Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
Early mornings
This year has been filled with early mornings for me. Waking up at the crack of dawn to miss rush hour traffic on the...
The cure for offence
Why do people get offended? Most often, the root is pride—our pride gets hurt. So, how do we overcome pride? By embracing humility. But [...
Guarding against discontent
How easy it is to become discontented with life. This often happens not when things are tough but when life is going fine. Why...
888 and the Red Nail
The number 8 represents life and immortality. There are 7 days in a week, but 8 is the first day of a new week...
Heaven touching earth
I’m amazed by the diverse peaks of the Drakensberg, each reaching toward heaven in its own unique way. Some stand like mighty blocks, others [...
We all need mountains
Recently, as I sat next to a braai in the beautiful Drakensberg, I heard the lyrics of a song playing: “We all need the [...
Shine forward
There is an interesting detail about how the seven-branched lampstand had to be placed in the tabernacle. “When you set up the seven lamps [...
Lessons from the law
The Old Testament is filled with detailed rituals and laws, with about 40% focusing on sacrifices and purity. Since Jesus sacrificed Himself for our...
Carved by the Creator
The other day, I went for a walk to the park, hoping to clear my mind and spend time with God. As I sat...
A bad start
You didn’t sleep well. You pick up your phone and grumble about an email. How often do days start like this? Before offering a [...