To the stone altar
I like walking in other people’s shoes to understand their experiences and hearts better. However, Abraham and Sarah’s shoes are a bit too big for me. Imagine how big their smiles were when Sarah, at 100 years old, told Abraham she was pregnant! At first, he must have thought she was joking, followed by shock […]
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Sacrifices that hurt
Willie describes how the Lord is working in his life: Last night my wife was suffering from a terrible toothache. We couldn’t get to the dentist because the main road had a taxi blockade. All I have to give God is love. So, I gave my humble praise to the Lord and acknowledged His goodness […]
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Upsetting the applecart
My friend and business partner was very innovative. He never stopped trying. He often suggested new concepts or plans for us to try. He eventually invented a number of products that really upset the applecart. One was balustrades (railings) that needed no or very little maintenance. The products were made of resin using sand fillers […]
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Where to find real joy
Philippians 2:12-17 When and why do you find real joy? Often in my life I find my joy going up and down. If the holiday time is fast approaching, or even just the weekend, I feel good, but as soon as it starts coming to an end, I don’t feel that good anymore. As if […]
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To set everything aside
Philippians 2:6-11 I can never ever fully comprehend what Jesus had to go through. I cannot imagine the sacrifice He had to make to first put aside his status as God and become human. He was just getting on with his life in heaven, busy with God-matters. Everybody knew exactly who He was and everybody […]
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Doesn’t matter if I die
Philippians 1:19-26 20… regardless of whether I live or die, said Paulus. A simple sentence, but saying so much. It takes my breath away and a few questions keeps running through my head over and over again: Am I prepared to do the same? Am I prepared to keep on making a difference in people’s […]
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