Disability and the sovereignty of God
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the [...]
Ukhahlamba Drakensberg
I had a few days away recently, just to recharge the batteries and spend some time with God alone in the mountains. Heres a peak at one of the most beautiful places in South Africa, the photos don’t do the drama of the Drakensberg justice but hopefully it gives you a little taste!
The freedom of Trust
When Peter starts to sink Jesus reaches out his hand with the rebuke “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”. Peters doubt caused him to sink. Yet Peter must have had great faith in order to step out onto the water in the first place? How many of us would have climbed out [...]
Generation Hope
I’ve been observing young people for a few years now and see the changing generations who choose to follow Jesus. It may be that I’m aging with rosy colored spectacles but I’m becoming increasingly impressed with the dedication of disciples who are committing their life to Christ. I spoke to one MDT graduate recently who [...]
Diane
I was given a hefty fine by the SAPD the other week for not carrying my drivers license with me. So I took the road to the airport police station on Friday and went to pay up. “This is too much, take it to the court next week and get it cancelled or reduced” the [...]
Mugabes Children
Saturday 23rd July I’m sat in the back of a pick-up traveling across another African town. I could be in any post colonial part of Southern Africa, the same tree lined wide open streets, peeling paint on grand old mansions and a smattering of people going nowhere in particular. It’s hard to imagine that this [...]
The road to Bulawayo
Thursday 21st July … Its the 7am bus to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Eric, the bus host, is explaining the facilities, “The bathroom on board is for light duties only, please only urine, anything else will make the journey unpleasant for everyone. If you need something else please come forward and explain your problem to the [...]
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