I was driving to Namibia with my brother from another mother. He enjoys taking me with him because as a retired InterKaap bus driver (in my student years) I’m not afraid of driving. When we were on the road, he often slept upright. But when he was awake, we talked a lot. We didn’t even […]
Read moreA few years ago, a lovely fruit and vegetable shop opened here in our town. Really amazing, with tasty fresh bread and irresistible pies. I just had to pop in there every morning after a sweat session at the gym and marvel at the beautiful colours and crisp scents. But something wasn’t working well. The […]
Read moreThere is a story about a student who studied at Stanford University in 1894 who had no money to pay for his studies. He had grown up in an orphanage. Together with a friend, he decided to present a concert to collect money, and they invited the famous pianist, Ignacy J. Paderewski, for this purpose. […]
Read more16Make sure you don’t take things for granted and go slack in working for the common good; share what you have with others. God takes particular pleasure in acts of worship … I can’t move past this verse and want to make the point again. Bertha tells of how she wanted to claim unemployment benefits […]
Read moreAbraham had an intimate relationship with God. Based on this relationship he developed an unwavering faith in God. So much so, that Abraham left immediately when God called him to move to a foreign country. He followed God blindly. Abraham learnt so much more from this relationship. He learnt that there was life after this […]
Read moreThe mountains around us are on fire. The fire actually started in Franschhoek, but the wind pushed it across the mountains. Within five hours it had run down Jonkershoek towards the town. Eventually the violent fire was contained. Many people helped to bring the fire under control, but, unfortunately, some properties were damaged. Such a […]
Read moreThe last phrase in this verse makes me wonder. 16For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. God created everything for Himself. God’s creation must tell a story about God, to proclaim his Name over all […]
Read morePhilippians 4:10 Paul is in jail and the congregation he is writing to has sent him a present. He is so grateful: 10I’m glad in God, far happier than you would ever guess—happy that you’re again showing such strong concern for me. Not that you ever quit praying and thinking about me. You just had […]
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