“Take your clothes off and stand over there.” Regardless of who said this to you, even a doctor, you would feel very uncomfortable. Adam and Eve were naked in the beginning, and “were not ashamed” (Genesis 2:25). However, after they disobeyed God they felt ashamed and covered themselves with leaves. We may think we can… Continue reading Heb 4:13 – Naked
Game reserve bushveld is full of trees and shrubs covered in thorns. The animals have no problem living in this harsh environment, however we would soon be yelping in pain and scoured with scratches. God said that thorns were part of the curse for our disobedience – “Cursed is the ground because of you; through… Continue reading Gal 3:13 – Thorns
I heard a story once about two builders laying a brick driveway at an elderly couple’s home. It was a hot day and the elderly lady offered to bring them cold drinks. Arriving with the drinks, the builders were startled when she exclaimed, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” Looking up confused they saw her standing nearby… Continue reading Phi 2:3-4 – Humility
Darkness. Time, space, lose meaning. Fears multiply. Anxiety festers. How we long for the morning. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” (Psalms 143:8). And then the sun rises and… Continue reading Psa 143:8 – Good Morning
Netflix, MacDonalds, WhatsApp. We live in an instant world. Movies on demand. Food in minutes. Instant messages. While this is amazing, it has resulted in us losing a vital characteristic, persistence. We start things and give up before we reach the end. How are your New Year’s resolutions going? However, there is one thing we… Continue reading Rom 2:7 – Persistence
I am looking at a painting done by a master artist. The colours, the textures, the detail, the composition, the story it tells, are all just incredible. It’s mind-blowing. I don’t stand alone in wonder and awe. “The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call… Continue reading Psa 65:8 – The Artist
This world is experiencing an unprecedented time of hardship and turmoil. A worldwide pandemic caused the loss of loved ones and livelihoods. And on top of this, floods, fires, drought, political uncertainty, and wars. It feels so overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like we can’t take anymore. We are at our bursting point. And then we… Continue reading Psa 62:8- Pour out
Having my mouth wide open while the dentist has three hands and multiple sharp objects in my mouth is not my favorite experience. The worst part is when he touches a sore spot causing a jolt of pain while asking, “Is this the spot?” – as though my convulsing body isn’t answer enough. Yet, painful… Continue reading Psa 139:24 – Pointing out problem
“Mind blowing”. “Awesome”. “Wow”. 🤩 – Words or emojis, these are what we use when we see something truly incredible, like an amazing sunset, or a night sky sparkling with a million diamonds. Now imagine a scene even more awesome than that. That’s God. Awesome in the real sense of the word. And that’s what… Continue reading Eph 3:20-21 – Awesome
We live in a tent. It seems crazy, but it’s amazing. Our fully equipped tent is nestled beneath a huge fig tree on the edge of a cliff overlooking a river below. However, recently there was a terrible storm that destroyed thousands of homes all around us. Yet, incredibly, our tent was unaffected. Why? It… Continue reading Mat 7:24 – House on a rock