I watched a moving video about Welcome Witbooi. His story is not intended for sensitive viewers or readers. Many considered the life he was living very dark, and that probably is a good thing. He was part of the “Numbers” gang in prison. He was high up in the organisation, a general. But his ascent […]
Read moreI share any good offer I hear of to all my WhatsApp groups. A while ago I heard about good, proper Namibian hardwood. I must confess I believe this is the best wood for a braai. I spread the word and the first load fills up quickly. Eventually, I’m forced to order a second load. […]
Read moreShawn Michaels was WWE wrestling world champion. One of those guys that throw one another around and thousands of people freak out. He went all out in this sport and wanted to make it to the top at all cost. It went very well in the ring, but his personal life was chaotic. He didn’t […]
Read moreDebbie says she grew up in a home where neither of her parents were believers. She never went to church and never heard of Sunday school. She lived live on her terms, without God. She was in and out of relationships. One worse than the other, and as the song goes: Looking for love at […]
Read moreIn the middle of the pericope Paul calls a halt. Sort of like a sandwich: two slices of bread with something in the middle. The first slice is the verses telling us not to lie, not to become angry, not to give the devil a hold, not to steal, and not to tell dirty jokes. […]
Read moreIt’s not easy being admonished for doing wrong. When someone confronts me, everything in me kicks into defence mode and I defend myself to the utmost. You too? I wonder why we behave like this. Maybe the fear that others will see that we’re not as perfect as we pretend to be, or maybe we […]
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