1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I was looking forward to focusing on David, because […]
Read more1 Samuel 7:12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it between Mizpah and Shen. And he called its name Ebenezer saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” The Israelites were a stubborn people. They often took the wrong turns and then had to bear the consequences. Their spiritual life was in disarray. They […]
Read moreJudges 6:12 The angel of God appeared to him and said, “God is with you, O mighty warrior!” The Israelites had this “love-hate” relationship with God. When things were going well, they forgot Him and started serving other gods. Then the Lord withdrew His blessing, and the people suffered again. Only when they admitted their […]
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 moreWe must realize that our picture is not finished yet. Some spots still need work. Yes, we’re all a painting in the making. We’re not yet the picture God sees in us. In some spots sin still has a hold on us and this messes up the whole picture. Our original picture is not close […]
Read moreClick here to go to the Scripture:2 Corinthians 1:9-10 Paul knows what it means to live on the edge. He knows what it’s like to suffer a lot. He knows about times when you wonder where God is and when He will step in and bring salvation. He experienced it himself and witnesses out loud: […]
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