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The light or the lamp?

Have you ever met someone who seemed to shine with happiness but later found out that deep down, they aren’t happy at all? We [...

Releasing the strangle

I find etymology, the study of the origin of words and their meanings, intriguing. One example is found in Proverbs 12:25, which reads: “Worry [...

Love always

One of the greatest gifts and lessons our Christian faith gives us is to always “love your neighbour.” What does this truly mean, though? [&h...

The harvest

I am very fortunate to be able to witness the harvest in the Franschhoek vineyards each year. Harvest time is the culmination of months...

The life-extending supplement

“Have you heard about the new supplement that has been proven to add years to your life?” These types of claims have been around [&h...

Better than gold

A new year brings new opportunities. What will you be focusing your time and attention on this year? Your career, degree, a building project...

The best friend

“Say to wisdom, ‘You are my sister,’ and call insight your intimate friend” (Proverbs 7:4). Solomon is pleading with his son to pay full [...

An ant lesson

The Bible often points to lessons for us that can be gleaned from nature. Solomon was a dedicated naturalist: He spoke about plant life...

Just be Honest

Just be honest. “For your ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all your paths.” (Proverbs 5:21). In a world [&h...

Intense Desire

In Proverbs, Solomon writes, “The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7) This might sound...

Attached to God

While skiing the other day, we saw a small kid skiing, attached to a harness, with the parent holding on tight. The rope was...

End of Evil

One of the most constant promises in the word of God is that of God’s kingdom on earth. A time when Israel’s Messiah will [&h...