Monthly Archives: July 2015

Making Marriage Work – Keeping Romance Alive

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Helga

One of the many reasons why married couples go off the marital tracks is because they long for the warm fuzzy feeling a new relationship brings with it. The fact that the warm fuzzy feeling cannot be maintained indefinitely no … Continue reading →

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The Crane in My Back Yard

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Helga

It’s been one of the most irritating things these many months. Behind my house there is a retirement village being built, but in order to prepare the land, it has to be flattened. To achieve this, they do the most unbelievable … Continue reading →

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It’s Not What You Have – It’s How You Live Your Life

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Helga

This was quite an interesting comment I heard a random person on TV say about relocating to the other side of the world. Don’t waste your life was the bottom line – just get out there and live your best … Continue reading →

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I Wrote This A Year Ago…

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Helga

I’ve been very busy these last few days and in order to write the blog, I need help! My brain is active with other things – work mainly, so it’s hard to get creative. For inspiration, today I went back a … Continue reading →

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Visiting Local Markets

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Helga

Time passes by so quickly. It’s difficult to slow it all down and embrace each moment.  It’s not easy finding the balance between getting the work done and enjoying life. I’m finding that sometimes when I’m not working, I feel … Continue reading →

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Have This For Breakfast – Coconut Porridge

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Helga

I saw a recipe link on Facebook the other day and it hit the spot with what I have been feeling like for breakfast. I needed a change from eggs, but I needed one that would fill me up and … Continue reading →

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“I Cannot Thank Prof Noakes Enough”

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Helga

That was a sentence that caught my eye as I scrolled through a Banting site. It was sent from someone named Mandy, who celebrated her first Banting anniversary yesterday. What a difference to her life low carb eating has made. … Continue reading →

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Making Marriage Work – Serve One Another

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Helga

Well known author and businessman Dexter Yager says one primary reason people fail in relationships is because they think too much about themselves.  Many years ago, Stacey, David and I were on a day out during the school holidays and … Continue reading →

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Dear Kevin Anderson….

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Helga

If I had to write to Kevin Anderson, here’s what I would write: Dear Kevin There have been several thrilling tennis matches this Wimbledon. We watched Dustin Brown entertain us in playing (and beating) Rafael Nadal. We saw Great Britain’s … Continue reading →

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Coping With Fear

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Helga

In my journey through the Book of Truth, I have discovered that crime and fear and frustration at it, is not new. The first hijacking and anger at how people get away from crime, is succinctly described in Psalm 10 … Continue reading →

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Can I Give You A Hug? – 6 Powerful Words.

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Helga

I was bowled over. It’s hard for me to put into words the magnitude and powerful impact these words had on me. I think the reason I was so floored by them, was because, truth be told, I was the … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons I Read The Bible

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Helga

I am passionate about the Bible. I love reading it. It speaks to my heart. Yet I too am human and I need to discipline myself to pick it up and read it. Every time I do, I am rewarded. … Continue reading →

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Banting Chocolate Cake in a Mug – (with costs!)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Helga

This is a real tasty winter’s treat. Adapted from a traditional flour & sugar-filled recipe, I changed it to make it Banting friendly. Ingredients:  4 tablespoons of almond flour (you can grind your own almonds) – (+/- R10) – you can … Continue reading →

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My Sister Held Up At Gun Point

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Helga

What a distressing message to see. I got in from gym yesterday and turned on my computer. On opening Facebook, this was the first status update I saw… Of course, her cell phone had been stolen and so I contacted … Continue reading →

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Making Marriage Work – The Power Struggle

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Helga

We live in a society of feminism, where women are equal to men in all areas and professions. So when it comes to control within the marriage, there have to be clearly defined roles, so that each partner has control … Continue reading →

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