Awe-inspiring. We are staying at a rustic cabin nestled at the base of majestic mountains rising like giant sentinels toward the azure blue sky. The recent rains have caused multiple silky waterfalls to plummet down the steep cliffs, creating an otherworldly scene. I can see why people look at mountains and feel close to God.… Continue reading Psa 121v1-2 – Look above the mountains
Recently we had the privilege of doing a beautiful hike on one of the Stellenbosch wine farms. It’s called the “Sunset to Moonrise” hike. You hike up a hill and enjoy a picnic while watching the sunset, followed by the full moon rising over the mountains. We were in awe, watching the skies turn glorious… Continue reading Gen 1v16 – Two lights to rule
We have lots of emojis for it – 😃 😊🤣😁 – joy, happiness. Yet what is it that brings us joy? Getting a new phone? Going on a holiday? Meeting a long-lost friend? Our sports team winning? Many things can bring us a surge of joy, but it’s a joy that soon fades as the… Continue reading Mat 2v10 – exceeding great joy
“He who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns midnight into dawn and darkens day into night, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land— the LORD is his name.” (Amos 5:8). Pleiades, Orion, the earth’s rotation, and evaporation. These four things Amos says God… Continue reading Amo 5v8 – The big four
I recently watched a movie about Elvis, the “King of Rock and Roll”. His ability to sing everything from ballads to gospel to rock and roll was amazing. Yet sadly, he soon fell victim to his fame and the desires of those around him to make money. Drugs, excess, and an unhealthy lifestyle resulted in… Continue reading Oba 1v4 – Crashing eagles
NASA recently released the first images of stars, 2500 light years away, never before seen by humans. Each spot of light in the images are galaxies containing billions of stars. It’s incomprehensible. But what’s really incomprehensible is that “By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of… Continue reading Psa 33:6 – Star breather
“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