You are about to call a friend; or make a decision about a personal matter; or head to work, school, or university. What is the first thing you do? In Colossians 3:17, we read, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God… Continue reading Col 3v17 – Life’s parentheses
You’ve just opened your eyes. What is the first thing you do as you wake up to a new day? Take a moment to think about your answer…Do you read the latest news, catch up on your social media feeds, watch something on TV or YouTube, or worry about the issues you have to deal… Continue reading Pro 4:23 – The right start
We wake up and look at the time. If we go now we can get to the beach in time to watch the sunrise over the ocean. There’s always something special about a morning sunrise. Each sunrise is a unique piece of art, as God takes out his palette of morning colors and splashes it… Continue reading Mal 4:2 – The sunrise
The day begins with our morning run. It’s always a great opportunity to think – fresh air and no distractions, as long as the route isn’t too tough. I’m doing a Bible study at the moment on “preparation” and I ponder the importance of this in our lives. Preparation means anticipating. It means thinking about… Continue reading Eph 2:10 – God’s preparation
Lion, elephant, hippo, and hyena, are all real possibilities as uninvited guests at our campsite in Chobe, Botswana. While the sun shines it seems safe, but as the inky darkness creeps across the bushveld chasing the receding sun, so the unease increases. Not only can we no longer see the dangers, it’s in the dark… Continue reading Heb 1:7 – Campfire
We are camping in our roof top tent on the rim of the Fish River canyon. Meters away a sheer cliff plunges down to the majestic canyon below. It’s stunning. That is until it’s dark. Now without light the majestic canyon turns into a gaping dark crevasse. However, our camp lights illuminate the area around… Continue reading Psa 119:105 – Lighted path
Nothing! Absolutely nothing! It’s wonderful! That’s how it feels in moments when we can sit in a quiet, secluded place immersed in nature. No one to be seen, just God’s majestic canvas painted in awesome wonder all around us. Before me, he paints the waves in hues of deep blue, dabbing their tops with frothy… Continue reading Rom 1:20 – Absolutely Nothing
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
We are addicted to sunsets and sunrises There’s something just so magical about the colors and tranquility as the light dances on the edge of night. It’s a must see, every day. But it’s more than that – every sunset and sunrise is a message from God. “Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,… Continue reading Psa 112:4 – Light in Light
“The LORD watches over you – the LORD is your shade at your right hand” (Psalms 121:5) – I remember sitting at the bottom of a wide beach under an umbrella on a hot summer’s day watching people walk across the sand. They would get about halfway down the beach and suddenly realise how hot… Continue reading Psa 121:5 – Shade