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
From crosswords to PhDs there is a reward in finding something unknown, something hidden. While the crossword gives a sense of achievement the PhD could unlock an important insight. However, even more life-altering is searching out eternity – searching out divine truth, searching for God’s message to you. “It is the glory of God to… Continue reading Pro 25:2 – Seeking the hidden
“There’s a lovely walk in the forest here.” These are the words that started our unplanned hike. However, it wasn’t long before we were unsure of which way to go. It’s then that I remembered I had an app on my phone that has maps of trails. Using this, we found the way. Further along… Continue reading Pro 3:5-6 – The app
What’s your master plan for your life? Whether you have one or not, God has a master plan for the earth. “As truly as I live, all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD” (Numbers 14:21). God’s master plan is to fill the earth with his glory. But what does this… Continue reading Num 14:21 – God’s Master Plan
Once upon a time, a traveller came upon an impenetrable forest into which two paths led in different directions. “Which way should I go?” the traveller asked the man standing at the entrance. “You must choose,” he replied. “On the left path, you are in charge of everything. There will be many obstacles. You will… Continue reading Deu 30:19 – The traveller
What forms are required to apply for the bank loan? What must I do to get approval for my building alteration? Life is full of requirements that must be met and we may seek answers, at some stage, to questions like these. However, what about a far more important question? What does God require of… Continue reading Mic 6:8 – God’s requirement
Vegetables or meat? Blue or Yellow? North or south? Jazz or Rock. Choices. We all have to make choices in life. Some choices are not too important, while others can have life-altering implications. “As for me and my family, we will choose the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). Joshua made this choice, a choice that would impact… Continue reading Jos 24:15 – Choices
I’m crazy enough to run marathons. During the race, I get to a point where I’m in endure mode. However, I keep on, knowing how amazing the feeling of enjoyment is at the end. You may not be a marathon runner, but we are all running a race, the most important race of life. “Therefore,… Continue reading Heb 12:1-2 The Race
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where—” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat. (Alice in Wonderland). How often is this, the narrative… Continue reading Psa 32:8 – Which way?
“Stay quiet. Don’t move,” comes the urgent instruction from our game ranger. We are on a game safari and a huge bull elephant has suddenly and threateningly approached our open vehicle. His instruction is the opposite of what we want to do as everything in us tells us to scream or hide or run in… Continue reading Gal 5:16 – The Guide