Nelson Mandela

A personal insight into the faith of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela was dearly loved throughout the world and his legacy is celebrated during the month of July each year. The famous activist, turned President became a symbol of freedom, forgiveness and reconciliation between people of all cultures, races, languages etc. When he died on 5 December 2013 his funeral was a global event and …

Tears of Joy at Auschwitz

Auschwitz – the name still evokes shock and horror all these years later. This is where over a million people were exterminated by the Nazis during World War 11. So, if you ever have the privilege to visit, you can expect to be overcome with a deep sadness. Yet, while I was there I was …

Death in the family. Al Gibson with his late mother Elsie

How to Cope with the Death of a Loved One

What to do when it’s ‘Time To Say Goodbye?’ Death affects us all at some point in our lives. As the Scripture says, “There is a time to be born and a time to die”. And I believe God in His providence puts us in the right place at the right time. When my mother …