Highly recommended. Check out the "Recommended Reading" section of my blog for the Amazon links.
Hope's Journey Small Beginning
"Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin," Zechariah 4:10a (NLT)
Today I had the awesome privilege of supporting my wonderful wife on her very first book signing at Living Oasis. It was so much fun, thank you to everyone who has been supporting us on this incredible journey. Firsts are always so special and so are the small beginnings.
The Third Option
If you have lived long enough, chances are you have already experienced some sort of drastic change, challenge or calamity. Joseph faced all three all at the same time.
He found his fiancé pregnant with a baby that wasn't his. His whole world and lifelong dreams were shattered in a snapshot of a moment.
Joseph had two options:1) Break up immediately or 2) Have his fiancé stoned to death.
God however had a third option - marry her! (Matthew 1:20-23). God's guidance helped him to make the best decision.
How many times have you found yourself in a difficult situation, just to find yourself doing the same old things again in order to escape the hard decisions. Why not seek the third option and look for God's guidance, he will help you make the best decision.
Light
Jesus referred to himself as "the light of the world" (John 8:12). Whenever we see the lights of Christmas, let them remind us that they recall Christ, our true Light. Join us is this awesome series where we explore the true meaning of Christmas and why light represents his presence, protection and guidance.