Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
Problem solving
My wife is an expert problem solver. I watch her deftly handle issues that come up while running our Airbnb. Reflecting on life, I’ve [...
So irritating
We all have pet peeves—those little things that drive us crazy. One of mine is sitting in traffic at roadworks. It feels tedious, even [...
Labyrinth lesson
While camping on the West Coast of South Africa, we came across a labyrinth. I decided to walk it slowly, aiming for the centre...
Slave to freedom
Be a slave to freedom. It sounds like an oxymoron, but it’s how we, as believers, are called to live. Why? Because in this [...
The wind
I’ve never been a fan of the wind—most of us aren’t. A strong breeze can often spoil a beautiful day. The other day, I [&hel...
The prayer of Asa
Imagine the scene: your country is at peace when you hear that an army of over 1,000,000 soldiers and 300 chariots is coming to...
Covered by grace
We started a garden project involving outdoor furniture on a section of white stones. Beneath the stones, we placed black mesh to prevent weeds...
Covered by grace
We started a garden project involving outdoor furniture on a section of white stones. Beneath the stones, we placed black mesh to prevent weeds...
Timeshare life
We enjoy staying at timeshare resorts. We get access to the most amazing places we would never be able to afford. However, it’s only [...
The masterpiece
Leonardo da Vinci worked on one of his greatest masterpieces, the Mona Lisa, for four years. The painting required time, patience, and attention to...
The wellness triangle
I’ve always seen overall wellness as a triangle, simpler than Maslow’s hierarchy of needs pyramid. At the bottom corners are mental and physical well-being, [&h...