After completing my 2nd open-water swimming event, I reflected on my swimming journey and the reason why I started – to overcome my fear of big, dark bodies of water. Chatting to others, I soon realized that this fear was quite common. It stems from a primal fear of the unknown, the unchartered. What is… Continue reading Leviathan
Recently, I watched a mass of enthusiastic people plunge into a dam and, in a froth of splashes, head out to swim a mile. As I watched, I thought how amazing it is that humans, who aren’t fish, can swim so far. But, regardless of how good you are, swimming still requires one thing –… Continue reading Keep Swimming
I noticed a dead frog floating in the small tub we filled with water for our water-loving aqua dog to cool down in. The issue was that the frog, attracted by the irresistible allure of the water, could hop in, but it couldn’t get out. And so, sadly, the very thing it most desired would… Continue reading Joh 8v36 – The drowned frog
I recently stayed in this incredible, unique stay; everything about it was perfect. Best of all, it was far from any civilisation and completely immersed in God’s nature. However, there was one issue: the water from the taps was borehole water, and it tasted like we were drinking salty soup. It left us thirsty and… Continue reading Joh 14v13-14 – Sweet water
Is the glass half empty or half full? This phrase helps us gauge our attitude, especially when facing life’s challenges. It prompts us to ask: Are things getting better or worse? However, Jesus doesn’t merely offer us a glass that’s half full or half empty. Instead, He presents us with something far greater. In John… Continue reading Joh 4v13-14 – Half empty of full?
The pool is a dark ochre red as we reach the waterfall at the end of our walk. We are hot, and a dip in the cool water would be amazing. However, the dark, ominous-looking water conceals what lurks below. However, for us, the refreshing invitation is greater than the fear of the unknown, and… Continue reading Heb 11v1 – Scary water
Our bed was our island oasis in a house filled with rising water during a recent flood. We had a floor fan that we were using to monitor the water level. The rain continued unabated, and the water level had already reached 30cm. We were completely at the mercy of God. How often in life… Continue reading Psa 32v6 – Rising waters
Awakening in the dark to find water knee-deep around your bed is very scary. With torrential rain outside, no way of escape and the possibility of the river bursting its banks, there is real danger. I sit with an emergency lamp on, watching the water slowly rising and listening to the downpour. Fear, despair, and… Continue reading Mat 8v24 – Sleeping in a storm
It’s 5:44 am. The waters are still rising around our bed. It’s dark, and the rain continues its torrential downpour. Our entire house is flooded. We had just spent months renovating it and getting it set up to run as an Airbnb. Our first guests had just left and we returned to stay. And now…I… Continue reading Pro 24v3-4 – Flooded House
“Wake up. There’s water everywhere.” As I sit here typing this, I am in my bed. There is about 30cm of water all around us. Outside, the rain is pouring. We have evacuated some guests who were staying in cottages next door upstairs to our loft. We have no way out. Our access is flooded,… Continue reading Mat 28v20 – The Flood!