The JoshGen Blog

Walking In The Confidence Of God's Calling

2011-05-27T07:45:00.000+02:00

(this article was written by Brandon Cox) Gideon is one of my favorite Bible heroes. In my wife’s Bible class curriculum, he’s known as “G. I. Deon!” I especially love the way he’s introduced… The way Gideon sees himself: Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.~Judges 6:11 His further questioning of God’s choice of him shows us a heart of humility and

"When The Chips Are Down"

2011-04-20T08:45:00.008+02:00

When you’re going through tough times, trials and tribulations, it’s time to be a team player! Many times God would want you to “bite the bullet” for the team and endure some pain, to see the ultimate victory in your church, family, community. Read this true account below of courage, team-spirit, and the blessing of unity and sacrifice ....ITS GONNA BLOW YOUR SOCKS OFF!!! Live all-out for Jesus

Satan's plan for MEN......

2011-01-28T07:50:00.017+02:00

Satan debriefing his troops in the corridors of hell.........."All men must be neutralised. Let us create wars between countries so that men will be killed in the name of patriotism. Men must lose their identity. Keep them so busy with work, careers and hobbies so that they won't have time spend with their wives and children. Yes, yes and this will create distance between them and their families.

FASTING - a great way to start 2011

2011-01-02T17:55:00.002+02:00

biblical PRAYER and fasting You have decided to take the next step in your spiritual walk through the life-changing principal of fasting. Seek the Lord in prayer and let your decisions about your fast come from Him. Ask the Lord to show you areas to target during your time of fasting and prayer. Start with a clear goal

Jesus se Pretpark

2010-11-29T10:23:00.005+02:00

For anyone who knows me, you will be aware that I have been struggling with decisions around work recently. It has been a hard last couple of weeks. Two Sunday nights ago, a picture was shared during worship time by a member of our congregation at City Bowl. It was a picture of a swing which was being held down by cobwebs. The encouragement to us was that the Holy Spirit wanted to come and

Joshua Blooded

2010-11-18T18:20:00.003+02:00

From King’s Strong-tower myWar-cry is bellowed from innermost-being,Piercing enemy territory.Vision-visored,I blaze into battle withJoan of Arc reflecting in my Faith-shield.King has * battle-trained my hands toHold high my Spirit-sword.Truth-girdled, I silence devourer,His doubt-seeds crushed under my Gospelled feet thatStand high on Mount Unshakable.Here, King shows me the * pleasant places,

4 Point "battle-plan" for an attack

2010-11-16T15:36:00.002+02:00

On Sunday 14th November I shared at JoshGen Milnerton on "JOY FOR THE JOURNEY". Joy is a fundamental charcteristic (or should be) of a born-again believer. Its like the currency of the Kingdom and the protocol to approaching God, ie: with joy. In the sermon I shared on a 4-Point Battle Plan that I have for when the enemy (satan and co.) come and try to get to me. Note that the enemy will try to

Is it possible to stay in constant contact with God?

2010-11-01T06:57:00.003+02:00

Ephesians 6:18 in the NLT says "Be persistent in your prayers" Over the years I have spoken with so many believers who find it difficult to "stay in touch" with God. And when they do, they're not sure if it's genuine, authentic and real. Andrew Murray wrote: “Many Christians look upon it as a burden and a duty and a difficulty to get alone with God! That is the great hindrance to our Christian

Finishing Strong - A tribute to Len Hanreck "the legend"

2010-10-28T09:23:00.003+02:00

“I have finished my course.” 2 Timothy 4:7For those of who know Len Hanreck, its his memorial service today, Thursday 28th October 2010 at 4pm. For me, he was truly someone who gave everything he could to life. In a sense I believe he can confidently say "I have finished my race" like the apostle Paul said. So looking through some of my devotional emails I get, I came accross this one below from

Combined Gathering @ AGS Bellville: November 6, 2010

2010-10-26T20:02:00.002+02:00

Find a map and directions to the venue here. The Combined Gathering will start at 5pm at Bellville AGS Church (Corner of Dirkie Uys and Retief Streets, Bellville).

Life-song

2010-10-16T17:28:00.004+02:00

While getting groceries from the boot of my car this week, I noticed a broken CD lying on the tar. It was about a quarter of the circle with a jagged edge where it had been snapped. Being a visual person, I am often struck by something as simple as a broken CD and then God begins to speak to me beyond the physical. This time I felt Him talking to me about the broken tracks of people’s lives,

Lessons from the Chian rescue operation - Part 1

2010-10-14T11:11:00.000+02:00

This week we witnessed what is arguably one the greatest emergency rescue operations in our time. What started out as a mining disaster, leaving a nation in shock, turned out into a media frenzy, putting Chile "on the map" with their determination and resolve to save the lives of 33 miners. Much to the delight of the families of theses 33 miners, they were rescued, but not with little planning

Improve Your Listening Skills

2010-10-12T20:52:00.002+02:00

It is said that we have two ears and one mouth, which is a good hint for the proportion in which we should use them. However, the art of listening is not a widely practiced skill. Listening provides much useful information, yet good listening skills are not that common.There are many bad listening habits that are very

The leader-follower dance

2010-10-12T20:30:00.000+02:00

Leadership and management are often used in the same breath, largely because those who are appointed managers seek also to be leaders. Leadership, however is much harder than management. Managers have subordinates who obey commands in a basic transaction of obedience in return for pay and conditions. Leaders, however, have followers who choose to follow the leader. Working for a manager means

Ok ok I'm guilty as charged. I'll start Blogging now.....

2010-10-12T20:19:00.002+02:00

Shew how time flies. Before I knew it, months have past since I blogged. So much for my "fetish" of sharing thoughts and ideas online!! I love facebook and am becoming quite a Twitter too, but have unintensionally neglected Blogging. But I think there's a lesson in this. (now I don't quite feel as bad. Ja right. Wishful thinking). Anyway here's the lesson: we so easily overload ourselves with too

Faith Like Tomatoes

2010-10-07T15:10:00.003+02:00

Scene 1Protagonist: Cream of Tomato SoupA few weeks ago my house community came over to my spot for home-made soups and breads. The cream of tomato soup was clearly the favourite! While clearing up and hovering in the kitchen, the girls asked me for the soup recipe. I'm not precious about my recipes and so proceeded to share the info. The girls were check-listing the ingredients in their

I've quit snorkeling!

2010-10-05T20:31:00.005+02:00

So there I was hovering near the surface of the ocean called church community. I could see the committed Josh Genners deep-sea diving, fully submerged and completely engaged with each other and the life under the ocean. "No thanks," I thought defensively. "It's not for me, this deep-sea diving. I've tried it before and I nearly drowned. Not again, never!" So I looked on from the surface of

Zim Outreach: Numbers being saved!

2010-10-03T20:33:00.002+02:00

I have the privilege of joining the Zim Outreach on Friday nights in the City Bowl congregation. I am so encouraged by what God is doing during these times! Last Sunday night (26th September), two of the Zim guys gave their lives to Jesus. On the following Friday night (1st October), three more came to salvation. There have also been several baptisms that have resulted from the teachings given

Gold Wanted

2010-09-23T13:04:00.004+02:00

A few days ago I drove by a shop with a sign reading "Gold Wanted". I got thinking: Is this not the desire of every human heart on planet Earth? And I'm not just talking here about physical gold. Each of us has something our heart prizes, values and longs for.As I drove along, I started to consider what I would put in the place of the word "gold". Steady income wanted...A godly marriage

Jesus - the best listener ever!

2010-09-20T16:26:00.007+02:00

The other day I had an experience where I was moved to tears (sobs more like it - good old snot en trane) and my first response was to pick up my cat and cry into her white furry tummy. I clearly distressed her and she jumped out of my arms. At this, I thought: "I've got to talk to someone about what I am feeling and thinking!" So, I proceeded to call my sister who is always ready with

“The new man”

2010-08-25T10:01:00.001+02:00

Zim / Friday night outreach, 13 August 2010At this Friday’s Zim outreach, Dale Jackson brought a powerful and enlightening word about the “new man”, highlighting scriptures about our identities as new creations in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation”, Colossians 1:13 says that “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Zim outreach - City Bowl

2010-08-03T14:01:00.000+02:00

Friday, 30 July 2010 Last Friday’s Zim outreach was once again a wonderful time with the Zim saints, the Zim team and visitors being strengthened and established in the Word of God. After a time of prayer and worship Dwain Esterhuizen took us on a journey of the truth about spiritual warfare. Often when we think about spiritual warfare, things like deliverance and witchcraft etc comes to mind.

Zim outreach - City Bowl

2010-08-03T09:53:00.000+02:00

July 2010 It’s really true – Jesus loves the Zim outreach on Friday nights. July was an incredible month for the Zim team and our group has grown both in numbers and in faith. The past two weeks we’ve had Dave James bring a word and Stephan Grobler teach on the prophetic, encouraging and strengthening the believers attending the Friday evening meetings. Despite our cultural and circumstantial

“When Jesus lives in your heart, you have to behave as Jesus would.” ~ Emma. 6 years old. Revivalist.

2010-08-02T12:59:00.000+02:00