• In so many ways (literally) I’m not a Christ follower …but

    I’m more and more convinced that Jesus wants all of me. Growing up I was introduced to the question that defined one’s ultimate destiny, “do you have Jesus in your heart?” This is a well-meaning question with terrible consequences. Jesus…

  • Squatters, favelas and Jesus – more thoughts from Brazil

    (I wrote this post last week on my way back from Brazil) The last few weeks in Brazil have been truly inspirational. When my good friend Eduardo invited me to come and visit him I knew that South Africa and…

  • A reflection on my experience in Brazil

    Last week I returned from a ten-day trip where I had a wonderful time with Eduardo Pedreira and his family. Eduardo is the leader of Renovaré’s Brazil expression. The Brazilian expression made a huge impression on me. What struck me…

  • Ascension day in the world, a reflection from Rio

    I just woke up early in Rio de Janeiro, and it is ascension day. We had an amazing retreat up in the Brazilian mountains and we were deeply touched and challenged by Jesus. Here are some thoughts on Ascension (largely…