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Say and do only nice things

Now and then something trips me up. No, not physically, but so to speak, literally and figuratively, no pun intended. But if a horse can stumble with four legs, I most certainly can too with one mouth …  You see, we very easily talk about other people who said this or that or did this […]

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Blessing makes you reach for more

To pronounce a blessing on someone or something was quite common in the Bible. In the first chapter, God speaks the blessing over the sea animals and birds by telling them to be fruitful and multiply on earth. Just a little further on, God pronounces almost the same blessing on Adam and Eve and adds […]

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On the staff of faith

The author of Hebrews gives an overview of the forefathers to show the readers how their faith made them keep going and holding on. Remember, we said that what God did in the past helps to shape the lens of our faith to look into the future. If God had done this with the forefathers, […]

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God’s promise to you

There was a discussion on radio about wills and when the master of the court would accept or reject a will. A will is accepted even if the testator only made a cross. As long as it is accompanied by a letter from the Commissioner of Oaths who was present and confirmed that the person […]

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God gives special moments

A friend of mine and his family were visiting the Kruger Park. They were very excited as they told us about all they had seen. Before they had left, each of them has asked the Lord for a special experience with a specific animal. My friend longed to see a ratel, his wife wanted to […]

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Grace and favour

Every time I get to the beginning or end of one of Paul’s letters, I come face to face with the blessing that he loves to say over his readers: 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ (NIV). You and I need so much grace and peace, […]

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A pizza and God’s grace at the take-away window

There is so much power in a greeting. Years ago, we had to greet everybody with a kiss. Sometimes it was really gross. Nataniël has this story about the aunt with the mole that you had to dodge, or the other one who had such flabby lips that it left you wondering whether she had […]

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A pizza and God’s grace at the take-away window

There is so much power in a greeting. Years ago, we had to greet everybody with a kiss. Sometimes it was really gross. Nataniël has this story about the aunt with the mole that you had to dodge, or the other one who had such flabby lips that it left you wondering whether she had […]

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A blessing for you

4… Receive everything God our Father and Jesus our Savior give you! That’s enough for now … Scripture Titus 1:1-4 Reflection How does one accept a blessing from God? How does look forward to goodness and peace? Do you have enough faith? Prayer Father, I really needed this blessing! Thank you. I confess here and […]

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Bless the wilted flowers

Things are hard in the world out there. Each of us has our own story to tell. Some have it really hard, like Christie (not her real name): You try so hard to keep to the right road – I know one shouldn’t ask questions – although we don’t know the reasons why right now, […]

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