There’s a story in the times of the kings of Israel and Judah when there was a battle between them and another kingdom. However, they ran out of water for their armies in the desert. In desperation, they turn to God through Elisha, the prophet. He tells the king, despite their lack of faith, “this… Continue reading 2Ki 3:17 Invisible miracle
After days of rain and misty mornings in the Berg, I awake to see the clouds have lifted their thick white curtain to finally reveal the mountains now painted in the rich sunlight of the early morning. A perfect day for a hike into the depths of the Drakensberg. A gruelling 6km hike and we… Continue reading Pro 22v4 – I’m in awe
The first kiss of newlyweds. A newborn child held by parents. Spring blossoms on a tree. There is something special about beginnings. Beginnings are about hope and a future. Beginnings are about life and potential. However, beginnings can also be about despair, fear, loss, and regret. What makes the difference is not how we start,… Continue reading Pro 1v7 – The beginning…
“🎶 Don’t Worry. Be happy,” 🎶 says the popular song. But the problem is how do you do this? How can you be happy when you have worries? We met her late at night. We were the only patrons in the restaurant on Sunday night. At over 80, she walked slowly, pushing a walker. As… Continue reading 1Jo 4v18 – Don’t worry, be happy
You wake up in the morning and reach for your phone. You notice an unread message. You open it. It’s from Jesus. “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing… Continue reading Son 2:10-13 – The Love message
Most of us have lost a close family member or friend – your adoring grandparents who filled your life with delight and special treasures. Your mother or father who was the anchor in your life. Your closest friend, who was always there for you and share words of support and advice. And sadly, for some,… Continue reading Isa 26:19 – They will rise!
Visiting a castle in Europe, I was struck by just how huge these structures are. The walls are not only incredibly thick – enough to build a house on top of them – but they are many stories high. Often when a town was attacked, the inhabitants would all retreat into the safety of the… Continue reading Psa 91:2 – My Fortress
There is a strange verse at the start of the book of Judges. “The LORD was with the people of Judah. They took possession of the hill country, but they were unable to drive the people from the plains, because they had iron chariots” (Judges 1:19). It sounds like Almighty God couldn’t take out a… Continue reading Jdg 1:19 – Iron chariots
Dark clouds are everywhere; a storm is brewing. That’s how life sometimes feels when everything starts to go wrong. It’s overwhelming. And in our storm, we cry to God, “Why me? Why do bad things always have to happen to me?” However, it’s often only in these dark moments that we see the light shining.… Continue reading 2Co 4:6 – Clouds and sun
“Give me a man. Let us fight it out together!” boomed the challenge across the valley from the huge 9-foot tall giant (1Samuel 17:10). The soldiers hid terrified in their tents. Only one person, a small shepherd boy named David, stepped forward to meet the giant, armed just with five stones collected from the river,… Continue reading 2Sa 22:18 – Facing giants