Genesis 32:27-29 The man said, “What’s your name?” He answered, “Jacob.” The man said, “But no longer. Your name is no longer Jacob. From now on it’s Israel (God-Wrestler); you’ve wrestled with God and you’ve come through.” Jacob asked, “And what’s your name?” The man said, “Why do you want to know my name?” And […]
Read moreI struggle with my weight. In recent years I kept getting heavier and heavier. Even though I’m careful with what I eat. Especially during the week, but over weekends my self-control slips a bit. I’ve thought about this a lot and tried to find out what I was doing wrong. I suspect that one of […]
Read moreI like watching the guys on the DStv programme, Gas Monkey Garage. They might not look so good, but the work they do is amazing – if you love cars it will take your breath away. They take an old beat-up car that belongs on the scrap heap and transform it into a brand-new masterpiece. […]
Read moreAt the first wine estate where I was employed as farm manager we sowed rye in the vineyards in autumn. The idea was not to harvest the rye, but rather to work it into the soil as an organic fertiliser. The soil was mostly sandy and therefore we used a rotavator to work the crop […]
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