Jam 2v17 – The bicycle

They don’t make logical sense. It is designed to not balance by itself, yet people will sit on it, not fall and have fun. It’s the bicycle. A bicycle is useless when stationery but amazing when moving. If you ask experts why a bicycle doesn’t fall over when moving, you will get a range of… Continue reading Jam 2v17 – The bicycle

Jer 2v13 – The empty dam

Nearby where we live is a small dam that we sometimes run past. While the water level fluctuates with the season and rains, this year, with the arrival of the winter rains, the dam did not fill. It leaks and now is simply a big hole with some mud on the bottom – unsightly and… Continue reading Jer 2v13 – The empty dam

Exo 25v22 – Between

Friday is past. Sunday is coming, Saturday is between. The King of life crucified. Silence. Waiting. Jesus asleep in the tomb, his disciples afraid, uncertain, alone. Friday is past. Sunday is coming, Saturday is between. Between yesterday and tomorrow, between the known and unknown, between despair and joy, between death and life. But here, in… Continue reading Exo 25v22 – Between

Isa 26v3-4 – Two gifts

How are you feeling this week? Tired, Stressed, Anxious, Overwhelmed with your to-do list? All too often, this is how we feel. What would you choose if someone said they would give you any two gifts you want to help you through your week? Extra money? More time? More patience? More energy? What’s the point… Continue reading Isa 26v3-4 – Two gifts

1Jo 4v18 – No Fear!

Illness. Insolvency. Crime. War. Loneliness. These are just a few of the words that can trigger fear. Fear is something most of us live with at some level. Yet, it is one thing that we all don’t want. Not only is it dangerous to our physical and mental well-being, but it also is not what… Continue reading 1Jo 4v18 – No Fear!

Psa 139v9-10 – The dropped phone

We were walking back home after a swim at the beach, carrying our clothes, shoes, and phones. Suddenly there was that horrible sound – the sound of a cellphone hitting the floor and sliding along the road. And then there is that moment of silence when the phone is picked up to see if it… Continue reading Psa 139v9-10 – The dropped phone

Nah 1v7 – Trust Him

I’m running, but it’s pointless. The fire roaring through the forest is already passing me on both sides. Choking tendrils of smoke reach out to me as a wave of heat blasts at me. Suddenly up ahead, someone appears standing outside a small wooden hut. “Come inside,” he says. I hesitate. The fire will incinerate… Continue reading Nah 1v7 – Trust Him

Psa 91v11 – Angels all around

You are travelling home late at night, and get a flat tyre. It’s dark, and you’re alone. Is your first response to panic feeling frightened and vulnerable, or do you immediately notice the angel beside you and ask for God’s divine protection? There are three Bible passages where God assures us of the presence of… Continue reading Psa 91v11 – Angels all around

Pro 3v5-6 – Trust Unlimited

Many years ago, there used to be a bank called Trust Bank Limited. I suppose the brand idea was to instil confidence in the bank to keep and manage your money. Much like this bank brand has gone, so too has the concept of trust. Contracts, prenups, and lawyers have replaced trust. Unlike the “old… Continue reading Pro 3v5-6 – Trust Unlimited

Isa 26v4 – It’s silly, I know

It’s silly, I know. We are doing a run and as part of our health insurance’s reward program, and we need to reach the required average heart rate. However, my wife’s watch is not reading her pulse; when it does, it is on the downhill, and her pulse is low. She complains and worries about… Continue reading Isa 26v4 – It’s silly, I know