Tag Archives: Belief in God

God is Bigger

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Helga

Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was an exciting day for you because you visited the new school you will be going to next year! Grade R! It looks amazing and you loved seeing it and didn’t want to leave. You also … Continue reading →

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With God, There’s Always a Bigger Picture

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Helga

We are very short-sighted. We only see what is in front of us. Sometimes, the very wise among us (like Mike) may strategise  for the future – seeing difficulties and planning for them, as when he bought two water tanks the season … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Visitors

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Helga

We’ve had a few unexpected visitors at our door recently. The local Jehovah’s Witnesses have been out and about and twice they have rung our doorbell. On both occasions, I was out and Mike was home. They’ve got their work … Continue reading →

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When Bitter Disappointment Comes

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Helga

There are things in this life that we will only understand in the next one. Each of us have to learn this. One of the first people in the Bible to see the whole process through, to have a dream, … Continue reading →

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The God Who Sees

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Helga

  There are so many poignant stories in the Bible. Real stories of human heartache and pain. Like that of the founder of the Jewish nation and his wife. Abram & Sarai were childless, so Sarai gave her handmaiden (Hagar) … Continue reading →

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Who Am I To You?

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Helga

“Who am I to you?” was the question that went through my mind today as my sweet, silky cat poured out love and attention to me. I’ve mentioned before she has been particularly clingy since we got back from the … Continue reading →

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The God-Shaped Hole

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Helga

2-16pm To cast my mind back to a time when I didn’t have a relationship with God is to go back 35 years. It’s not a feeling that I can equate with adulthood, so my reflection today is one through … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Arrival…

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Helga

2-50pm So today, “Uncle” Peter arrived. I am not sure if I have told you how he fits into my life. When I was about 5 or 6, he and his wife, Diane were close friends of my parents. Despite … Continue reading →

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