The wind is howling directly against us as we struggle to canoe up the river. It is day 4 of a slackpacking hike, but this challenge seems impossible. Soon the rain is slashing down at us and we were considering giving up. However, we push on. Several hours later we arrive at our destination –… Continue reading Jam 5:11 – Headwinds
“Stay quiet. Don’t move,” comes the urgent instruction from our game ranger. We are on a game safari and a huge bull elephant has suddenly and threateningly approached our open vehicle. His instruction is the opposite of what we want to do as everything in us tells us to scream or hide or run in… Continue reading Gal 5:16 – The Guide
We have a safari tent nestled beneath an old Natal Fig tree, perched on the edge of a steep cliff. When we visit the Treehouse, after having been away for many months, we are astounded to see how absolutely perfect the condition of everything is inside the sheltered enclosure of the tent. However, we find… Continue reading Psa 27:5 – Protected
Game reserve bushveld is full of trees and shrubs covered in thorns. The animals have no problem living in this harsh environment, however we would soon be yelping in pain and scoured with scratches. God said that thorns were part of the curse for our disobedience – “Cursed is the ground because of you; through… Continue reading Gal 3:13 – Thorns
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
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you.” (Deuteronomy 31:8) – Imagine you will soon be travelling to a house you have in another country. However, you have heard it has an urgent leaking issue.… Continue reading Deu 31:8 – Tomorrow
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to get in touch with my non-existent farming skills at the Food Barn – an outreach program that teaches people to plant vegetables. We had to plant peas. I took the tiny pea and pressed it into the soft soil, as instructed. It just didn’t seem right.… Continue reading Jam 1:2 – Planted