It amazes me how so much of life seems to hang on a single thread. It often feels so fragile and delicate, as if all it takes to destroy it is a soft puff of air. We live life often worrying about things that could damage this fragile life, and the reality of such fragilityContinue reading “Hanging by a Thread”
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Freedom to be Free
Life as a Christian is very much a journey of reminding yourself of the same truths over and over again. This is not a repetitive ritual but a habit of repeating certain truths that become more and more personal and meaningful each time you remind yourself. I think that is one thing I find soContinue reading “Freedom to be Free”
The Specks of Space
A few years ago, I had a really bizarre dream. I was standing in my garden, staring up at a blood red sky. The ground was a deep red colour and all the vegetation had been totally destroyed. The earth was completely flat, and it looked a lot like the surface of Mars. I thenContinue reading “The Specks of Space”
Fear
I think we can all admit that life is pretty intense, especially if you live in South Africa. It is safe to say that you know what fear feels like. You have probably experienced some fearful moments in your life, maybe even a near-death experience. Fear is usually a very rational response to a dangerousContinue reading “Fear”
Light Burden, Heavy Reward
When I was small, I really enjoyed “helping” my dad while he worked. I remember one day, when I was about eight years old, my dad was moving bricks from one building site to another. While he carried a big pile in his hands, I followed right behind, staggering under the weight of my ownContinue reading “Light Burden, Heavy Reward”
The Gift of Music
In the movie The Giver, life is reduced to a literal colourless reality where everything is run by efficiency and conformity. Anything that damages this seemingly perfect system is removed. This includes anything from free choice to things that produce pain, love, joy, anger, etc. The main point of this movie is to show thatContinue reading “The Gift of Music”
Encourage Your Counsellor: Part 2
With the help of some of my biblical counsellor friends, I have compiled a short list of practical ways we, the church, can encourage our counsellors. While it is by no means exhaustive, I hope it is helpful for you. Pray for them. If you tell a counsellor that you are praying for them, forContinue reading “Encourage Your Counsellor: Part 2”
Encourage Your Counsellor: Part 1
This is a topic I have been wanting to write on for a while now, since biblical counselling is something very close to my heart. I have had the privilege to be able to witness, up close, what daily life is like for a biblical counsellor. Since this blog turned out much longer than IContinue reading “Encourage Your Counsellor: Part 1”
Introduction
Hi friends! Thank you for taking the time to click on my blog. I’ve always wanted to start a personal blog and I am grateful that in this new year, I finally have the time to do so. One of the main reasons why I have started this blog is to improve my writing skills.Continue reading “Introduction”
To The Heart 