We recently visited an eco cabin in the mountains where birds were abundant. They were very playful and comfortable with our presence. As soon as we sat down on the deck, the birds would perch nearby, looking for food. A huge storm was brewing, and I wondered where the birds would go to shelter from… Continue reading Mat 6v26 – Unfettered and free
It was dark when we arrived at the restaurant on a wine farm. Using our phones as torches and following the sound of laughter and talking, we found the restaurant. On leaving, we headed back in the general direction of where we had parked. But soon, we were lost. We couldn’t find the parking area… Continue reading Psa 37v23 – Ordered steps
Have you ever been in a plane when there is turbulence? Smooth sailing through the air, and then suddenly boom ba, you are shaking up and down like you’re in a washing machine! I am sure there may be one or two gasps sometimes but never panic. No one ever screams, “The plane is falling”… Continue reading Joh 14v27 – Peace onboard
Some years ago, I watched in awe and trepidation as Nik Wallenda stepped out onto a thin wire stretched across the Grand Canyon with no safety devices. Nik became the first person to complete the 457-meter walk across the Grand Canyon. With strong winds and dangerous cable vibrations, there were some heart-stopping moments, especially when… Continue reading Luk 5v16 – Dangerous Vibrations
“I am so blessed,” she says as I listen to her voice message. “God is amazing”, she concludes with joy as her message ends. At 82 years of age and living alone, you might think Rosemary has shared a message about some windfall gain or other fortuitous event. However, she has just told me about… Continue reading Psa 23v4 – 82 and alone
At 103 years old and a survivor of Auschwitz’s horrors, Ella Blumenthal is seated in front of a packed auditorium. She beams her smile as laughter rolls across the audience in response to her sharp sense of humour. The audience is enraptured as Ella shares snippets of her life, from the cutting loss of all… Continue reading Isa 43v18-19 – Looking forward
Falling is never something we want to do. Think about riding a bike; you will never tell yourself, “Yeah, I think I’ll just go ahead and fall right over there”. We usually try to avoid such experiences. However, if you have noticed someone who is very good at a sport, you will have also noticed… Continue reading Psa 56v4 – Falling for God
Life is complex and full of issues and challenges. We struggle to solve our problems. We wrestle with anxiety. We carry heavy burdens. Yet amid all this, young children have total peace and joy. They live in faith and trust. And this trust is abundantly answered. They provide nothing for themselves, and yet everything is… Continue reading Luk 18v17 – The Father’s house
We were recently hiking in the Cederberg, a stunning area of South Africa with incredible rock formations and many Khoi-San paintings in the caves along the paths. This is amazing evidence that these tribes once lived in this area. People came from all over the world to see these paintings. Yet it is a sad… Continue reading Psa 95v6 – The Creators
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