Daily Bread
Daily messages of encouragement and instruction from God’s Word
Dark Waters
If there’s a physical embodiment of “fear of the unknown,” it’s swimming in very dark waters. This year, we had a race that required [&helli...
The unnoticed wind
Recently, while on a run, we faced a strong headwind. As we pushed on, everyone complained about how tough it was and how we...
The forecast
What do you have forecast for your life? Weather predictions are just that—predictions. When making a prediction, there are countless variables that can affect [...
In the moment
We were enjoying lunch outdoors at a restaurant overlooking the ocean. It was a beautiful day, with the mountains as a backdrop on one...
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...