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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 [...

Dry and shriveled

When we arrived back at our cottage in Franschhoek after a few weeks away, I noticed the impact of the hot, dry summer—our grass [...

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 [...

Immersion

I recently traveled to Joburg for work, and the change in scenery, new office, and full schedule provided an immersive experience. Meeting colleagues and...

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 [...

True Love

Valentine’s Day is all about love, celebrated worldwide with gifts and other heartfelt expressions. But as many focus on love today, let’s remember the [&h...

Will to succeed

“The will to succeed is important, but what’s more important is the will to prepare.” These words from basketball coach Bobby Knight hold great [&hel...

Pin the dummy

At a baby shower for my daughter and son-in-law, we played a game called Pin the Dummy—similar to Pin the Tail on the Donkey. [...

Dead grass

I watched my wife working in the garden recently, dedicated to the task. “What are you doing?” I asked as she pulled handfuls of [&h...