I stopped believing in God because…My church fights all the time. Christians murdered innocent victims in holy wars. Christians are hypocrites. If this is how so-called “children of God” behave, I want no part of God. Is this your story or a friend’s story? However, are these people really God’s children? “Whoever says, “I know… Continue reading 1Jo 4v8 – Child of God
Roof Top Tents are an amazing invention for camping. When out in the wilds, you are perched high and away from the dust, slithering critters, hungry lions and other beasts. However, while being perched up high is great, there is also an issue – you are more exposed to the onslaught of the elements. Recently,… Continue reading Jer 51v16 – Windy!
We recently had the privilege of hiking in the Cederberg area of South Africa. This is a remarkable part of the world with the most incredible, massive rock formations. It struck me how solid these rock sculptures are – unmoving, unchanging, and secure. It made me appreciate why King David often refers to God as… Continue reading Psa 62v7 – The Rock
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
One of the most challenging things when going to a new place is knowing what to expect. What will the people be like? What will the accommodation be like? However, if someone has been there before you, that can help a lot. You can read their reviews and get an insight into what to expect.… Continue reading Exo 23v20 – Angel ahead
“Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24). And “when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:6). The Bible message is we must… Continue reading Heb 11v39-40 – Something better
Choose your top 3 from this list – Sushi, BMW, Burger, Switzerland, Jeep, Skiing, Xbox, Cycling, Botswana, iPhone. Did you make a choice? It’s not easy when the list is long and all mixed up. Decisions are something we are all faced with every day. Cognitive scientists have discovered that the more options we have… Continue reading Joe 3:14 – Decisions, decisions
It was our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding day. As she wanted an outdoor wedding, the date was planned for a month with the least possibility of rain. The week of her wedding arrived and sun was forecast for every day…except for their wedding day. This meant hastily changing venues for the ceremony and reception. On… Continue reading Job 37:11-12 – Bright clouds
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
This world is experiencing an unprecedented time of hardship and turmoil. A worldwide pandemic caused the loss of loved ones and livelihoods. And on top of this, floods, fires, drought, political uncertainty, and wars. It feels so overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like we can’t take anymore. We are at our bursting point. And then we… Continue reading Psa 62:8- Pour out