In 2022 one of my main goals was to conquer my to-do list. I used to be a huge procrastinator and I would avoid work or social interactions for extended periods of time and then it would become this insurmountable mountain that would drive me into the ground and I would crash.
Be a Grandfather they said… Some relevant quotes… "Blessed are those who spoil and snuggle, hug and hope, pray and pamper, for they shall be called grandparents."
In John 1:37, Jesus asks his disciples a question for the ages: “What are you looking for?”
Happy New Year! I love this time of year. Resetting. Prioritising. Centring.
On this 4th Sunday of Advent we focus on JOY! In a world where there is so little reason for joy, we do well to identify and savour that which brings us joy.
In my life, there are two ways that I tend to lose focus
Storm Chasers are people who drive thousands of kilometres to pursue major storms. Their reasons: maybe to photograph the unique views, or to feel something of the power of nature, or to enjoy the challenge of correctly forecasting and intercepting the storm.
Welcome, welcome, welcome. I welcome everything that comes to me today, because I know it's for my healing.
I recently had the privilege of going up to Johannesburg for matric marking and, for four days, I was immersed in a herd of IT teachers. It was really great because as IT teachers, we are mostly one per school. While this may be great for controlling the standard of work in our departments, it makes for lonely teachers.
Prayer is interacting with God. We thank him, petition him, beg his forgiveness and intercede on behalf of others. However, prayer is not only asking. It is a yearning of the soul. It captures a deep longing to be one with God.