Monthly Archives: November 2015

LEGACIES WE LEAVE BEHIND…

Found this old photo of our family.  That is me in my father’s arms.  It reminded of a post I did on the legacies we leave behind for our children. It was a reminder that in our marriages we need to: Guard … Continue reading

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ARE YOU IN BONDAGE TO YOUR CHILDREN?

A friend and I were bemoaning the fact the other day that sometimes our children are not truly appreciative of all that they have, that they take so much for granted and often want more. I said that it was … Continue reading

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LOVE WEARS STEEL TOE CAP BOOTS

My mother’s parents were married for sixty-five years. They were Afrikaans so we addressed them as Oupa and Ouma. Up until the day my Oupa died they still held hands and had lively conversations with each other. Before my Oupa retired, … Continue reading

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THROW OFF YOUR CLOAK!

There are so many of us, who like blind Bartimaeus, have spent the majority of our lives sitting beside a road begging for the freedom to live our lives to the full. Begging for freedom from guilt, deep hurts, unforgiveness, … Continue reading

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WALK IN HIS WAYS

The Bible is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. In Deuteronomy 30:16 God says to us “For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep … Continue reading

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A BOOK IS BORN…

I went on a walk in the mountains with God and a book was born! TODAY I took a walk in the mountains. There were two routes I could choose from. I could follow the red arrows or I could … Continue reading

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