Christmas
Lord, the year has almost run out and I realise that no person cared for me the way You did. I feel pampered similar to the way You described the treatment for the return of a prodigal son (Luke 15) on his way back home, and yet, I am home. I saw You running to …
The Light
We are living in a world of miracles. In fact, we are part of the miracles, but sadly we are totally ignorant of that fact. The following incident took place a few years ago. In a town in South Africa, a minister and his wife invited a few of their closest friends to pray with …
The Flowerbed
There is a particular flowerbed in the garden, jam-packed with flowers of different colours spreading their beautiful aroma over the whole area. Some flowers seem to assist others and all of them grow and develop into natural bouquets. The amazing fact is that they are able to think and respond. They also experience emotions of …
The Champions
Jonathan became a Christian years ago and the road he travelled since, took him on many unexpected journeys. He was an executive who reached success very early in his life. After he became a Christian, Jonathan surrendered his success into the hands of God and committed his life to spreading the Word. He sold his …
Twenty Four Seven
Claus woke up earlier than usual. He went to bed the night before tired and worn. It felt as if life had drained more out of him than usual, much more than he could handle. He started every day in meticulous order but this day was different. Even though he knew he was constantly in …
In Detail
Three women enjoyed a light-hearted conversation in a coffee shop. All three had beautiful long hair touching their shoulders. They were best friends and spent regular time together catching up on the latest news. They were the same age and very similar in many ways except one, the colour of their hair. One was a …
Rain
Rain came pouring down. Every drop exploded on the ground sending thousands of tiny droplets into the air bumping into others before falling back onto the wet surface. It was midnight. The sound of the pounding rain on the roof had a soothing effect on everyone sleeping, everyone except David. “David!” He suddenly looked around …
Bruno
Bruno is a dog. Last Monday was not one of his tail-wagging days. He was taken to the doggy parlour to have him bathed, shampooed and trimmed. The day took a huge chunk off his energy and the next day he decided to take time off. He reckoned that while watching the house, he might …
Precious Jewels
Syd was standing behind the counter in his jewellery store, examining the grading of some diamonds. He took the shop over from his late dad and he became a master in his trade. He could grade a gem instantly and evaluate it precisely according to the latest standards. A young man entered the shop and …
Just Believe
At a wedding in Cana, the mother of Jesus approached Him with the news that they had run out of wine. She expected Jesus to do something because she had seen Him doing miracles like this before and she believed in her Son. Jesus performed many signs and wonders, and consequently the people started believing …
Pastor Person
Richard was astonished by the magnitude of the hall when he arrived. It was Wednesday evening and many people had already gathered, standing around in groups, chatting cheerfully, while others were taking their seats. He could hear the conversations taking place among acquaintances, close friends and even closer friends as he passed them. In his …
Encore
Gregory clapped his hands in amazement until the palms of his hands started to ache. Through the whole amphitheatre sounds of ovation almost silenced the calls for “play again”, “one more”, encore”. On the stage a small woman was holding a microphone in her hands. She smiled while looking at the crowd trying to focus …
Reason to Live
Melanie opened the journal in front of her. She kept it on her lap for quite a while, too afraid to open. Finally, she gathered enough courage to read from the start. For more than 20 years, she had gathered bits and pieces of her life and jotted them down in her journal, fragments of …
Take Time Out
Lord, I’m so tired and yet, I’ve slept last night. I’ve prayed, read the Bible and showered like every other day before but why do I feel I need something more? I am standing on a flat surface with my feet solid on the ground, why then, do I feel I’m hanging from the edge …
Our Omnipresent Father
My parents died several years ago at different locations and a few years apart. I still miss them but I am so glad that I know where they are now. We will see them again, because our whole family believes in Jesus Christ and we know where we are going when we die. I read …
Good to Live!
Peter spreads all the newspaper clippings across the table. As he glances over them, he has difficulty deciding which one to address in his prayer time. The world seems to have gone completely mad. It almost seems an evil conspiracy of organisations is manipulating and regulating governments and every negative decision in the world. Following …
The Olympics
Thousands of athletes, sportsmen and women from all over the world are gathering in London to determine who would be the fastest, strongest and best in the whole world. To achieve that required hours of strenuous training and exercise, years in advance. Every winner receives a prize, a gold medal for first place, silver for …
Crossroads
Chris stopped at a crossing, uncertain which road to take. In a distance, he saw another car approaching and he decided to stop the driver and ask his advice. As the car came close, he waved him down to a stop. “Pardon me, sir, my name is Chris. You seem to know this area and …
Spoken Words
Every day two friends sit next to each other in an old age home conversing in silence, while being captivated by their own thoughts. They know each other so well that words have become redundant between the two of them. While watching a grumpy nurse cleaning up the mess another person has made, one of …
The Copper Pot
William looked out of this huge copper pot. He found himself a small figurine walking around on the bottom looking for leftover scrapings. This pot, once filled with blessings, running over, pouring down onto the table and onto the floor, suddenly seemed empty. He was in a dire position due to many problems. While being …