Flaps Blog

I’d like to introduce you to Abea - Abea has been my friend for 5 years. (She’s 5 years old) She has lived with her parents in the US for 3 years and has perfected an American accent. So when I needed a kid actor for a video shoot for my new show, she was an obvious choice. However what makes her THE obvious choice is that the young lady is a star! I always go on about Dakota Fanning - because I just find it awesome that kids can act like she can. (One of her best performances when she was 4 in ‘I am SAM’ - BRILLIANT movie by the way)

But Abea just stepped into this shoot like a professional - as if she’s done this for years! What a joy! And what proud parents she has. Her mother rightly says she has to protect Abea from herself. Good point! I pray for more protection that this gem of a child will be able to shower her talent onto this world make a difference in this day and age!

This is a picture of her!

This is the theme of our new American show. Can’t give too much away yet. But Kathleen and I are pondering the idea of things we carry inside of us that destroy us. Things that can be cut away rather easily if quickly identified… but if ignored and left alone to grow, any hope of recovery is not without a looooooong process and mighty Godly intervention - and is much harder!

There is a scripture that talks about sin creeping in and then slowly but surely taking control of our lives up to the point of enslaving us. There are a bunch of things (a new phrase I learned in th US! - everything is ‘a bunch of…’) where we allow this to happen.

Now some of us will immediately say, ‘Yes, like those prostitutes, porn addicts, and…’ - but no… there are many other things that creep into the ‘church’ - and needs to be confronted and cut out… - And if it’s too: Late long term ‘chemo’ treatment by God’s Spirit. A very unpleasant process.

So we’re flying home again in a couple hours. Baggage loaded with costumes for C-Kruis, and gifts for the whole world. We could open a new division of the ministry! C-Kruis Courier services!

THE wife is going to the C-Kruis Valentines event ALONE as usual! Well this time with Riccardo!

I said earlier that I have a gut feel that God is going to surprise us on this trip in some way. Well he did! It’s crazy. However, it will take a week or two before I can publish what God is up to.

Tomorrow I see THE wife and kid!! Yeaaah!

While?chatting with?a young lady on 13th Floor?yesterday, I realised what a privilage it is to work with these young people.? This young individual is 16 years old and one of the most mature actors I’ve worked with in the 13 years of this ministry.?

When I see this ability I start to understand the difference between ‘talent’ and ‘gift’.? Combine this with a humble heart and you have a frighteningly dangerous combination.? For the enemy that is. And such an asset for the kingdom.

When she tells me how she’s yearning to be amongst people who don’t love God, Atheists, agnostics… How she’s yearning to be amongst them and have them experience the God she loves… How can I hold her back?? How can I selfishly want to hold her talent back?within this ministry?? What an honor to let her go.? To bless her and to allow God to launch her in this world.? Krissy I’ll see you in Hollywood yet.??That’s ministry.

You make me proud.

Jannie Botha, chairman of the C-Kruis International Board and Board member of the 13th Floor arrives in the US today to spend some time with the Operational Committee of 13th Floor.?

Last year Jannie was fighting for his life in hospital with a tear in his aorta. Forgive me for refraining from details.? After much prayer and a high risk operation, he’s alive and back in business for the Lions at Ellis Park as their mental coach, and for C-Kruis International.? As mental coach!? Jannie’s helped us stay sane over the years with his guidance and ministry experience!?

Poor Jannie! He’s flying Delta and his legs are much longer than mine.? Thank you Jannie for suffering for the kingdom!? And welcome in the US!

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Yesterday morning we went for a run. That is myself, Hennie, Elsabe, and stand in director, Hilde.? 5km in minus something.? I was dressed in beanie, long sleeved shirt, sweater and gloves all the way.

Meanwhile the team was busy with their compulsary morning fitness workout!? Last year I came here and saw that the dancers were not dancing as gracefully as was expected from them.? Some were?panting gracelessly?like I do when my dog, Bear, has taken me for a walk! These dance manouvres?had me?gracelessly gasping for breath. ?In fact GRACE was the word that was necessary after I saw what I saw on stage!?

Thereafter fitness training was compulsary on tour, and they decided to sarcastically call these sessions Fit for Flaps!

However it makes me proud to know that exercise and healthy living is a value and a way of life in this ministry!? It needs to be for everybody.

There are times when you get to a place where there?s not the right light to take the picture you want. Not the right ingredients to cook what you planned. Not the right people to accomplish your mission.

But there is a picture you had not yet envisioned.

A meal that has never been cooked.

A team that is irreplaceable.

If only you had the vision to?SEE it.
If only you had the vision to see IT.

Spirit of God open our eyes that we may see.

We are up in the mountains somewhere God alone knows where. (and Christiaan!) Somewhere up in the mountains in Tennessee. Somewhere without internet or GPRS. Yes there are still such places in the world - Christiaan finds this place to be the only one in America that is affordable enough for the 13th Floor team week - It feels strange to be in such a remote place in this crazy pursuit of life.

I think Moses might have felt this way. God what am I doing on this freaken mountain?

I don?t necessarily experience?being on this mountain?as a very spiritual encounter. Yet God is here. And so am I. Which makes it very spiritual. And I am challenged to look. And see. To see?a promised land where there is not one. To see liberty for those who just see slavery.

Spirit of God open our eyes that we may see.