Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
Sharing my faith
A thought I often have is: how can we bring others to God? When speaking about my faith, I always wrestle with the balance—am [...
Leaving some for others
My daughter has always been super kind to an ever-starving dad by intentionally leaving some leftovers from her meal for me—a small but meaningful [...
Bridge over troubled water
Hiking in the Drakensberg during late summer brings many challenges, especially when swollen rivers block the path. Some torrents are too strong to cross...
Deadly reflections
The other day, I heard a thud. On investigating, I found a dead dove. The poor bird had flown into our glass sliding door...
Influencer
The word influencer has taken on new meaning in today’s digital age, often linked to social media and popularity. But at its core, an [...
Work in God’s rest
We weren’t designed for an eternity of lounging on clouds, playing harps. Sometimes we imagine God’s Kingdom as a place of endless relaxation, but [&h...
Singing in the storm
This morning, I awoke to the sound of beautiful birdsong. Stepping outside, I was surprised to find cloudy skies and rain. I had always...
Strength through challenge
Challenges are a cornerstone of faith. The Bible is filled with trials, each revealing the power of perseverance and trust in God. We see...
Created for connection
Did you know there was one thing “not good” in God’s creation? When He completed His work, “God saw all that He had made, [&helli...
Created for connection
Did you know there was one thing “not good” in God’s creation? When He completed His work, “God saw all that He had made, [&helli...
Justice
We often say, “That’s not fair,” or “I didn’t deserve that,” viewing the world through a lens of justice shaped by legal systems. In […]...
The joy of responsibility
True joy is found in taking on responsibility. This may seem counterintuitive, as many believe freedom from obligations—perhaps on a white beach under a [...