Wherever we go camping, I like to visit the new neighbours to introduce myself. Because I don’t have a common name, I always try to pronounce my name slowly and clearly. I focus so much on pronouncing my name, often I don’t hear who the other person is. Then I always feel so silly asking […]
Read moreMarlene tells the story of a doctor from Klerksdorp who struggled financially as a student. His brother who had already qualified as a doctor occasionally left money in his bible without saying anything. Therefore, he made sure to read his Bible every night. What a nice story. That’s what brothers and sisters should actually do […]
Read moreA few days ago, I wrote: “And even more than that. God established marriage to bring children into the world. It is the safe harbour to which children and spouses return again and again, where they can be themselves, are protected, and, yes, are loved.” 5… the younger women will know how to love their […]
Read moreWe were six children. How my parents balanced that budget, only they will know. Today, one would have to sell a few farms to raise a herd of kids like that and send them out into the world armed with an education. Unfortunately, my dad died when I was fairly young and later that same […]
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