What Matters Most At Christmas?
I did all my Christmas shopping before the start of December this year – that’s a first. Then, much to the delight of our...
What is God all about?
There are many attributes that describe God such as love, kindness, and faithfulness, and they are all descriptions of who He is. But have...
Shame Exposed
There is one South Africanism that has distinctly marked our country linguistically: the use of the word "Shame". Used to express sympathy for the...
Diamond in the making
Just like a tea bag; you never know how strong you are until you're in hot water.
I don't know about you, but I like...
Bad things deserve punishment – Don’t they?
I imagine most people have heard the story of Jonah and the whale from the Bible, right?
God sends one of his prophets (called Jonah)...
The Impossible Road to Freedom
A while ago, my husband and I took the kids to see a movie and I saw a preview for the movie Exodus. It's the story...
God speaks. Are you listening?
Liezel joined me at church and youth group and sat in on many of the SCA (Student Christian Association) meetings in high school –...
Careful or Fearful?
My youngest daughter is starting to become mobile by crawling and cruising around. I find myself saying "Be careful baby" many times per day....
When love leads
Every day we can choose to let love lead. Love can lead our conversations; love can empower; it can encourage; it can inspire; it...
You make God happy
I first heard this statement a few days ago and was taken aback by my reaction to it. Have you ever heard anyone say...