I’ve struggled this week – feeling rusty and pretty much like a guitar out of tune. Every thing has been a little harder than normal. Even the every day tasks, that I should go through with my eyes closed – okay, partially closed- haven’t been any easier. I haven’t prayed or studied the Word all
Read MoreThere are different ways to discipline and get the attention of one who has erred. As a child growing up, as far as I knew, we surely got whooped when we got in trouble with our parents. It was as sure as the sun rising in the morning. And it was effective – see, I
Read More“The Lord is my shepherd I lack nothing . .” (Psalm 23:1, NIV) These are not easy times. For us and for a lot of the people we know. The effects of the slump in crude oil prices continues to bite harder. The job cuts and uncertainty over how long this cycle will last have bothered
Read More“. . . The words that I speak to you are spirit and they are life” John 6:63 It was my daughter’s 7th birthday last year and I got this brain wave. Give indoor plants as the party favours. Something different, something eco-friendly. Hopefully, the kids would like it enough and the mums would not
Read More“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2. I’ve spent so much time and energy being all bothered and stressed about
Read MoreProverbs 10: 11 “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life” (NIV) As long as the pump is turned on and connected to a power source, a fountain gushes forth continually. Day and night. Recycling water and gushing forth. My mouth is a fountain of life – I will speak life continually. Day
Read More“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. . .” (Psalm 23:5) I am not really sure why I have always glossed over this verse – never really given thought to the table and enemies connection. As a full blooded African, born and raised on that wonderful, vibrant continent, the word
Read MorePsalm 23:3 “He restores my soul” How true this is! You see, just like the python gets to shed its skin several times, our souls are revived and refreshed from time to time. It’s like having a reboot button. The Lord wipes off the accumulated stress and frustration and gives a fresh start. He frees
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