When children misbehave, we must correct them, otherwise they might think we approve of their actions. If someone in our family doesn’t treat a friend well, I pull them aside at an appropriate time and tell them nicely that this is not how we do it. Hopefully, the reminder and the way we speak to […]
Read moreA friend tells this story about the shop they had in a rural area. If they caught kids stealing, they would call in the parents. The parents had to give their children a hiding right there and then as punishment for stealing. Eventually they had to stop this practice, because the parents became too rough. […]
Read moreThe other day I was helping a friend of mine who stays far away from here. He probably doesn’t even know how much I do for him. I spent almost a whole day in my already busy week doing stuff for him. Although it was physical work, I enjoyed it. It was good to do […]
Read moreIt upsets me when men of God mess up. They say and do what they want and it seems as if people follow them blindly. But what they preach is so completely untrue. Like the pastor who sprayed people in the face with the insect spray, Doom, to chase away demons. And yes, we all […]
Read more1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 (We are now also on Instagram. Follow us here.) It upsets me when men of God mess up. They say and do what they want and it seems as if people follow them blindly. But what they preach is so completely untrue. Like the pastor who sprayed people in the face with […]
Read moreOnce when I was still a small boy I went to the corner shop by myself. The droëwors made my mouth water and I couldn’t stop myself breaking off a piece and eating it. While I was chewing the shop attendant came round the corner and caught me! I immediately started crying from the fright […]
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