My father-in-law always showed amazing acts of kindness – children, pets, and strangers all benefited from his kind heart. However, to show acts of kindness, it’s important to be prepared. So he always remembered to have sweets in his pocket to share with the kids at church, treats for the dogs, or food in his… Continue reading Eph 4v32 – Showing Kindness
While cycling along a gravel road in a remote area, we came across an ostrich. It soon became apparent this huge bird was missing two things – a brain to match its size and wings that actually work. As we cycled behind it, the ostrich ran ahead on the road, not once thinking it could… Continue reading Job 39v13 – Flying Ostrich
There’s nothing nicer after a long and tiring day than to finally get into bed. Especially on those days when you have been on your feet all day, and by the end you are physically and mentally exhausted. The weight is literally removed, and beautiful rest can be enjoyed. Although, it’s now that I can’t… Continue reading Psa 3v5-6 – The Bed
There is something special about autumn when the leaves turn from green to golden yellows and red. The evenings are crisper. Change is in the air. I was recently sweeping our deck in a forest of poplar trees covered with a carpet of dead leaves. It made me think about the life cycle of a… Continue reading Phi 1v6 – Autumn leaves
It would be unbelievable if it weren’t true. When he made his first post, he had hardly any followers, but after a while, his follower count started to climb as people enjoyed his messages. After three years, he had attracted thousands of followers. He looked destined to become an influencer who would even impact rulers… Continue reading Joh 8v12 – Influencer
It’s a perfect evening atop the mountain as we enjoy the sun slowly melting beyond the distant hills gilding the valley in a farewell gift of gold. As darkness slowly creeps across the sky, draining all vestiges of colour, we decide to head back. Making our way down the hill, only our headlamps enable us… Continue reading Pro 17v27 – Headlamp
Recently we had the privilege of doing a beautiful hike on one of the Stellenbosch wine farms. It’s called the “Sunset to Moonrise” hike. You hike up a hill and enjoy a picnic while watching the sunset, followed by the full moon rising over the mountains. We were in awe, watching the skies turn glorious… Continue reading Gen 1v16 – Two lights to rule
I’m sure by this point in your life, you’ve heard the story of the tortoise and the hare. The story’s message is that it is not about how fast you start but how strong you finish. The Gospels are full of stories with important messages, which in the Bible are called parables. Parables, like the… Continue reading Mat 13v11 – Tell a story
What makes us acceptable in the eyes of God? The apostle Paul thought he had ticked every box. “I was circumcised when I was eight days old. I am a pure-blooded citizen of Israel…a member of the Pharisees, who demand the strictest obedience to the Jewish law. I was so zealous…I obeyed the law without… Continue reading Phi 3v9 – My good list
“$100,000 Reward offered’”. The offer of a monetary reward will motivate most people to do whatever is needed to claim the reward. In fact, most things in life are connected to rewards. You train to run a marathon and get rewarded with a medal. You study for a degree and get rewarded with a degree… Continue reading Gen 15v1 – Our reward