For many people, Christmas 2020 is not going to be merry. Where there used to be happy family gatherings with delicious Christmas lunches or dinners, there will only be solitude. The chatter and laughter of a jolly crowd will be replaced by silence and quietness. Christmas, as some would say, has been cancelled. Read more …

I have added a new section to the website for hosting resources. This will help the reader find existing content, such as my sermons, easier. But it is also to host additional content which no longer has a home. Read more …

I am currently in Belgium. My work has sent me here to train up a team in my product area. The whole thing happened in a relatively short time and making the arrangements to get here on such short notice was quite stressful.

Shortly before I left for Belgium, my dad got sick, and shortly after I arrived here he passed away. My stay here has now been halved and I'll return to South Africa shortly. By God's grace I did have an opportunity to say goodbye to him before I left, as did other family members who normally would not have been near enough. Read more …

As 2014 draws to a close, we reflect on our actions, behaviours and attitudes over the past 365 days, and think of how we can grow from them in the 365 to come. Read more …

I want to thank you, my readers, for this past year. On numerous occasions have I been humbled to hear from people who read this blog and find encouragement in it. It makes me realise that I am not just yelling out into a void, but that people are hearing what I have to say, al be it often quietly so. That is an incredible feeling. So thank you again. As long as God gives me the strength to continue, I shall. (And, remember, your feedback is always welcome!) Read more …

In a recent article I promised that more content was forthcoming as a busy period of my year/life was coming to an end, and that winter would force me indoors to contemplate and write. Sadly, as a mere mortal, I was unqualified to make such a prediction. Read more …

This is just a brief note to my readers to wish them a happy and blessed new calendar year! Read more …

As another calendar year draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the year past, and one that lies ahead. Read more …