Some things can’t be contained. The joy of true friends’ laughter. The peace in a scene painted by a divine hand. The Love of a wedding celebration blessed by God. The emotions burst out unconfined. Love, and joy, and peace coarse through every fibre of our being, bursting out in laughter and radiant faces. “You… Continue reading Isa 55v12 – Bursting with love and joy
The lush indigenous forest was alive with a chorus of birds. A crystal clear stream gurgled happily by. Immersed in this beautiful piece of God’s creation, untouched by humans, I thought, “This is a taste of God’s coming kingdom”, and it felt exhilarating! We live in a world where human greed is polluting and destroying… Continue reading Isa 35v1 – Vision of tomorrow
After being away from home, we returned to see the field in front of our house carpeted with beautiful flowers. The sound of bees and birds filled the air in a song of celebration and life. However, it t is only when the sun rises that the flowers lift their heads and open to reveal… Continue reading Isa 35v1-2 – The desert will bloom
There is a part of South Africa we love visiting in spring called the Namaqualand. The wildflowers that bloom after good winter rains are awe-inspiring. They remind me of Jesus’ words; “See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labour or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all… Continue reading Mat 6v28-29 – Better than flowers
You awake to an absolutely beautiful day. An outdoor adventure is simply irresistible. So, what shall it be? A visit to the Botanical Gardens to soak in the beauty of the plants, or a walk in a nearby nature reserve to marvel at the flowers and trees, or a stroll around the neighbourhood to admire… Continue reading Mat 7v28-29 – God’s flower letter
Close your eyes and visualize a field of flowers, stretching out to the horizon. Vibrant orange and yellow blend perfectly with swathes of pale blue and lilac. It’s the incredible beauty of Namaqualand’s annual flower display. It’s truly beyond what words can describe. It’s even beyond what video and photos can capture. The visual feast… Continue reading Job 42:5 – My eyes have seen
At first, it’s subtle. Just a hint of colour on the drab palette of brown. But before long, it’s unmistakable as the kaleidoscope of colour bursts out. Spring is here🌻. Yet, beyond the obvious beauty of colour returning to fields and gardens, what are these beautiful flowers telling us? Written in swaths of living colour… Continue reading 2Co 2:15 – Spring blessing
The heat is relentless as it bakes down on the dry, cracked earth. Life is impossible here. However, despite this, the slightest hint of water changes everything. In the harsh Namibian desert poking through the parched soil we find a flower, delicately juxtaposed atop a thorny plant and the cracked clay below. Sometimes life feels… Continue reading Isa 35:1-2 – Flowering desert