I’m intentionally trying to pray more, especially to pray for other people. I think things will go much better if we all pray more for one another. I wake up early, long before the alarm. So I use this extra time I have not planned for to pray. I pray for the children I talked […]
Read moreThe Bible writers begin and end their letters with a blessing. It’s almost like you saying to a friend: “May you have a good week!” But the biblical blessing is much more. It’s not just an ordinary greeting, but a blessing. It’s a reminder of God’s favour and love for us. When someone who is […]
Read moreWe rarely talk about eternal life. It’s as if it’s a pie in the sky. Something that lies far in the future and beyond our reach. However, knowing about eternal life can actually help us navigate difficult times now. Usually, before you go on holiday, you’re under a lot of pressure. You have to finish […]
Read moreMany people don’t understand God’s grace. We live in a world where you have to work for everything you want, and we don’t understand that we receive grace for free. That’s why people often want to do something to receive grace. But grace cannot be “earned”. Grace came into the picture because of God’s incomprehensible […]
Read moreSome of the smart people say they don’t believe in God because they are not chosen by Him. I wonder how they know God chooses them or not. The doctrine of election can sometimes be very difficult to understand, yet it is not that difficult. If we translate verse 2 directly, it sounds like this: […]
Read moreIf we slow down for a while and look back at the previous verses, it is as if we are looking in the mirror. We stare at the sinful man who is always crooked – it’s our nature to turn away from God. Let’s be honest with ourselves and admit that sometimes we are caught […]
Read moreDuring my quiet time this morning, I prayed for the children. For their needs. I also prayed for Renata and asked for clarity about God’s calling for her and that she will strive to fulfill it. I prayed for myself too and for my calling, and especially that I will understand God’s Word clearly and […]
Read moreIt’s fairly hard for me to write about the same subject again and again. I think the author of Hebrews can teach me a lot about that. He writes over and over again about what Jesus had done. I suspect he does it to really push that point home. I think he is afraid that […]
Read moreMany people are made to be decent. It’s as if they never do anything wrong. Their hair is always perfect. They are really pleasant people and won’t harm a fly. I wish I could’ve been like that, but I’m more of a boundary tester. And it’s not as if I go looking to test the […]
Read moreA friend of mine and his family were visiting the Kruger Park. They were very excited as they told us about all they had seen. Before they had left, each of them has asked the Lord for a special experience with a specific animal. My friend longed to see a ratel, his wife wanted to […]
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