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On whose side are you?

In True North by Morne Stephanus

“Did you know that Jesus was black?” Stunningly, this question was posed by a member of the Body during a bible class in which I was present. I responded to the question by saying that some white people say Jesus is white, some black people say Jesus is black and …

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Ancestry Not Applicable

In True North by Morne Stephanus

Who are you? What defines you as a person? Probably not a question that most of us get asked regularly if at all. Yet it is a question that delves into the core of our psyche and, how we answer often defines how we act and how others view us, …

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Weigh Your Options Carefully

In True North by Morne Stephanus

We are a society consumed and overwhelmed with options. No matter where we go, we are bombarded with a variety of choices. Fries or tater tots, sweet or un-sweet, aisle or window, “HD” or “4K.” We are free to choose whatever our heart desires. The Lord has given His creation …

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Converting Christians

In True North by Morne Stephanus

The Word “Converted” and its derivatives have a very distinct connotation to it. Generally, when someone uses this word it is in relation to religion. The Greek and Hebrew definitions of these words mean: to turn back or to revert (Complete Word Study Dictionary).  The word “convert” or “converted” is …