Imagine you are a soldier fighting in a battle. It has been going on for a while and, looking out over the battlefield, you realise that there is no way this battle will end before nightfall. There are just too many foes left standing. Lifting your sword, you resolve to keep going, regardless of howContinue reading “The Wonder of the Ages”
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Lord, I Want to See
The commotion of excited voices and hurried footsteps breaks through the darkness of a blind beggar’s existence. Hearing such a crowd passing by, the man, certain that something significant is occurring, asks the people what was happening. “Jesus is passing through!” is the excited response. Unable to join in with the excited crowd, the blindContinue reading “Lord, I Want to See”
Strong Enough to Fall
In 2007, a man was preparing to begin his long task of cleaning the windows of a very tall building. 144 metres in the air, he stepped onto a narrow cleaning platform. Seconds later, one of the cables slipped out from under the platform and the man began to plummet to the ground, falling aContinue reading “Strong Enough to Fall”
He Has Done It
They will proclaim His righteousness to a people yet unbourne- for He has done it. Psalm 22 Time seems to stand still as a single, agonized cry rips through the silence and the suffocating darkness. The metalic scent blood mixed with sweat hangs in the air. Men and women stand listening in confusion and fearContinue reading “He Has Done It”
When The Earth Shakes
I think we can all admit that it has been a crazy few weeks. Life has been a weird combination of days all blurring into one while still maintaining a somewhat normal routine. Personally, this lock-down has given me a lot of time to think and observe. I’ve watched the world respond to this crisis,Continue reading “When The Earth Shakes”
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”
To The Heart 