Each of us has to make hundreds of choices every day. Some important, some not so important. The first one is probably when the alarm goes off. Will I get up or will I hit the snooze button and stay in bed for a bit? Five minutes later I face that exact same choice. Staying […]
Read moreThe word that I remember most from my army days is to be ready. It was drilled into you and I can still hear the staff sergeant roar across the parade ground: “Troops! I will throttle that civvie attitude out of you bit by bit to make space for readiness, because that’s what you need […]
Read moreWhat does trust mean to you? I would say that trust is the knowledge that someone will do what he or she has promised. I trust that you will remain faithful in your marriage. I trust that if you say you won’t take money under the counter, you won’t do it. I trust that you […]
Read moreLong before her death, my mom one day called all of us children together at her house. She had decided that everything that would eventually end up being part of her estate would find an owner that day. So, all of us, from the eldest to the youngest, took turns at choosing something, which was […]
Read moreSouth Africans have a way of treating any new big happening in the world with a great sense of humour. This was proven again with the COVID-19 epidemic. We were hardy even locked up at home when the first wave of memes and videos broke. My phone was bleeping so often I had to put […]
Read moreI was watching a fairly old movie about a girl hitch-hiking on a remote gravel road. First, a man drives by, but he’s on his phone, and nearly runs her over. Then, a couple drives by. They’re arguing. The man hears a soft voice whispering “pick her up”, but his wife refuses to let him. […]
Read moreWhen I was younger, it was mostly a question of doing before thinking. So, one morning I decided it was quite impossible to shower in such a small shower. And a day or two later, everything had been pulled out and the outer wall demolished. My handyman/gardener was ready with his spade. Where should he […]
Read moreMoses must’ve been a very special person. God called him even before he was born. I don’t think God waited for his birth to formulate the emergency plan to save his life in a reed basket. The plan was in the bag. His mom just had to do it. God knew his people would have […]
Read moreWe’ve learnt so many things with the COVID-19 pandemic. I learnt that humans aren’t as much in control as they think. Not even powerful war ships that can destroy nations and heaps of money kept people from hiding in their houses, because they had no weapon against this virus, which isn’t even alive. This minute […]
Read moreI find something else in verse one. The New KJV helps me: Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus … Three truths jump out: “Holy brethren” refer to holy brothers and sisters as well. This title is given to each of who believe. […]
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