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The school of storms and Fish: how to reach Ninevah

At the start of every New Year, words like "resolutions" and "vision" make an appearance. Plenty of books, articles, and sermons are available on how to set goals and realize…

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Take words

“Take words with you, and return to the Lord, say to Him, ‘Take away all iniquity; receive us graciously, for we will offer the sacrifices of our lips.’” Hosea 14:2…

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Thousands of hours

I have spent thousands of hours journaling during my lifetime. It’s a discipline I learned many years ago. There are times when I journal more than others, but I rarely…

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Jude, a servant

We’re in the middle of studying the book of Jude at church here in Pretoria. (If you’ve never taken time to dive into a study, I recommend this one. Just…

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Strange and difficult so far and we’re not done yet

This has been a strange and difficult year so far. In 2024, we have seen and will see over 60 presidential elections held worldwide. I can’t imagine the total amount…

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Honestly, I’m not sure why it’s necessary

Sometimes, it’s necessary. The confusing part about that statement is that we often don’t know why it’s necessary, but it happened. Why did it happen? Why go through difficult things?…

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Read more about the article It’s time to set our journey, avoiding a full stop
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It’s time to set our journey, avoiding a full stop

It takes time to get to where you're going. Of course, the distance you have to travel has a lot to do with how long it will take to get…

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No one likes a know-it-all

I used to live thinking that my future depended on my decisions alone. I had to do right, be right, think right, to make it to the finish line victoriously.…

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When there’s no one to meet you at the airport

Stepping off the plane for the first time in Burundi, I wondered what we had gotten ourselves into. I stood with my husband and two very young children on the…

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