I recently watched a movie about Elvis, the “King of Rock and Roll”. His ability to sing everything from ballads to gospel to rock and roll was amazing. Yet sadly, he soon fell victim to his fame and the desires of those around him to make money. Drugs, excess, and an unhealthy lifestyle resulted in… Continue reading Oba 1v4 – Crashing eagles
Sometimes the most incredible things happen. One night my brother-in-law was headed to the airport to pick up someone. About an hour later, his wife receives a call. “Your husband is in the ICU. He was…” What comes next is unexpected, “bitten by a snake!” How could a snake bite him driving on a three-lane… Continue reading Gen 3v15 – The bite
Jack Dale’s greatest desire was to win a gold medal in the 50m Olympic freestyle race. His dad was a very talented swimmer and agreed to be his coach. Over the years, Jack followed his dad’s training program and instructions. Sometimes it was really difficult pushing Jack beyond what he thought possible. However, his dream… Continue reading Isa 26v8 – Trust and glory
His name was Louis Washkansky. It was 1967. It had never been done before, but Dr Christiaan Barnard would attempt to do the seemingly impossible – give Louis a new heart. Against all odds, the operation was a success. He had life with a new heart, at least for 18 days, before he died of… Continue reading Eze 36v26 – Heart transplant
He was the king of the greatest nation, Babylon. Life was lived on his terms – until God spoke. “You, Belshazzar, have proudly defied the Lord of heaven and have had these cups from his Temple brought before you. You and your nobles and your wives and concubines have been drinking wine from them while… Continue reading Dan 5v23 – Drinking to the gods
It feels like I’m flying as I enjoy the exhilaration of riding my bike down a winding mountain track. Who would have thought that something with only two wheels, which can’t stand on its own when moving, can let you experience something so incredible? It seems to defy logic. Yet it’s something every kid learning… Continue reading Isa 41v10 – Learning to ride
“My friend’s friend’s cousin knows Elton John, and she has managed to get us VIP tickets to his upcoming concert.” How many of us love associating with famous people? We love sharing this association with everyone we know, even if they just follow us on Instagram. Imagine if you knew someone so famous and powerful… Continue reading Rev 1:18 – VIP access
Only one in a thousand people know the answer to both these questions without cheating. The closest planet to the sun. The number of days in April. The answers are…Mercury and 30. Did you know the answers? If so, do you feel pretty good about yourself? It’s normal to want to feel a bit above… Continue reading Joh 3:30 – Becoming less
The campfire is crackling, casting dancing shapes out into the dark night. Seated on logs enjoying the warmth, I’m enraptured by a stranger’s story as he recounts his travels through the wild bushveld of Africa. We all love stories. They connect with us in a special way. One day Jesus met a deranged man called… Continue reading Psa 107:2 – Tell your story
Do you sometimes feel absolutely wretched – separated from God and following His ways? The people in the time of Ezra felt like this. Ezra read God’s Word to them, and the people wept. They understood how far they had fallen from God’s commandments. But Ezra encouraged them, and those same words are offered to… Continue reading Neh 8:10 – His Strength