🎵“Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear…”. Whether we smile or cringe when people sing this to us, most people enjoy it. A birthday is one day when we feel special, a day that marks the anniversary of our entry into life. And, if we are blessed to have people in our life who celebrate… Continue reading Rom 5v8 – Happy birthday
“I am so blessed,” she says as I listen to her voice message. “God is amazing”, she concludes with joy as her message ends. At 82 years of age and living alone, you might think Rosemary has shared a message about some windfall gain or other fortuitous event. However, she has just told me about… Continue reading Psa 23v4 – 82 and alone
God’s word is filled with so much hope and encouragement. We worship a Heavenly Father who loves us to infinity; a Creator who desires to be our Father, to share his love with us, to work powerfully in our life every day, and who wants to give us the gift of everlasting life. In the… Continue reading Eph 3v19 – Prayer for you
Along the Seapoint promenade in Cape Town are a set of trees that, over the years of exposure to the regular Cape southeaster wind, are growing bent 90 degrees over. Amazingly, these trees are standing. However, should a vicious storm suddenly arise, it’s these trees that will survive, not the ones that the wind hasn’t… Continue reading Eph 3v16-17 – Bent trees
We were recently hiking in a remote area about 90 minutes drive from any civilisation. We were rounding the corner of a rocky area when my husband, who was in the lead, spotted a large, highly venomous horned adder lying on the path. He immediately cautioned me, and we moved off the path. The snake… Continue reading Psa 91v11 – Angel care
Along the edges of the vines in the vineyards near where we live are beautiful roses. While many might think the roses are there for aesthetic reasons, the real reason is not so romantic. The roses are there to die! They are planted as many of the diseases and bugs that might attack the vines… Continue reading 1Pet 2v24 – Roses on edge it vines
How do you picture someone standing who is excited and happy compared to someone who is sad and depressed? When we are happy and excited, we stand up tall and look up. When we are sad and depressed, we hunch over and look down. Our posture reflects our mood. However, our posture can also cause… Continue reading Luk 21v28 – Look up
Succulents are one of my favourite plants – probably because they are so good at taking care of themselves and are so easy to propagate. One of the unique qualities of succulents is their ability to store extra water in their leaves, stems, and roots, allowing them to survive prolonged periods between waterings. They contain… Continue reading Joh 7v38 – Succulents
Thank You. Two words we all love to hear, yet how often do we say it? Gratitude is not only one of the most beautiful attributes we can have, it’s also one of the most calming and restoring. While most of us can be thankful for good things and in good times, gratitude is most… Continue reading 1Th 5v16-18 – Thank You
I watched a YouTube video of a travel couple trying a new technique that had been proven to make you happier, give you better sleep and a range of other benefits. All you have to do is sit in the sun for a few minutes after waking up. This is due to the effect sunlight… Continue reading Luk 1v78-79 – Son light