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A View of South Africa Through the Eyes of a Mural Artist
Street murals have become popular in South Africa. This one tells the story of life in the Easter Cape.
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A Letter From God for Today
When the people of this world decide that a message from another world (God's World) can be ignored or changed trouble is just around the corner. In a world that is desperate for help, God is ignored.
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A Creative Way of Studying the Four Gospels.
Studying the Bible is always interesting. Here is a creative way for a group to study the 4 Gospels.
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Hidden Gems In South Africa - Calitzdorp Revisited
The Klein Karoo is a great area to visit with places like the Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn and the small towns like Calitzdorp and Ladismith important spots to spend some time in. We specially visited the Hot Spring Nature reserve in Calitzdorp and the De Krans Farm for the apricot picking.
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A Fresh Look at the Holy Spirit in John's Gospel
In today's world the spiritual reality is largely ignored. John has no doubt!
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A Look at the Lesser Known Characters in John's Gospel No 2
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A Look at the Lesser-Known Characters in John's Gospel No 1
Sometimes it is good to look at the lesser-known characters in the Bible to understand the Bible better. John introduces us to many.
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A Fresh look at the Sermon on the Mount No 3
Some of the most challenging teachings of Jesus are recorded in the Sermon on the Mount - Here he challenges us to change our hearts!
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A Fresh Look at the Sermon on the Mount no 2
Christianity is action and not passive acceptance of God's blessings! Jesus in this great teaching does not emphasize what He does for you but what he can do through you!
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A Fresh Look at the Sermon on the Mount No 1
Teachings of Jesus are difficult and challenging. No more so that the Sermon on the Mount - here is a look at being poor in spirit, something difficult to get our minds around from a human point of view!
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World Waveski Championship 2024
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Lesser Khown Biblical Characters -Barzillai and Nabal
Sometimes lesser known Biblical characters have important lessons for life
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Great Waterholes for Game Viewing in South Africa
Game viewing is often great at waterholes - in South Africa.
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Lesser known Bible Characters
Reading the Bible is an exciting experience, specially when one discovers some of the lesserknown characters
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The 2024 South African Elections
Elections are always interesting, and this 2024 South African one is no exception -we follow the results and changes in the political landscape.
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Lessons From Jesus -on the Road to Emmaus
Sometimes it is interesting to see that only one of the Gospel writers recorded a certain event. This is so with Lukes recording of Jesus on the road to Emmaus.
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Undersstanding The Bible - Number 3 - Bible Hermeneutics
The Bible remains a mystery to many because it is difficult to understand. Using basic hermeneutic principles is important in looking at any part of the Bible and helps with this problem..
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Understanding The Bible Number 2 An Overview of the Bible
A Study of the Bible is a huge challenge and so it seems to be a good idea to look at an overview as a start! We need to always keep the big picture in mind.
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Book Review - Eight Days in Israel by E.M. Blaiklock
We would all like to visit the country of Israel and the many places mentioned in the Bible but will never be able to so. This excellent book will help us to at least read about it and see great photos
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Lessons for Life from Jesus: The Woman at the Well
Jesus and the woman at the well enjoy an interestin and life changing experience
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Outdoor Cooking In South Africa
With our sunny skies South Africa is a popular place to cook outside over a wood fire -here are who examples
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Searching for Difficult Birds in South Africa
Making a "life list" of all the birds you have seen is a hobby many "birders" engage in. It can be a challenge to find the more difficult species.
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Lessons For Life from the Old Testament -Ecclesiastes
The book of Ecclesiastes was probably written by Solomon near the end of his life. Good advice even for today, or specially for today.
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Seeing Elephants in the Wild
One of the interesting experiences anyone can experience is going on a safari in one of the great game reserves in South Africa. There is a better than good chance you will find a herd of elephants. A Favorite viewing experience of mine!
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National Arts Festival Re-visited 2023
The National Arts Festival takes place at the end of June every year at the 20 Settlers Monument in Makhanda in the Easter Cape of South Africa - a great event!
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Lessons For Life From The Old Testament - The Lessor Known Kings:Jehoshaphat.
Sometimes we miss the lesser known parts of the Bible but often they have great lessons for today. Jehoshaphat is a good example for a world that has lost its way!
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Book Review-The Royal Family In Africa
In 1947 the Royal Family visited Southern Africa. This book describes that visit
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A Fresh Look At Revelation: Number 6 The New Jerusalem
As this thematic study of Revelation comes to an end life in the New Jerusalem is explained
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A Fresh Look At Revelation: Number 5 -The Cosmic Battle
As the Fresh Look at Revelation continues the middle chapters focus on pictures of the war taking place on a Spiritual basis - explained as Satan sends his helpers into battle against Christ!
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A Fresh Look At Revelation Number 4: What In The World II Happening?
As we continue our study of Revelation we answer the question that is always asked: why is the world in such a mess? Chapters 6 and 7 give an answer
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A Fresh Look At Revelation: Number 3: Looking Up to See Reality
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A Fresh Look at Revelation: Number Two In the Thematic Study
In our thematic study we look at the first three chapter that give us a look at Jesus and the Church
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A Fresh Look At Revelation - Introduction
Revelation is an important book in the Bible and has a great message even for today as it had at the time of writing!
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Book Review -Huiskombuis Cook Book
One of the sad times in SA history was the Group Areas Act of 1950 and the destruction of District 6 - a mixed population area. This Cook Book traces the history, people and recipes.
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From Haarlem to Calitzdorp - A Long Journey
For a Kohsan young person growing up in South Africa there are huge challenges. As a nation they were the original inhabitants of South Africa but today are still battling to be fully recognized as a nation.
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Book Review- Florence Nightingale by C.W. Smith
Some books just amaze and move the reader. This great story of the life of Florence Nightingale is one
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Book Review. Talk of the Town from the New Yorker
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Two Surf Stories
When young people get opportunities to participate in healthy activities it can change their lives!
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The Parables of Jesus: Who God Calls a Fool.
Foolishness by humans lead to problems now and in eternity. Jesus deals with materialism vs spiritual values in this parable
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The Wild Cats of South Africa
Africa has 10 Wild Cats. Here in South Africa we have seven and the "Big Three" are introduced.
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Book Review - The Coast of South Africa
A book that seems to be a coffee table publication proves to be much, much more!
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Book Review -Triumph, by E.K .Gann
The Roman Empire destroyed its self! What about our present world?
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Walking With Jesus; the Miracles of Jesus
Why did Jesus come to earth. He came to seek and to save the lost and his miracles proved who he was!
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Gems of the Eastern Cape: Glamping at Milkwood Bend
A relatively new concept is called Glamping - a kind of more sophisticated camping.
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Walking With Jesus - "Teach Us to Pray?"
Jesus taught much and his lesson on prayer remains important today.
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People Just Like Us - a Study of Biblical Characters; The Woman at the Well
Biblical characters are real people just like you and me! We can learn a lot from them.
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Saving the Planet - One Drop and one Unit at a Time
Governments and big business need to step up and introduce Green technology. But perhaps you and I and millions of ordinary people can also make a difference
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People Just Like Us -a Study of Biblical Characters No.6
God uses ordinary people and does extraordinary things through them.
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People Just Like Us -A Study of Biblical Characters No 5: Peter
God chose ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Peter is no exception as he battled, sometimes with himself, to become a leader in the early Church
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National Parks in South Africa -A Brief History of the Kruger National Park
One of the great National Parks in Africa has an interesting history as it developed into what it is today over the 120 years since it was set aside by Paul Kruger as the Sabie Game Reserve..
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People Just Like Us-a Study of Biblical Characters: No.4 Fathers and Sons
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People Just Like Us. A Study of Biblical Characters: No 3 - Vashti and Ester.
Biblical characters are often just ordinary people like you and me. Somehow they managed to do extraordinary things.
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People Just Like Us - a Study of Biblical Characters No.2 Joseph
Old and New Testament Characters teach us a lot about ourselves. What about Joseph and his family?
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People Just Like Us -a Study of Biblical Characters. Number 1 Adam and Eve.
The characters in the Bible are real people and studying them helps us to understand ourselves better.
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Teaching of Jesus: On Salvation
The most important question that any person needs to ask themselves is; am I saved? Jesus answered this question in his teachings as recorded in the Gospel accounts.
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The Teachings of Jesus: On Leadership
Leadership as seen in the modern Christian world seems far from what Jesus taught. Here are some basic teachings from the Gospels.
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The Teachings of Jesus on Prayer
Why do we need to pray when God already knows what we need?
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The Teachings of Jesus:number 5 - the Law
The question about the Law of Moses was on the minds of all who heard Jesus teaching because his teaching was so different to that of the Rabbi's of his time
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Nature on Your Doorstep - Nahoon Estuary Nature Reserve Re-Visited
As Covid 19 has restricted travel sometime it is good to look at your own area.
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Teachings of Jesus: Sermon on the Mount Number 4
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Teaching of Jesus -Sermon on the Mount Number 3
As the Beatitudes are completed Jesus emphasizes what his follower need to do in their lives. Beliving in Jesus always results in a new life.
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The Teachings of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount Number 2
As Jesus continues with the Sermon on the Mount he challenges the listeners to put the principle's to work in their lives.
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The Teachings of Jesus-Sermon on the Mount Number 1
At the heart of Christianity are the teachings of Jesus. Matthew and Luke highlight what is commonly referred to as The Sermon on the Mount
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The Parables of Jesus: The Wise and Foolish Maidens
The Parables of Jesus teach us much about our responsibilities. Are you ready for the return of Jesus?
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The Parables of Jesus: The Wicked Tenants
When God calls his people out of the sinful world into His Kingdom he sets them to work in His vineyard. Some do a good job while others fail.
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The Parables of Jesus - Humility
Humility is not rated highly in our competitive world. To come to God one has to realize how great He is and where we stand before we can accept his love and promises.
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The Meeting of Two Worlds at Nahoon Nature Reserve-Part Two
Every story has two sides and here is the Booi children's account.
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The Meeting of Two Worlds at the Nahoon Nature Reserve
South Arica is a county with a huge gap between those who are well off and those who are desperate to survive. Here is a short story about the haves and the have nots - what can happen when the two meet? In two parts.
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Parables of Jesus: The Good and the Bad
Some of the parables really challenge our thinking - the wheat and the tares and the fish net are two of those.
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Parables of Jesus: The Rich Fool
To be called a fool by God is not good. In this parables Jesus identifies who God considers a fool. Take a careful look!
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Parables of Jesus: True Discipleship
True discipleship is more than knowing what the Bible teaches or even attending worship and praising God. It must extend to much more!
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Parables of Jesus: A God of Mercy
A strange parable with an important lesson. What we need is not fairness but mercy!
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The Parables of Jesus: A Look Into Eternity
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Parables of Jesus: The Lost Sons and the Good Samaritan
These two parables of Jesus recorded only by Luke tells us a lot about God and about ourselves
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Parables of Jesus: True Value in Life
The secret to having a a really meaningful life is in discovering the hidden treasure and pearl of great price.
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Hidden Gems in South Africa: Calitzdorp
Some places in South Africa are off the beaten track but great areas to visit. The Karoo town of Calitzdorp is one.
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The Parables of Jesus: Those Recorded by All Three Gospel Writers
Only about 6 parables out of the plus/minus 40 parables of Jesus are recorded in all three "Synoptic Gospels". Here is a quick look at their message; just as important for today as they were in the time taught by Jesus.
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The Parables of Jesus: Fathers and Sons
The Parables of Jesus have to be understood in context and with the end result they achieved in their time. They also have important messages for today.
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The Parables of Jesus: Message for Today
The parables lie at the heart of the New Testament teaching of Jesus. Understanding them and applying them is vital for today
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Lessons for Today from the Old Testament: Leadership
Leadership is a desperately needed commodity in a world that seems to have lost its way. The Old Testament example of Nehemiah is a good place to start.
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Lessons From the Old Testament for Today: Taking Advice
Most people are better at giving advice than taking it -a dangerous situation!
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Lessons for Today from the Old Testament: A Fathers Love
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Lessons for Today From the Old Testament: Dealing With Despair
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Lessons for Today From the Old Testament; the Truth of the Bible
The Bible has often been attacked on the basis that it is not true. The Old Testament and archeology has done a lot to disprove this view.
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Lessons for Today from the Old Testament: Choices
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Lessons for Today from the Old Testament: The Voice of Prophecy.
From early times God has spoken to the people by means of prophets. What about today?
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An Hour at the Bird Hide -Nahoon Nature Reserve
A bird hide is a great place to get into nature
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Lessons for Today from the Old Testament: Listening to God
The Old Testament illustrates perfectly the need to not only hear God's voice but also to do what he says. After all he knows best!
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Lessons From the Old Testament: Abigail and Nabal
No matter what generation we live in the attitudes of people remain the same -Better to be an Abigail than a Nabal!
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Lessons for Today From the Old Testament: David
David was referred to as a man after God's heart. Here is why!
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Lessons for Today from the Old Testament: Samuel and Saul
The world battles with leadership and the appointment of Saul as the first King of Israel is a good lesson even for today.
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament: The Ark of the Covenant
Where is God? An important question to ask and answer!
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament: Ruth
The story of Ruth is as relevant as today's newspapers. Racial differences, tragedy in life, drought and poverty and then love.
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Lessons for Life From the Old Testament: Jephtah
One of the saddest passages in the Bible is recorded in the book of Judges and from the life of Jephthah.
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament: Job
Why do bad things happen to good people? Job gives us a glimpse into the eternal realm for an answer.
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament: The Women
The Bible mainly tells the story of the great leaders but women appear every now and then, sometimes in supportive roles but sometimes as leaders.
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament: Rahab
God is a God of second chances. Rahab came from a dubious background to become part of the genealogy of Jesus.
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament: Adam and Eve
One of the most amazing accounts of human behavior appears in Genesis chapters 2, 3. Adam and Eve are you and me in every age.
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Lessons for Life From the Old Testament-It Is Okay to Cry
The Old Testament teaches us important lessons for life - Is it okay to cry?
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Lessons for Life From The Old Testament: Nehemiah
When leadership at every level is at a premium right now some Old Testament lessons will be useful!
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Lessons for Life from the Old Testament- Solomon
The Old Testament is there for our learning, as suggested by the Apostle Paul in Romans 15:4, and Solomon's life is a good place to go.
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Covid 19 What We Learned During the Lock-Down
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A Fresh Look at Romans-Chapter 9
Romans is as relevant today as it was in Paul's time. We face the same problems and so need the same answers.
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Africa-Facts You Did Not Know
Africa is a diverse and big continent. Few know much about it. Here are some interesting facts.
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Lessons for Life From the Old Testament-Jethro
The example of Moses and Jethro has an interesting number of lessons for today's world
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A Fresh Look At Romans- Chapter 8
One of the truly great chapters in the Bible as Paul writes about the Holy Spirit!
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A Fresh Look at the Book of Romans-Chapter 7
As the study on Romans continues Paul argues that the Church is freed from the restrictions of the law.
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A Fresh Look at Romans -Chapter 6
Romans has been described as the greatest treatise on the Christian faith, here is Chapter 6
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Covid 19 -A Month into the Lock-down in South Africa (Updated after another 15 days).
The fight against Covid 19 means different things to different people and the battle has to be won
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A Fresh Look At the Book of Romans Chapter 5
As Paul continues this great letter he encourages the Church in Rome to understand God's great gift of salvation.
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A Fresh Look At Romans -Chapter 5
Problems in the church existed in Paul's time as they do today and here Paul addresses one that comes from a basic human weakness that always is present.
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A Fresh Look at Romans - Chapter 4
Paul in this great letter continues to encourage the Roman Christians to keep a spirit of humility and to accept all into fellowship, both Jews and Gentiles.
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Top Ten Chapters in the Bible
Thinking about the Bible is always a win/win situation. Here is a challenge!
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A Fresh Look at the Book of Romans Chapter 3
This important letter to the Roman Christians is as valid today as it was when Paul wrote it. Here he completes the first major thought - all have sinned.
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The Four Horses Of Revelation And Their Message For Today
The Corona Virus has raised questions that need answers from a biblical perspective.
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A Fresh Look At The Book Of Romans Chapter 2
A Study of the Book of Romans continues as Paul gives advice to the Church in Rome and so also to us today
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A Hidden Gem in South Africa: The Double Mouth Nature Reserve
Did you know that South Africa has many great places to visit? Here is what the visiting experience is like at the Double Mouth Nature Reserve.
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The Truth About Marriage-A Biblical Perspective
Marriage is a challenge that many fail to achieve successfully, What does the Bible say?
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A Fresh Look at The Book Of Romans for Today
This is a the first of a 16 series of lessons on the Book of Romans that will be presented one chapter at a time.
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South African History as Apartheid Ended
It took two extraordinary leaders to end apartheid, a review of their autobiographies.
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Rugby World Cup Celebrations in South Africa
The last week has been crazy in the streets of South Africa as people celebrated our win at the Rugby World Cup in Japan
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Life After Death - a Biblical Perspective
There is a basic belief in most societies that there is a spiritual world beyond this world. What does the Bible say?
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Rock Art in the Drakensberg Mountains of the Eastern Cape
Rock Art by Bushmen is found in many parts of Southern Africa. We visited the Eastern Cape Drakensberg Mountains near Mount Fletcher over the Heritage Day long weekend
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Some Serious Surprises At The Second Coming Of Jesus
Some really serious surprises are in store when Jesus returns. Some will be pleasantly surprised and others sadly dismayed!
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Lessons for life from Ecclesiastes: a time to laugh and a time to weep
The Old Testament has some important lessons for life. Ecclesiastes is an important book to read and think about.
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National Art Festival South Africa 2019 - a diary of a Festino
Another National Arts Festival in the Eastern Cape - here is the diary of someone who spent four nights in Makhando to support the Arts and enjoy the experience
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Searching for the Big Five in South Africa - the Cats
What sets African Game Parks aside is the possibility of seeing the so called "Big Five". Here we look at the Big Cats.
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The General Elections in South Africa on 8th May 2019
Some election posters near our house caught my eye and led me to ponder the coming elections.
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Celebrating the Arts - the National Art Festival in Grahamstown
Everyone has some kind of artistic ability. At the National Arts Festival in South Africa Art is celebrated
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Visiting the Southern Part of Kruger National Park, South Africa
The Kruger National Park in South Africa is a great place to enjoy wildlife and so we travelled there two weeks ago.
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Visiting the Klein Karoo in South Africa
A recent trip to the Klein Karoo on a fruit picking and buying trip highlighted this beautiful part of South Africa in our minds -worth a visit.
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Musings on Marriage in a Confused World
Marriage as we know it is in trouble. Perhaps due to the ideas of a modern thinking that believes there are no absolute rules about anything.
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Goodbye Dolly Gray, a Book Review
The Anglo-Boer War is another sad story of human greed and pride leading to untold suffering and loss of property and life. Rayne Kruger gives an excellent description of the whole scenario.
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The Problem of Poverty
The problem of poverty is so big that we feel helpless. Look around and do something in your area.
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Snapshot view of 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Paul started the work in this area and now he writes two letters to encourage the church there and correct some misconceptions about the Second Coming of Jesus.
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Snapshot Of Philippians
Every book in the New Testament is special but Philippians is specially so as it has been described as "the Letter of Joy".
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Snapshot View of Ephesians
The letter to the Ephesian Church by Paul is an important message for unity.
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Snapshot view of Galatians
The Galatian letter by the Apostle Paul has been called the most important letter ever written as it lead Martin Luther to the Reformation.(Ramsay) Here is a one lesson study.
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Snapshot View of 2 Corinthians
A one stop look at a book of the Bible can reveal the big picture presented in that book. 2 Corinthians is a book that we often neglect. Here is an overview.
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Snapshot of 1st Corinthians
As we look at Paul's letter to the Corinthian Church we can identify many problems that exist even today. Paul's advice is relevant to every age.
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Snapshot View of Romans
Sometimes we get caught up so much in the detail of the Bible that we miss the message. This brief overview looks at the book from the view of its main message and themes.
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The Perfect Marriage - A Biblical Perspective
Marriage is at best challenging. Does a perfect marriage exist?
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The Challenge of Old Age as the Body and Mind Collide
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Snapshots From Acts Number 1: Why Luke Wrote the Book of Acts
The book of Acts gives us an important look into the early history of the Christian Church, as Luke records in as a second volume to his Gospel account. Read on to learn why Luke wrote the book of Acts.
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Lessons for Life From Psalm 37
David was a man "after God's own heart" and gives good advice about life, even for today
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Camping in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Tent camping is a serious option when visiting Kruger National Park. It is relatively inexpensive and well catered for in all camps in Kruger.
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Love of Music - Down Memory Lane.
Music seems to be part of our mind, heart and soul. Here I look back a little so why don't you join me.
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First Anglo-Boer: "Hill of Doves" by Stuart Cloete
Every now and then I find a book that moves me and this story set in the First Anglo-Boer War did just that.
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History of Southern Africa, a Book Review: The Wind Makes Dust
400 years on Southern African History as described by a cross section of society. Covering 1490-1900 it is a great collection of letters, journals, reports and observations
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Three Important Reasons to Believe in God
It is easy to reject a belief in God, but what if you decide to believe? Here are three reasons to consider seriously before you make up your mind.
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The Lost Tribe of Africa
Who are these people living in shacks in most African cities and how can they be helped?
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Birding in Urban Areas in South Africa: Pretoria and Surrounding Areas
Sometimes, the best places to start birding are not out in the wilderness but right in the city. Your garden, parks and nature reserves provide a safe refuge for the birds of an area. Here are places to watch birds in Pretoria and surrounding areas.
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Boating Adventures-as your rowing boat gets older.
Sometimes a very ordinary outing can turn into a somewhat desperate situation, all very suddenly!
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Kruger National Park -a Visit in Spring 2015
One of the great Game Reserves in the world is found in South Africa along the border with Mozambique. We visited it again,
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Shell Collecting as a Hobby
South Africa has a large variety of shells and collecting them makes an interesting hobby
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The Cowrie Shell in World and African History
Shells have fascinated people since earliest times and have an interesting history-the Cowrie is one type.
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When the Cows come to town - a South African Short Story
The New South Africa offers new challenges and new opportunities. As a modern Western culture meets an African Tribal culture there are certain to be interesting times.
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Acceptable Religion:let Your Light Shine!
Most people are basically good citizens and even religious but what are they/you doing to really make a difference in the world? Only you can answer that question
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Raptors of the Eastern Cape-South Africa-May 2014 as winter comes.
Birding the Komga area near East London in South Africa we came across some great birds. Here are some of the raptors. Raptors in the field are really interesting to watch as they look for food.
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Gubu Dam - a gem in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Four times a year I visit Gubu Dam in the Amatola Mountains near East London to do a bird list for the South African Bird Atlas Program- this was my Autumn visit.
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Why I love Africa
Africa is a continent of many countries and tribes and nations, full of contrasts, contradictions and challenges but here is why I love it!
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Lessons for Life From the Old Testament No.1: In the Beginning God Created
The first question we need to ask and answer is why study the Old Testament since we have a New and better covenant in the New Testament. (Hebrews 9:15) It would be difficult to improve the Apostle Paul’s...
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Nightmare at the Spur
When a two and a half year old girl is lost in broad daylight what do the parents and police do? Then the Sangoma phones to offer help.
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Africa Landscapes from South Africa: The Scenery
The variety and beauty of this country is the result of a combination of location, climate and geological history. The scenery is a wonder to be enjoyed again and again.
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African Landscapes From South Africa: The People
South Africa is indeed a "Rainbow Nation" made up of many different people with eleven official languages- here are just a few of these people.
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Mount Currie Nature Reserve-Where Even the Zebras Are Friendly
Mount Currie Nature Reserve near Kokstad is a favourite campsite and even the Zebras join in the discussion.
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Elephants in the Wild
Elephants are amazing animals but don't get too close!
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Kite Surfing in Eastern Cape
Kite surfing is one of the options for holiday fun but for the fit and strong only.
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Flowers of the Eastern Cape: no 2 - Aloes
One of the interresting flowers found in the Easter Cape of South Africa is the Aloe.They attract specially Sunbirds who feed on the nectar.
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Addo Elephant National Park in Spring
Addo Elephant Park in Spring is a real delight, specially after the good rains this year. The young are out exploring their dangerous world while it is also mating time for some.
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The Smiling Mask-an African Short Story ch 8
After their long journey the four travellers approached Cala near the Zambizi River in Northern Mozambique. The quest by Jennifer to find the person who had carved the mask had brought them there.
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The Smiling Mask - an African Short Story Ch 7
The search for the mask maker is now seriously on with the journey into Mozambique. A group with a mission. A mysrerious mission but one never the less.
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Questions My Grandkids Ask Me-How Do Birds Get Their Names?
Naming birds is a complicated process but you can have fun with your children or grandchildren playing the naming game and at the same time teach them about birds and nature.
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African Art-Often a Battle for Survival
Art can be defined narrowly or broadly. Travelling in Africa many informal artists produce 'art' pieces to make a living. Here are a few examples from South Africa.
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USA Road Trip-Beginning to Travel East
As winter approaches we need to move East for the leaf change and then south to escape the cold with our tent.More than half way on our 6 month adventure.
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Bird Photos-six of my favourites from South Africa
Photographing birds is hard work for many reasons. Sometimes one has a bit of luck. Here are 6 of my favourites.
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Rough Diamond - a Short Story From South Africa.ch 11 the End.
"Men will sometimes do strange things that even they do not know why" Jacque left his family for the diamond fields, now his daughter has found him.
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Rough Diamond -a South African short story ch 10
A daughter went looking for her Dad and found much more and much less on the diamond fields of South Africa.
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Olympic Dream-a short story of glory at the 2012 Olympics
Sprinting is perhaps the purist of all Olympic sport. A story that links natural talent with great opportunity. Is there a Zinzi out there? Who will look and find her?
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Sharing some of my favorite USA Bird Photos
First in a series of best five photos of almost any possible topic including famous places, animals, etc. By an enthusiastic amateur photographer and his wife.
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Rough Diamond-a South African Short story Ch 7
A dissapointe Susan rturns home with her search for her father ended, or has it. The parcel arrives!
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Rough Diamond-a South African Short Story Ch 6
A Daughter travels to the diamond fields in South Africa in search of her father and finds more than she expected. The search hots up.
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Questions My Grandchildren Asked Me - How Far and Fast Do Birds Fly?
Birds are facinating to study and learn about. What an amazing question,how fast and far do they fly?
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Nahoon Nature Reserve: An Urban Gem
Hidden in cities are little nature gems that often even the locals do not know about and certainly don't use enough. Here in East London we have the Nahoon River with two great Nature Reserves!
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Questions my Grand children asked me - Which is the smallest Eagle Grandpa?
Small children ask interresting questions. Which is the smallest eagle is of interrest to them because they are small.
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USA - a 6 Month Roads Trip -First Quarter
Every one dreams of a big road trip in the USA, we did. But then when we both retired from teaching we did it. We have been on the road for nearly two months and time is flying.
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A Look at What Christianity Was Meant to Be!
What is Christianity all about. Has it losts its purpose?
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Wild Coast: South Africa
Why is this called the Wild Coast, perhaps these photos will explain.
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Mandela Gold
Coming from the Easter Cape Nelson Mandela is a living legend. This rare flower, the Mandela Gold has been named after him and he deserves the honor. The flowers in our garden are blooming!
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Confession of a Hub Pages Junkie-Another Couple of Years On.
Is hubbing addictive? How does one know if you are an addict?
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Questions my Grandkids asked me: Why do birds spread their wings when they stand?
Kids ask good questions and we often give the obvious answers. Sometimes we need to be careful that we get them right.
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Nahoon Point Nature Reserve-Where Surfers and Sharks Meet.
Sharks and people often share the same environment, that is we go into their habitat and are visitors there. East London, South Africa on the Indian Ocean is a great surfing destination. What do the sharks think of that?
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Lessons for life from Ecclesiastes
H.D.Thoreau in Walden and Solomon in Ecclesiastes come to the question about what life is all about from very different perspectives. What can we learn?
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USA Road trip,on to the California Coast
Most people visit California for the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas. Our 6 month road trip took us north and what a surprise! The Redwoods alone made it worth while.
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Everyone needs a special hideaway-mine is Gubu Dam
Favorite places are special and everyone should have at least one.Why Gubu Dam is one of mine is because of its beauty and seclusion.Join me as I try to explain.
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11 Good Things About Old Age
It is easy to become negative about getting old, but think of the many good things that come with age. A look at the positive side of getting old, from a personal perspective.
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Poverty and Begging - A boy called Polite
Sometimes a chance meeting in a car park can challenge you thinking about life. Polite did that to me in Louis Trichardt in South Africa.We come from the same country but different worlds.
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Road Trip U.S.A. no. 1: Planning a 6 month trip.
Most people dream of a long road trip in the USA but we decided to do it. 16 000 miles and 35 states in 6 months. A retired couple, a tent and a 20 year old Ford Econoline on the road.