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aster is one of the most unmissable events on the Christian calendar. This is the time when the death and
resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated. It is also a time known to be embellished with various man-shaped habits and traditions. They are seldom questioned or researched. Do you ever wonder about the origin of pickled fish, hot cross buns, Easter eggs and chocolate bunnies?
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Well, perhaps these things are too delicious to question. Perhaps it is needed to chew more into the symbolism and meaning of these traditions.
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“Smag ons na die ware gemeenskap van liefde / Om nie kerk te hou nie, maar kerk te wees”
Be Glorified Sung by Sima Mashazi and written by Sima Mashazi, Langa Mbonambi, Karien de Waal and Koketso Molaolwe.
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Spreading Style “We must be just as passionate about clothing ourselves with the word of God, seeking Him and allowing our devotion to Him to reflect how we represent ourselves.”
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Sunshine Thoughts
YET I STILL DARE TO HOPE
MARK ZION MICHAELS FOUNDER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR ART DIRECTOR / DESIGNER krehon.voca@gmail.com
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UNNY PEOPLE OF SOUTH AFRICA, I am delighted to welcome you to the very first issue of Kréhon
VOCA! As seen on the foot of our front page, VOCA is about forming and celebrating our homegrown expressions in whatever form they arise. My heart’s prayer is that you will
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find VOCA encouraging, inspiring and adventurous!
22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. 23 Great is His faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. 24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my inheritance; therefore I will hope in him!” You might ask, “What are we hoping for?” If we set our minds on things above (Col 3:2)
Boy, how time flies! Not too long ago, we
we will not be consumed by crippling
were booming about in the Christmas and
anxiety and fear. In essence, our hope is
New Year’s cheer. And now we find ourselves
wrapped up in the understanding that this
already stretched out in the fourth month of
too shall pass. We serve a sovereign God
2020. With that said, April brings with it a
who shares many promises through His
basket of celebrations and changes, some
word. Seeking His hope through His word,
good and some not so pleasant. This month
allow us to filter all the negative reports of
presents a new season, a new term, Easter
what is happening around us, but not
celebrations and now also a national
falling into the trap of discouragement. The
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‘lockdown’ due to Covid-19. Nonetheless,
psalmist makes an important observation in
those aren’t the only vocal points of this
Psalm 39:7, “And so, Lord, where do I put my
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month, as we bring you fresh chunks and
hope? My only hope is in you.”
nuggets by diverse people from diverse
PROCLAIMER THE VIEWS EXPRESSED THROUGHOUT KRÉHON VOCA IS BASED ON THE DIVERSE FINDINGS OF STORIES DISCOVERED FROM DIFFERENT CORNERS OF THE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGION. WE AIM TO DELIVER SOUND TRUTHS AND FACTS THAT ARE BIBLICALLY, CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY ACCURATE. ABOVE ALL, THIS IS A PLATFORM FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION. WE PROMOTE PEACE, CONNECTION, WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING.
backgrounds and places.
Lastly, some may wonder, “Why hope?” Again, our answer is found in scripture
Enjoy this new journey with us as we
when Paul writes in Romans 5:3-5 about
celebrate expression through art, culture
suffering producing endurance, endurance
and words. With that said, in light of the
character and character producing hope. He
current affairs in our country (but also
then goes on to say,
across the globe), it may seem like there are
5 “And this hope will not lead to
more wrong turns than goodness to be
disappointment. For we know how dearly
found. I’m currently reflecting on the words
God loves us, because He has given us the
of the author in Lamentations 3:21-24.
Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.”
Hopping back to verse 20 the author states, “I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss.” It’s crucial to keep in
So therefore in this time, I dare you to cling to hope.
mind, that all over the world many can testify of all they have lost in this
Have a blessed Easter!
challenging time. Salaries, business deals, job opportunities, homes, sanity, hope, faith, and the list goes on. Though, something interesting takes place in verses 21-24 as the author continues, 21 “Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this:
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HOLIDAY OR HOLY DAY? THE C H RO NI CL E S O F E AST E R A N D PAS SOVER keep that day as a memorial and a feast to
BY Jaylee Gertse
the Lord (Exodus 12:14; Leviticus 23:4-5). The Passover of Exodus 12 connects directly to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as
TRADITIONS Apart from the gathering and participation
the Lamb of God, hundreds of years later.
in the Holy Communion of Christian
meaning. As previously mentioned, Jesus is
believers on Good Friday and Easter
referred to as the ‘Passover Lamb’ that was
Sunday, there are also other Easter
‘sacrificed’ for us (1 Corinthians 5:7). The
traditions that flow into these sacred
unleavened bread, symbolises His sinless
traditions. These include enjoying a meal
body that was broken (Matthew 26:26),
with loved ones after fellowship at church
whilst the wine symbolises His blood shed
and the Easter egg hunt set up for the
for us (Matthew 26:28). The primary
younger ones. In South Africa, many treat
symbols associated with Easter are eggs
Easter time as a holiday (since it’s extended
and bunnies, their symbolism dates back to
to a long weekend). For most people there
ancient pagan practices. These symbols are
isn’t much of a deeper meaning to eating
ancient fertility symbols that were
pickled fish, or hunting for Easter eggs
historically connected to a fertility goddess
around the garden or living room. Although
Eastre, that according to a legend owned an
there are a handful of people that believe
egg-laying rabbit that further symbolised
The symbols of the Passover is full of
eating pickled fish on Good Friday is
Lamb that would be sacrificed to establish
fertility and life. These Easter symbols are
symbolic of the sacrifice of Jesus on the
freedom from sin (John 1:29) and he is
contradictory - to not only the commission
cross and also connects to the vinegar he
celebrated as such in both feasts. During
to bring into remembrance the wondrous
was given to drink. Furthermore, it is
the last Passover Jesus spent on earth, the
sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, but it
believed that the cross on the bun,
wine and unleavened bread was instituted
also contradicts the wonder working power
symbolizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
as symbols of remembrance, representing
of the selfless deed on the cross.
Other than the habits of eating pickled fish
His broken body and blood that was shed
or hot cross buns (that has no Biblical
(Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22: 19-20; 1
Am I suggesting that the yummy chocolate
origin), some Christians eat lamb during
Corinthians 11:23-26). It was an instruction
eggs and bunnies should be cut out? Well,
the Easter weekend. This habit of eating
given by Jesus to his disciples and passed
that’s open to your own discretion. I am
lamb originates from the Biblical story in
on to believers (1 Corinthians 11:23). The
giving deeper thought into this aspect,
Exodus 12:1-13. This tradition also
understanding that these events took place
specifically because it’s important to not
connects to the Jewish holiday of Passover
around the time when the Jews celebrated
just follow along with traditions, but to gain
(Pesach). It is understood that the Jews who
Passover, may cause the overlap between
understanding as to what it means for us
were accustomed to eating roasted lamb
the Passover and Easter feasts.
and our family. Since these are traditions that we will pass on to the generations to
during Pesach, continued this tradition
come. We agree that the death and
Christianity. Lamb also seems to be
SYMBOLISMS Exodus 12 makes mention not only of the
significant, since Christians refer to Jesus as
roasted Lamb, but the core focus is on the
deep and heartfelt meaning to us.
the ‘Lamb of God’ (John 1:29).
Passover. It focuses on the 10th plague
Therefore, wouldn’t we much rather only
where all firstborn animals and people
proclaim this message and celebrate this
PASSOVER VS EASTER Passover (celebrated 8-16 April 2020) often
were killed in Egypt due to the
sacrificial deed? That day can be called
disobedience of Pharaoh. God promised to
Holy and I can go as far as to say, that every
get compared with Easter (celebrated 10-12
spare (pass over) those who put the blood
time we commemorate the death and
April 2020). Easter is sometimes referred to
of a lamb on their doorposts (Exodus
resurrection of Jesus, it ought to be
as a pagan holiday, due to the added
12:12-13). That specific day was titled the
recognised as holy and approached with
traditions. What remains clear, is the fact
Passover. The Israelites, who were slaves in
reverence and awe to the One who gave it
that Jesus was appointed as the Passover
Egypt at the time, were commanded to
all on Calvary.
when some of them converted to
resurrection of Christ has a significant,
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COVID-19 MYTH BUSTERS The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released a few myths in relation to COVID-19 with a truth that connects to that specific myth.
Related Terms: Quarantine: A state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed. National Lock down: A lock down is an emergency protocol that usually prevents people or information from leaving an area. The only services that will be allowed to run will be essential services, such as groceries, hospitals, pharmacies and banks. Pandemic: A disease prevalent over a whole country or the world. Epidemic: A widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.
SOUTH AFRICAN STATS AS OF 6 APRIL 2020 TESTS CONDUCTED
POSITIVE CASES IDENTIFIED
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Take care, stay well informed and adhere to the national lock down and safety rules.
MYTH: Cold or hot temperatures can kill the virus. TRUTH: There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be hazardous, as it can burn you. MYTH: Hand dryers can be used to kill COVID-19. TRUTH: Hand dryers are not effective in killing COVID-19. MYTH: UV lamps are affective to sterilise hands. TRUTH: UV lamps should not be used to sterilise hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation. MYTH: Spraying alcohol or chlorine over your body can kill the new coronavirus. TRUTH: Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations. MYTH: Vaccines against pneumonia can protect against COVID-19. TRUTH: Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts. MYTH: Regularly rinsing your nose with saline will assist in preventing infection with COVID-19. TRUTH: There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. MYTH: Eating garlic assists in preventing infection with COVID-19. TRUTH: Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus. MYTH: COVID-19 only affect people of certain ages. TRUTH: People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
HELPFUL LINKS AND CONTACT NUMBERS: Coronavirus hotline: 0800 029 999 Suicide helpline: 0800 567 567 SMS Crime line: 32211 GBV Command centre: 0800 428 428 Child line: 0800 055 555 World Health Organization: https://www.who.int Centres for disease control and prevention: https://www.cds.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ifyou-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html
POETIC EXPRESSION
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DIE VIRUSKROON
Creature Feature
Ons geloof word beproef Ons godsdiens word geruk Ons dienste afgestel Selfs die Heilige paasfees Beperk tot die binnehoeke van ons huis Vir die wie wel binnehoeke het in hul huise Kan dit wees dat hierdie virus geklim het Tot bo in die hemel en ook vir God geraak het Dra God nou die viruskroon? Soos dit genoem word onder die geleerdes Het God die doringkroon verruil En ons as die uitverkore volk van God verloën? Of word ons geloof en godsdiens gestroop Soos die kulturele aangepaste kersfees boom Van al die trimmings en liggies wat onsself opsit
ZO MB IE F UN G U S
En self op God se kop gaan plaas Hier nou keer ons terug na die Woord vir hoop
BY Liam Barnwell
Word “hoe gaan dit?” weer ‘n opregte vraag Smag ons na die ware gemeenskap van liefde Om nie kerk te hou nie, maar kerk te wees Dalk dra God nou die viruskroon Sterf God saam met die duisende oor die wêreld
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n the small world of insects, looms an unsuspecting enemy. Cordyceps, a parasitical fungus which is found in tropical climates, is known to cause the deaths of many insects, but in a
Hang God aan ‘n kruis in kwarantyn
terrifying way. The fungus releases spores into the air, and if these spores
En staan God op uit die dood
land on an insect, that means a one way ticket to doom without the insect even knowing.
- Digter van Israel
Once the spore has entered the insects body, this is where the parasitical nature of the fungus starts to take over the insects actions. One specific species of the cordyceps fungus has the ability to compel an ant to actually leave its own colony, climb up a plant or tree and force its jaws “I strive towards giving utterance to the narratives of my family, my community, my people. At the same time I aim to adress the socio-economic and political challenges of our time. The abovementioned poem, ‘Die Viruskroon’, is also interwoven with the faith of our people. Therefore my poems are enriched with my theological training.” DEWALD JACOBS alias ‘Digter van Israel’ is a 25 year old Bcom Fin. Acc graduate and is in his 4th year of his Bdiv studies. He is from Wellington.
to bite into it. The ant then remains while the fungus slowly starts to grow from within the ant, eventually sprouting a new fungus, which will in turn release new spores into the air, thus continuing the cycle.
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D ID YOU KN OW?
• 11% of people are left handed • unless food is mixed with saliva you can't taste it • the average person falls asleep in 7 minutes • the most commonly used letter in the alphabet is E
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SPREADING STYLE LIKE A CITY ON A HILL BY Leigh Matthys
it. The Bible teaches us not to conform to
up’ days, but often do not give much
the standards of the world (Romans 12:2),
thought to how we are clothed the rest of
this brings me to the understanding that
week. “Don’t let Sunday fool ya, let your
hat do people see when they look
we do not need to follow every trend and
expression through your style be a part of
at you? Your appearance is the
jump on every fashion wagon. We take
your daily hallelujah!”
first thing they notice. The way
what fashion gives us, add some Jesus and
If you look good, you feel good and that
you dress, your sense of style and how you
present a Christ-like image through our
compels you to reach out, listen to, help
c a r r y y o u r s e l f t a k e s c e n t re s t a g e.
style.
and love others with the joy and goodness
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Personality is secondary to what people perceive about you. We come in contact
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” Rachel Zoe
of Christ wrapped up in your soul. ‘Looking good’ in essence runs deeper than just the
with people every single day. Our main
Keeping this in mind, be reminded,
attire on body. Coco Chanel says, “I don’t
purpose is to spread the gospel and make
dressing up in clothes does not mean that
understand how a woman can leave the
disciples wherever we go, so we need to
we ‘dress up’ our souls. We must be just as
house without fixing herself up a little. If
ensure that when we talk and boast about
passionate about clothing ourselves with
only out of politeness. And then, you never
the Most High, our whole being (both
the word of God, seeking Him and allowing
know, maybe that’s the day she has a date
inward and outward) reflect what we
our devotion to Him to reflect how we
with destiny.”
testify. We have to keep in mind that style is
represent ourselves. We are so used to
part of the world and everyone who lives in
making Sundays our ‘best dressed’ or ‘dress
“Don’t let Sunday fool ya, let your expression through your style be a part of your daily hallelujah!”
May your style be a deeper expression of your character.
LEIGH JO-ANN MATTHYS is a 25 year old young lady from Upington, Northern-Cape. “I am an education student at NWU. I also teach part time. I'm a born again Christian lady who loves the Lord deeply. I'm a dancer, and I evidently love fashion and style. I believe that it's important for me to smell and look good every day. :) ”
JOHN 16:33
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Sound Room Track: Be Glorified Artist: Vibrancy Collective Album: One
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Bride of Christ BY Annie de Beer
BE GLORIFIED is a response to “who am I that you are mindful of me” and a declaration that the “The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world and all who live in it”. We can call on God in our respective languages, in every situation, knowing that he is omnipotent. We can praise him together, be creative together, God’s imperfect people rejoicing in their glorious God! A glory that covers us, that overshadows what is seen and foregrounds all the hope we have in Him! For all we hope for as individuals and a nation he is exceedingly able. We wanted to rededicate the Land to God. Every Tribe, every Nation and every tongue. We loved the declarative nature of this song. This song also captures the ‘sound’ of South Africa. Being able to sing in Zulu, Afrikaans, English and Sotho creates a sense of pride and joy as we unite together glorifying God.
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We hope that you can feel the unity on this song. We hope that people will focus their hearts, attention, lives and everything towards glorifying God, no matter our situation or circumstances. We hope that all of us as a nation, as diverse as we are will sing this song and glorify God together. Let us raise a mighty sound!
He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled. - JOHN THREE VERSE TWENTY NINE (NKJV)
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DAVE RAMSEY’S 7 BABY STEPS Forget everything you know about money-management plans. With Dave’s 7 Baby Steps, you don't need a degree in finance to take control of your money. Anyone can do it! With each step, you’ll change how you handle money — little by little.
Dave’s radio show and podcast, The Dave Ramsey Show, reaches more than 13 million listeners each week.
Baby Step 4: Invest 15% of Your Household Income in Retirement It's time to get serious about retirement—no matter your age. Take 15% of your gross household income and start investing it into your retirement. Invest the rest into a special retirement account - one for you and one for your spouse (if you’re married). Baby Step 5: Save for Your Children’s Tertiary Studies By this step, you've paid off all debts (except the house) and started saving for retirement. Next, it's time to save for the expenses required for your children’s tertiary
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education. (That is, if they make it through Maths and Science unscathed). We recommend an Education Savings Account.
Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 (R 18 715,50) for Your Starter Emergency Fund In this first step, your goal is to save this amount as fast as you can. Your emergency fund will cover those unexpected life events you can't plan for. And there are plenty of them. You don’t want to dig a deeper hole while you’re trying to work your way out of debt!
Baby Step 6: Pay Off Your Home Early Now, bring it all home. Baby Step 6 is the big dog! Your mortgage is the only thing between you and complete freedom from debt. Can you imagine your life with no house payment? Any extra money you can put toward your mortgage could save you tens (or even hundreds) of thousands in interest.
Baby Step 2: Pay Off All Debt (Except the House) Using the Debt Snowball Next, it’s time to pay off the cars, the credit cards,
Baby Step 7: Build Wealth and Give You know what people with no debt can do? Anything
and your student loans. Start by listing all of your
and give like no one else! Keep building wealth and
debts except for your mortgage. Put them in order
become insanely generous. Leave an inheritance for
by balance from smallest to largest. This is called
your kids and their kids. Now, that's what we call
the debt snowball method, and you’ll use it to
leaving a legacy!
they want! The last step is the most fun. You can live
knock out your debts one by one.
Baby Step 3: Save 3–6 Months of Expenses in a Fully Funded Emergency Fund You’ve paid off your debt! Don’t slow down now. Take that money you were throwing at your debt and build a fully funded emergency fund that covers 3–6 months of your expenses. This will protect you against life’s bigger surprises, like the loss of a job or your car breaking down, without slipping back into debt.
“Pray like it all depends on God, but work like it all depends on you.” - DAVE RAMSEY
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ATTITUDE, RESPECT, FOOTBALL AND FAITH y name is Eleazar Rodgers. I was
with Santos, who played in the
born in Cape town, South Africa,
professional league. I went on trial and
1985. I am the youngest of 4
trained with them. There was a big gap to
children. My parents brought me up in a
fill - jumping from armature league to
very disciplined manner, we were taught
professional league - because of a lack of
to clean the house along with discipline
experience I was told to play for the semi
and cleanliness. Even though we were not
pro team of Santos called Mitchell's Plain
a well-off family, we somehow survived
United. Whilst playing with them, I
and remained content with all that we
managed to score 27 goals, we almost
had. I can relate to many people today,
won the league but unfortunately we just
especially the younger generation, facing
fell short of promotion.
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so many challenges. Having to grow up
Based on my form and scoring 27
without a mother or father, enduring
goals, I was finally offered a professional
abuse in various forms and cases of
contract and signed my first ever
severe poverty. It's really tough.
contract, ensuring my first source of
What helped me overcome, was the
income. I was really grateful. This was the
ability to recognise right from wrong and
start of an awesome journey. I achieved
leaning more towards making the correct
so much. As many would say "it’s a dream
choices. I would always observe those
come true.” What do you think got me
around me, looking for some sort of inspiration. I was fortunate to have my
Above: Rodgers In Ajax Action
dad and brother who I could learn from.
there? The right attitude, of course. I have always exercised a good and positive attitude and I maintain that even today. I
The both played football. They were very
to win my first medal and trophy in a
listened to and obeyed my parents and
good and while growing up, I was often
knockout tournament. At the age of 15, I
developed great respect for them. The
told how good a goal keeper my dad was.
earned myself Western Province colours
same respect I took into the game, along
He could play inside as well. I got to
within my school team (Jan Bosman
with the three D's: Discipline, Dedication
witness my brother play and was inspired
Primary, now known as Kuils River
and Determination.
by his set of skills. He held very good
Primary). When I reached the age of 17, I
Looking back, I can see God’s hand in
timing when making a tackle and
received WP, WC and SA school colours
everything, how he took an imperfect
although he was quite short, he could also
and at the same time I was playing for
person from an imperfect family into
jump high to win headers. Watching his
Kuilsriver FC. I performed so well that I
imperfect environments, to achieve
performance on the field made me also
was asked to play in the premier division,
something nobody would’ve thought
fall in love with the game. I started
which is the senior team at Kuils River FC.
would come into realisation. Today, I give
playing under 10 and I am still playing
I continued to excel and contributed to
God all the glory for all that I achieved by
today.
winning promotion into a higher league.
His grace. I had every reason to choose a
At the age of 10, I was still afraid of the
This was a big achievement for me and
different lifestyle but I chose to work hard
ball. When I reached the age of 13, I began
Kuils River FC as a whole. During this
and be content. God is faithful, even
scoring goals in full swing and continued
time, I was recognized by the scouts of
when we are not.
to develop my skills quite well. I went on
Santos. They were keen to have me train
Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. - 1 TIMOTHY 4:8 NLT
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THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: INTRODUCING TOP FLIGHT FOOTBALL BY Eleazar Rodgers
YET I’VE GROWN MOST NOT FROM VICTORIES, BUT SETBACKS. IF WINNING IS GOD’S REWARD, THEN LOSING IS HOW HE TEACHES US. - Serena Williams
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WE HAVE TO HUMBLE OURSELVES AND THE WAY YOU DO THAT IS BY SERVING OTHER PEOPLE. - TIM TEBOW
Originally scheduled to take place between 24 July and 9 August 2020, the Games have been rescheduled for 23 July to 8 August 2021 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite being held in 2021, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad will keep the name Tokyo 2020 for marketing and branding purposes.
EVENTS: 339 in 33 sports (50 disciplines) | STADIUM: New National Stadium | HOST CITY: Tokyo, Japan | ATHLETES: 11,091 (expected) < READ FEATURE INSIDE
BY Eleazar Rodgers
ATTITUDE, RESPECT, FOOTBALL AND FAITH
Above: Eleazar Rodgers In Ajax Action
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