When you make a choice for God, his Spirit moves in, bringing about a major change in your life of which joy probably is the most significant. That is what Paul said about the new Christians in Thessalonica: 6Although great trouble accompanied the Word, you were able to take great joy from the Holy Spirit! […]
Read moreAs the week comes to an end, my wife and I agree not to invite anybody. This weekend we’ll have a relaxing family weekend, and load our batteries. But by late afternoon Friday, we’re having withdrawal symptoms and start looking around for a good get-together or a braai at home or with friends. Or the […]
Read moreSo often one comes up against the question: What am I actually doing here on earth? What is my purpose? Does my life have a calling? And unfortunately, there are times in our lives when we don’t have answers to these questions. This happens especially in times of hardship. Times when we have more questions […]
Read morePaul is very excited about the people of Thessalonica. The message of the risen Jesus Christ entered their hearts. Their lives changed significantly and this was apparent in the way they acted. That is why Paul starts his letter by thanking them profusely: 2Every time we think of you, we thank God for you. Paul […]
Read moreCasting Crowns’ song Who am I plays over and over in my head: Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth Would care to know my name Would care to feel my hurt? Who am I, that the bright and morning star Would choose to light the way For my ever wandering heart? […]
Read moreAfter one book launch evening, my wife came to me and said that people were asking her to explain what I had written in front of the book. They couldn’t make out what I had written. Yes, I failed this one in Sub A already: Penmanship. I’m very grateful today for computers and keyboards that […]
Read moreI couldn’t stop laughing when I read Anne-Marie’s (not her real name) story: We recently bought a smallholding and to augment our income, we are busy raising broilers. They range freely in the yard. One of the cockerels found a nice warm space under the bakkie and settled himself there without us knowing. We were […]
Read moreI no longer watch the news, because I simply no longer enjoy it. It is not uplifting. It’s bad news all the way. News about people being dishonest. News about a government building a swimming pool and calling it a fire pool. News about war. News about people who have to burn tires to be […]
Read moreI’m writing this on a beautiful farm in the Gobabis district. It’s just after 3 am and I’m wide awake. Probably last night’s meat keeping me up. Hereabouts they only eat meat. For veggies, they braai chicken, and for salad, pork, but you won’t find these two on too many menus. A good friend invited […]
Read moreWelcome 2019! May this year bring you loads and loads of joy and peace. May we enjoy walking through God’s Word and grow spiritually while we do it so that we can make a difference in the world. We are not only starting a new year, but our newsletter is also getting a new look […]
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