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Monthly Archives: August 2013
News Rumours – Mitchell’s Plain Shooting – Nelson Mandela Goes Home…
11-54am There are so many rumours flying around the news services this morning, that one doesn’t know what to believe. Sky News, the BBC, CNN all carried stories of Nelson Mandela’s return to his Houghton Home, but now are retracting … Continue reading
Stacey’s Wedding Anniversary Gift To Us…
11-53am Regularly when I asked Stace what she was up to when she was in SE Asia, she would say, “working and doing cross-stitch!” I never thought to ask what she was cross-stitching. Imagine my delight, when on their arrival … Continue reading
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8 Promises God Has Made –
12-20pm The natural sequence to yesterday’s blog is ‘so what has God promised that I can know for sure?’ I’m so glad you asked! 1. He has promised eternal life. John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that … Continue reading
A Whisper From God
11-44am There have been a few times in my life when I have felt I have heard a whisper from God. It has never been audible. It’s always been a thought that pops clearly into my head, like a clearly … Continue reading
Mike Was Robbed!
12-49pm It’s not what you want to hear. After I got off air this morning just after 9am, I called Mike on his cell phone and got voice mail, so I tried him at his office number. The moment he … Continue reading
How Bad Does Bad Have To Get
1-32pm I am reading the book of Job. As I read his heart-wrenching dialogue, I get thinking about his unbelievably bad circumstances and I find myself asking the question more than once, “How bad does bad have to get before … Continue reading
Dealing With Criticism
11-44am Recently the whole topic of criticism has been high up in my thinking. I’ve been reading about it, I’ve been receiving it and yes, I’ve dished it out as well. How I respond to criticism is very interesting. If … Continue reading
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Tagged Dealing with criticism, Facing criticism, Giving criticism
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Tim Noakes Defends The Diet…
2-25pm This morning on Rise and Shine Wayne had a chat with Professor Tim Noakes about his recent activities, including a lecture he gave to 400 doctors at the SA Medical Association Conference. He, in a few minutes, defends the … Continue reading
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Tagged LCHF, Tim Noakes defends LCHF, Tim Noakes Talking about Low Carb
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Michael Mol’s Story…
Michael Mol has had a long association with CCFm. Once upon a time, many years ago, he actually was a presenter. Michael & Jacqui Mol presented Thursday morning from 6-9am. This was before family and TV arrived. Michael’s voice is … Continue reading
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Tagged Alison Pass, Choose Life, Elegant Plastics, Michael Mol testimony
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Going Through A Hard Time…
8-09am I am continually amazed at the hand of God, Who, unbeknown to us, is constantly working in our lives. Sometimes we pick it up and we notice it and we marvel, but a lot of the times, He, in … Continue reading
Stacey’s Yummy Low Carb Teatime Treat
11-11am Last night Stacey went to buy low carb stuff! She bought ground almonds and came home and this morning she made a dozen of these:Okay, so it is a bit too carbish – 20g carbs, 20g fat and 10g … Continue reading
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What Made Me Cry This Morning
10-02am With Adrian & Stacey home, the house suddenly has a lot more life and conversation and laughter. It was a joy to have all my children home. They have travelled about 27000km in the last 12 months. Bus, train, … Continue reading
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“There Is No Blog Today” – Blog
2-08pm I know it is a contradiction in terms. Posting this with the title “There Is No Blog Today.” I’m just letting you know that if you opened this, don’t expect to read much. Here’s why…. They are home!!! Stacey … Continue reading
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Breaking Down, and Building Up
11-49pm Today is a busy day for us! Adrian and Stacey are coming home soon and we are busy cleaning, painting, trimming, washing and all manner of amazing things in the cottage behind our house, where they will stay. I … Continue reading