ABOUT ME
I was born in 1982 in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, South Africa. I am in the middle of 5 children and matriculated in 2000. My love for writing blossomed when on high school after completing a journalism course with one of the national newspapers. Outside of the God fearing home he grew up in, the society around me had very little positive to latch on. The poverty coupled with the growing scourge of gangsterism that was fueled by drug wars held very little promise for my dreams. The victory over Epilepsy, suicide, crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy – to name but a few – ignited the desire to share the wonder of God in my life, in various ways. However, knowing that my skills were limited to only a matric certificate and English as a second language, I he knew it would be difficult to make a success of my life.
God himself urged me to press in for more from Him.
Today, I'm happily married, a father of two beautiful girls and an ordained pastor of a small community church. I also do business across a dynamic range of industries and founded a non-profit organisation in 2019.
The Mashach Project operates on the Cape Flats and is set on driving positive change nationally and internationally.
The testimonies of my life, which includes an autobiography, A Plain Story, self published in 2016, is evident of a living God that made a common man be known as an overcomer in these current times. All this by the Grace of God that is found in Christ Jesus.
Raymond Petersen Painters continues to provide the highest quality paint service to private clients in Cape Town and surrounds while Yitshaq Enterprises is multiplying in ventures.
The range of things that excite me are too numerous to mention. Today is another day to discover the mystery of Christ inside myself and others. Let's connect and explore the possibilities of a collaborated force that will help see more people uplifted.
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