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Introducing the Bible Kids Lesson

This free lesson for Sunday School teaches kids key parts of the Bible in fun ways. It includes a story and a few activities.

Mar 4, 20254 min read

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Wear your crown - Identity in Christ

There are so many scriptures that speak about the idea of a crown. And even in the biggest act of love, the crucifixion, we see a crown...

Mar 4, 20253 min read

A restful weekend scene with a coffee, glasses, and a book titled "Last Waltz in Vienna" on a white bed. Wooden tray adds warmth to the setting.

How to rest well on weekends

Our weekends are supposed to be a time of restoration, and returning to balance, yet more often than not we feel even worse at the end...

Mar 4, 20253 min read

Steam train crossing an old stone viaduct in a misty, hilly landscape. Lush greenery surrounds, creating a serene and timeless mood. Showing how sometimes we need to be brave and wait with faith.

Faith: a definition with examples

A faith definition is given in this post by looking at real examples. “They say they built the train tracks over the Alps before there was a train that could make the trip. They built it anyway..."

Mar 4, 20254 min read

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Be like the sun

Sometimes a lot is done simply by shining. You cannot fix the entire world. But a lot can change simply if you are who you were made to be.

Mar 4, 20253 min read

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How to stay positive

There is a lot that I cannot do- but… I can love well. I can enjoy little things like flowers and coffee, and share those joys with others.

Mar 4, 20253 min read

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Book Reflection: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp

A grateful heart is constantly looking for blessings, constantly filling with the simple message: God is good.

Mar 4, 20254 min read

Person sketching intricate floral design on paper. Monochrome setting with a focused, artistic mood. Showing how we live as followers by Jesus by keeping Him as our reference point.

How to live as a follower of Jesus

We live as followers of Jesus by keeping our gaze fixed on Him - that way we won't get distracted or forget why we started.

Mar 4, 20253 min read

Hands flipping a Bible on a rustic wooden table, page highlighted with colored text. A pencil lies beside the book, creating a studious mood. Someone is abiding in God's presence.

Abiding in God - a definition

Like steel that draws to a magnet, it is in our DNA to draw towards God. And from this space (of fulfilled purpose) there erupts joy, growth

Mar 4, 20253 min read

An old wooden boat floats on misty water, surrounded by soft light. The scene is serene with worn textures and muted colors. Like the boat Peter stepped out of when he walked on the water with Jesus in the Bible.

Walking on the water with Jesus

The boat that you find yourself in will look different from the person next to you. Yet there are some similarities that are universal...

Mar 4, 20254 min read

Large wave crashes against a seawall beside a white lighthouse on an overcast day, creating dramatic spray and a turbulent sea. It shows a storm and how we can stay positive, looking for the light in the darkness.

Singing in the storm

"Until God opens a door, praise Him in the hallway”. Even if the storms are all around; yet He is still Saviour.

Mar 4, 20253 min read

The value of community & rest

Even in community, there is immeasurable worth in rest. Discover these 2 spiritual disciplines, how they overlap, and what sets them apart

Feb 28, 20253 min read

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Mindfulness in 4 steps - a Christian reflection on becoming more present

Discover 4 steps for becoming present and aware of God's presence in any moment.

Feb 28, 20253 min read

Hand holding a wooden cross emerges from water, creating a calm yet dramatic scene. Blue-green waves ripple around it, capturing a sense of reverence.

Waves, Currents, Purpose

In the ocean of what was, what could be, and how you should be, it is easy to accept that this is all there is. That's when we need Jesus!

Feb 28, 20252 min read

White textured wall with a carved arrow pointing right. The surface has cracks and speckles, creating a rustic, minimalist look. This shows the new opportunities around the corner when we face changes and need to know what to say YES to.

Knowing what to say YES to

When we allow ourselves to just BE who we are, to care about what we care about... something amazing happens: we are set free.

Feb 28, 20253 min read

Sunlight beams through tree branches against a mountain backdrop at sunrise, creating a serene, golden atmosphere. Showing the light God brought to me in the darkness of a burglary.

Light in the Darkness: How God’s Hand Protected Me During a Break-In

My testimony of when God protected me during a burglary at my apartment in Stellenbosch.

Feb 28, 20253 min read

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Christmas Lesson for Youth Group, Teenage Ministry FREE

This free Bible lesson is perfect for Christmas time at your youth ministry or teen group. The key verse is Luke 1:28 and the focus is JOY!

Feb 28, 202519 min read

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When the unexpected happens... Navigating curve balls with God

Whatever the situation, when things do not go the way we hoped they would, it can be easy to get discouraged, negative, and even depressed.

Feb 28, 20252 min read

Wooden blocks spelling "CHANGE" on a light wooden surface. The letters are bold, creating an inspiring and motivational mood.

The good type of change - God's perspective on life changes

Even though it is good to be true to yourself, there is also a lot of value in change that the world does not always see.

Feb 28, 20252 min read

A barn owl perches on a rope in a dimly lit wooden cabin, backlit by sunlight from a window. Its feathers are speckled and mood is serene. Like the owl that helped me see God's hand in every day.

Seeing God's hand in everyday life

Even though we know that God is good; do we see Him in the midst of our day-to-day life?

Feb 28, 20252 min read