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Some people don't just change. They just get better at hiding who they are.

Some people don’t change, they just learn better vocabulary. They didn’t fix their personality; they just downloaded the latest software update. Now, instead of being openly selfish, they use words like "protecting my peace" and "setting boundaries" to act the exact same way. But time reveals everything. Just wait until their WiFi drops or a waiter gets their order wrong—the mask comes flying right off.

When you meet someone new, you aren't meeting them—you're meeting their representative. They haven't changed, they've just gotten better at hiding the mess in the closet before company comes over. But time reveals everything. If you really want to see who someone is, don't listen to their promises. Just try putting together IKEA furniture with them.

#reality #truth #mindset #life #growth

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Stop "Hawking" Your New Hires!

We’ve all been there—that nervous first week on a new job where you feel like one wrong move will end your contract. That’s the traditional "Probation Trap."

But what if we treated the first 90 days as a mission field instead?

In my latest blog post, I’m sharing how we can shift from "Testing" to "Discipling" our teams. Whether you are running a business or a church department, your new team members are Image-Bearers in transition, not just resources on trial.

What you'll learn:
How to use the "Jesus Model" for onboarding.
Why a "Vision Coffee" is more important than a task manual.
Practical steps to ensure your new hire feels they BELONG by Day 30.

Let’s build teams that reflect the heart of God.

Read more on the Sikio Sikivu Diary:
https://www.sikiosikivu.com/2026/04/beyond-probation-period-why-first-90.html

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Seek the Lord While He May Be Found

A Message to Church Leaders from Isaiah 55:6

Grace and peace to you from the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who calls us to lead his flock with humility, courage, and unwavering dependence on him. In the demanding work of ministry, where the needs never seem to end and the weight of responsibility can feel heavy on our shoulders, the words of the prophet Isaiah come as both a gentle rebuke and a life-giving invitation: Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. These words are not merely for the congregation we serve but are first and foremost for us who have been entrusted with the sacred task of guiding others. As leaders, our effectiveness does not flow from our strategies, our giftedness, or our experience alone. It flows from a heart that continually seeks the nearness of God. Today we are reminded that the health of our churches rises and falls with the spiritual vitality of those who lead them.

The Lord we serve is not distant or indifferent to the challenges we face. He knows the long hours spent in preparation, the difficult conversations in counseling, the disappointments when people drift away, and the quiet battles fought in prayer closets and board meetings. Yet in the midst of it all, he extends this compassionate call to seek him while he may be found. This seeking is not an optional spiritual discipline reserved for seasons of crisis. It is the sustaining rhythm of a leader’s life. When we prioritize the nearness of God above the demands of ministry, we model the very dependence we preach. Our people need to see in us a genuine pursuit of the Lord that goes beyond public platforms and programmed events. They need to witness lives marked by consistent prayer, humble repentance, and joyful reliance on the grace that only comes from spending time in his presence.

Consider how easily the busyness of leadership can crowd out this holy pursuit. Meetings multiply, expectations rise, and the urgent often displaces the important. We can find ourselves pouring out from empty wells, leading from memory rather than fresh encounter, and guiding others while our own souls grow weary and distant. But the prophet’s words carry a tender warning wrapped in mercy: seek him while he may be found, call on him while he is near. The opportunity to draw close is not endless. Seasons of dryness can harden into habitual distance if left unaddressed. The nearness of God is a gift we must actively receive, not something we assume will always feel accessible amid the noise. As leaders, we are called to guard our own hearts first, to create space in our schedules for unhurried communion with the One who called us, and to remember that our greatest contribution to the church is not our latest initiative but our ongoing intimacy with Christ.

This pursuit of God reshapes how we lead in practical and powerful ways. When we seek the Lord daily, our vision for the church becomes aligned with his purposes rather than our own ambitions. We lead with greater wisdom because we have listened to his voice before speaking to his people. We shepherd with deeper compassion because we have tasted afresh the mercy we extend to others. We make decisions with clearer conviction because we have brought every plan before the throne of grace. In seasons of conflict or decline, we find courage not in our own strength but in the confidence that comes from calling on the God who is near. Our preaching gains fresh fire when it flows from a heart recently warmed by his presence. Our counseling carries real hope when we have first received comfort from the God of all comfort. Our leadership teams function with unity when we have first sought the Lord together in prayer.

Let this truth also guard us against the subtle dangers that can undermine our calling. The enemy would love nothing more than for church leaders to become professionals who manage ministry rather than pastors who walk closely with the living God. Pride can creep in when fruit appears, convincing us we can lead on autopilot. Discouragement can settle when results lag, tempting us to rely on human methods over divine power. Fatigue can dull our spiritual senses until seeking the Lord feels like one more item on an already overwhelming list. Against all of this, the invitation stands firm: seek him while he may be found. Make it the priority of your leadership to cultivate a culture where prayer is not the preliminary to ministry but the very heartbeat of it. Gather your teams not only to plan but to seek the Lord’s face. Teach your congregations not only through sermons but through the visible example of leaders who are known for their dependence on God.

As you lead, remember that the people entrusted to your care are watching and learning from how you respond to this call. When they see you seeking the Lord with consistency and joy, they are inspired to do the same. When they observe you calling on him in both triumph and trial, they learn that authentic faith is lived out in honest dependence. Your example becomes a powerful testimony that the nearness of God is available to every believer, not just during special services but in the daily grind of following Jesus. In a world that prizes self-sufficiency and quick fixes, your commitment to seeking the Lord while he may be found stands as a countercultural witness to the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

Dear leaders, let us renew our commitment today to this foundational practice. Carve out time each day to seek his face without agenda, simply to know him more deeply. Let the Scriptures nourish your soul before they become material for your next message. Let prayer be the first response to every challenge and the continual atmosphere of your leadership. Teach your families and your teams to do the same, creating communities where seeking the Lord is the shared priority rather than a sidelined activity. As you do, you will discover renewed strength for the journey, clearer vision for the future, and a deeper love for the flock that mirrors the heart of the Good Shepherd himself.

The Lord is near to every leader who calls on him. He stands ready to refresh the weary, to guide the uncertain, to empower the faithful, and to sustain those who feel they have little left to give. In him we find the wisdom we lack, the patience we need, and the joy that sustains us through every season of ministry. May we lead not from our own limited resources but from the overflow of a life lived in constant pursuit of the God who promises to be found by those who seek him.

May the God who called you to shepherd his people grant you grace to seek him with renewed passion, to call on him with unwavering faith, and to lead with the quiet confidence that comes from knowing he is near. To him alone be the glory in our churches and in our lives, now and forever.

Heart vs. Hand: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Mission

Ever felt the frustration of a "good person" who just can't do the job? Or a high-performer who is toxic to your culture?

Too often, we think we have to choose between spiritual passion and professional excellence. But the Bible gives us a different blueprint.

In my latest blog post, we’re diving into The Bezalel Principle—the secret to hiring and leading with a Kingdom mindset. Learn why a resume is actually a record of stewardship and how to find people who bring both a burning heart and skilled hands to the table.

Stop settling for half the package. Let's build something excellent.

Click to read more: https://www.sikiosikivu.com/2026/04/the-anointing-vs-resume-why-you-need.html

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pulled out of the pit chapters 2 and 3

PSALM 139

139 O lord, thou hast searched me, and known me.
2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.


Soaking wet at the seaside

I arrived in Morecambe in 1964, it was a seaside town that was trying to restore its former glories, it was best known for the famous comedian Eric Morecambe, part of the famous double act Morecambe and Wise.

When I arrived it had two piers, two theatres, the aquatic centre Marineland and a pleasure park, all of them are gone now.

So we settled in at Whitelow house, a four floor nursing home situated in the Bare area of the town, it was next-door to a church, which myself and my parents never went to.

The best thing was that there was a large garden at the back with apple and pear trees and a greenhouse, where my dad grew tomatoes and cucumber.

The house had a lift and Keith spent many hours going up and down in it, no one could ever get into the lift, because it was always in use!

We lived right on the promenade, which stretched for up to six miles and had the best views across to the Lake district hills, the sunsets were amazing and they are my fondest memory of Morecambe.

The sea came over the road in front of the house on a regular basis and flooded many houses on the sea front, our home was largely unaffected until the great storm of 1977, totally flooded the home, well it flooded the entire lift shaft, this happened on a Friday night and subsequent days leaving the sea wall broken. Now there are sea barrages of stones that stop such things happening again.

On many days I used to walk down to the centre of Morecambe and came back along the sea front, when the tide was coming in, I used to stand at the edge of the railings and when a big wave came in and hit the wall, I ran away from the edge, sometimes I got wet and sometimes I didn't, but I used to come back smelling of seaweed and spray, much to my parents dismay.

We didn't have much sand on the beach, mostly it was pebbles, but we did have a paddling pool, where we could catch crabs, we got a stick and got some bait and put the bait on a piece of string, and the crabs were caught.

I remember seeing a really big crab and reached down into the pool and yes you've guessed it, I fell headlong into it.

As I've said Morecambe had two piers and many amusement arcades, filled with things like penny falls and one armed bandits, sad to say some of my pocket money was spent on these things and also at my favourite sweet shop.


My parents loved their work, I was loved, but work took precedent over me, I became very unhappy, due to my speech problems and bullying at school, some of which was my fault, but more on that later.

Every Christmas I got the latest craze, whether Action man or racing cars, but no time from my parents, a burning anger was starting to flicker.

My parents to be honest spoilt me, they sent me to private school, they got me membership of the local golf club and they got me horse riding lessons, something I really enjoyed, we galloped over the sands, until one day, I got off my horse, opposite the nursing home and slipped getting off, the horse was spooked and one of its hooves landed on my head, causing a deep cut. I have never sat on a horse since.

From ages 8-10, this was one of three occasions, where i fell and smashed my head open, once I was tripped up whilst running at school and went head first into a radiator, and the second time I fell head first into a bench, don't ask me how.

My parents took me on holiday, Scotland, cruises were all good and I give thanks that they gave me everything they could, I have no anger against them. I give thanks for them and remember both of them with love.

THANKS ERIC AND RITA.

I remember one morning especially, I was asleep the night staff were knocking on the door, it must of been 5 am, come quickly they shouted to my dad, he rushed out, one of the male residents had ended his life by tying a plastic bag round his head and suffocating himself, all these things affect a young mind.

One of things Mum loved was her music, we had a radiogram with a record player, and lots of classical music vinyl records, I used to love playing them, mum also was a great reader, books were everywhere, including a picture bible, I read its pages, not understanding what it meant.

Now I have come to love the book.


Devotional thought

Many people think that honouring their parents as outlined in the ten commandments applies only to the lifetime of them, but it doesn't.

After we lose our parents, we are still to honour them by our actions and our words even after they die.

Many children carry resentment to their parents and this is not the way to go, blaming your parents for your problems is something I did for many years and it leads to a dead end, the best way to remember your parents is to be thankful for all they gave you and all they did for you.

This is the best way to honour your father and mother.

Jesus honoured his Father and Mother, so should we, in life and in death.

Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.

chapter 3

ON A GREEN HILL FAR AWAY

1 TIMOTHY 1

15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

I ended the last chapter, by saying that sometimes I read the bible at home, but did not understand it.

I continued to live in the nursing home with my parents, but my isolation was becoming worse and worse, everything thought it was because of my stammer, because of my environment, but it was because of my sin.

I was becoming a rebel, a thief, if anything was available, you could be sure, Keith would nick it.

Biscuits, cheese, cakes etc were my main targets, but also money became an idol, my dad has a big jar filled with 5p and 1p coins, the trouble was it never increased and you can guess why, however much he put in it.

My parents sent me to church, the methodist church near our house, this didn't stop this little artful dodger. These are things that I am ashamed of, they are put here, so say that Keith is the chief of sinners.

He went to Sunday school and church under duress, he heard the hymn below and thought he was ok

1 There is a green hill far away,
outside a city wall,
where the dear Lord was crucified,
who died to save us all.2 We may not know, we cannot tell
what pains He had to bear,
but we believe it was for us
He hung and suffered there.3 He died that we might be forgiven,
He died to make us good,
that we might go at last to heaven,
saved by His precious blood.
So I continued to go to church, I was ok, after all Jesus had died and I would go straight to heaven, after all wasn't God a God of love?

Life went on, I carried on as normal, my childhood was pretty unhappy, my parents had sent me to the private Friends school in Lancaster, this is where the bullying really took hold, but although I was clever, I wanted everything done for me.

My eyes became bad and I had to wear strong glasses, which gained me the nickname of Joe 90, after a famous TV cartoon character, life was spiralling out of control and was about to get worse, as the school I was moved to, was like a madhouse, it was the infamous Skerton County Secondary School, full of some of the toughest boys and girls on the planet, but also where my redemption started, but more on that in the next exciting Chapter.

Also at this school, I made two lifelong friends, David and Andrew my dear brother in Christ, who have both been pivotal in my life.

Devotional thought

Ever thought that living in a Christian country or being brought up in a Christian home makes you a Christian?

Well it doesn't.

So many people trust in their environment, we live in a Christian country after all, we even go to church at Christmas and Easter, aren't we ok?

I remember going to Sunday school, the only reason was to get sweets and prizes for going.

I have mentioned the picture bible, I used to read, I didn't understand it, who was this Jesus anyway?

And why didn't my parents read it?

My mother used to say a prayer with me

Gentle Jesus meek and mild
Look upon a little chid
Bless mummy and daddy


The trouble was that I was never told, he could be MY SAVIOUR AND MY REDEEMER

So have you made it personal.

He desires a personal relationship with you.

Further on in this book, we will see this miracle happen to Keith.

*“Thank You for the Music” (ABBA)*

And so, people from far and wide descended on the small town of Lindley this weekend. Friday was a flurry of activity in the town as the new VKB opened its doors. Numerous exhibitors were present, where visitors, pancake in hand, could marvel at the latest agricultural technology. Enormous pumpkins were entered in a competition, the largest of which weighed 20 kilograms. The sounds of OFM's music and the aroma of grilled meat greeted visitors at the grand new entrance, where rows of products and enthusiastic staff proudly welcomed customers.

The local hotel and guest house were fully booked for the weekend, and Lindley's streets were quite busy with traffic.

Saturday evening had a different sound than usual. At the Lindley Hotel, a group of singers from Bloemfontein put on a "Mama Mia, here we go again" ABBA performance.

You're probably ready to ask what all this has to do with prayer. Yes, that's precisely what's on my heart. Marelise and I were invited by friends to attend both of these events. The music of the ABBA performance took me back to my younger days when the group was just becoming famous and their songs were playing everywhere.

The music was very moving for me, and I stepped out of the hall. I contacted a few friends from my youth, my brothers, and also my daughter in England because she used to love singing ABBA songs when she was little. I stood by the door each time so they could clearly hear the music in the background.

And suddenly, everything became spiritual!

Saturday evening in South Africa is Sunday morning in New Zealand, and a friend of mine living in Auckland was in church at that very moment. Apparently, he also had to stand by the door, because I heard the most beautiful music in the background. At the same time that we were singing on one side of the earth: "Thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing. Thank you for all the joy they're bringing," they were singing on the other side of the earth: "I could sooner count the stars than number all Your ways. Though I only know in part, that part exceeds all praise. As sunlight fills the skies, Your goodness fills my life." And then I prayed that the ABBA singers would also come to church.

On Sunday mornings, there is often a church service in the chapel at the hotel. I made an effort to attend that service, expecting that the Father would answer my prayer regarding the ABBA singers. Marelise and I arrived at ten, and the preacher said he had just one song on his heart and invited us to sing it together. While he continued talking, I sensed that I should go and invite the ABBA people to come and sing one last song together before they left.

I stepped out and saw that some of the people had already driven off. Quite bewildered, I went to the restroom, and behind the closed door, I asked the Lord what I should do. At that moment, I heard voices outside the door. I stepped out, and there stood the last two members. In response to my invitation, one replied that they would even bring a guitar.

A few minutes later, they stood with us around the piano singing hymns. What a privilege!

And then the singer suggested we sing another song, one that deeply touched my heart: "Let your living water flow over my soul." And then the chorus repeats: "Father, Father, Father." The ABBA singer, without realizing it, led us to sing about and affirm our Father's fatherhood and intimacy. The word ABBA in Romans 8:15 places us under the Spirit of adoption as His children, through whom we cry: Abba, which means Father!

That church service then turned into a song service. The ABBA singer was so excited to be able to sing gospel music again.

*Prayer for ABBA:*
_Abba ... Father, thank you that we can find You everywhere ... even in the words of a song. Turn our hearts back to You continually in everything we do. And may we, from this small place called Lindley, also serve the nations. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen._

*What began with a pancake and a pumpkin, and with "Thank you for the music," and with the name ABBA, ended in prayer and the intimate whisper: "Abba, Father!"*

Peet Bekker, April 2026, Lindley/Ntha
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AMAZING FACTS
Daily Devotionals

Heaven and the Heavens.

April 13th, 2026

Is there life on other planets? Many research organizations are dedicated to finding extraterrestrial life—beings that do not originate on earth. Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence—SETI, for short—is a collective name for several groups who use the latest technology to monitor the skies for transmissions from civilizations on other worlds. So far, the results have been dismal.

However, the Bible seems to hint about life on other worlds. In fact, Hebrews 11:3 tells us that “the worlds were framed by the word of God.”

Some people find the passage “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1) to be confusing. What does it mean by “the heavens”? It could possibly be our own solar system, but notice that the verse doesn’t include a timeline, so it’s also possible that verse 1 is an opening statement broadly identifying God as the Creator of all things— the entire universe. It isn’t necessarily saying that the whole universe was created during the six days of Creation.

We see another clue in the book of Job when we read how “the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord” (1:6). Just as Adam was a “son of God” who represented our world—and eventually gave up that position to Satan—so there are other “sons of God,” representatives from other planets, who apparently gathered for the divinely called assembly described in Scripture.

It appears that for a time, Satan had some access to a place in the heavens. Even the devil’s own evil spirits appear to have been able to approach God. (See 1 Kings 22:19–21.) But when Christ secured the salvation of the world, “the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night” was “cast down” (Revelation 12:10).

Someday there will be a “new heaven and a new earth” (Revelation 21:1) and our enemy will no longer have dominion over this world, for “the ruler of this world is judged” (John 16:11).

Apply It:

Imagine visiting other worlds in the universe. What would you expect to find?

Dig Deeper:

Hebrews 1:2; Exodus 20:11; Revelation 14:7

Key Bible Texts
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. (Job 1:6 KJV)