Tag Archives: Bible

It’s Not About Now

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Helga

I encountered some family conflict the other day that had a mixed outcome. The benefit of hindsight is 20/20 but when you read of an event that goes back centuries and centuries, you get a great deal of perspective. And … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Book

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Helga

This week I have enjoyed looking back over my blogging years and reusing some of what I have written. It’s a useful thing to do on days that are so busy that creative thought is hard to come by.  A … Continue reading →

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Three Things I Have To Do Every Day

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Helga

Of the three things that I have to do every day, there is one that keeps me the most grounded.  The three things are: Walking 10 000 steps Writing this blog Reading the Bible While the 10 000 steps may … Continue reading →

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The Words We Speak

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Helga

Mike has been home for the last couple of days and yesterday afternoon he went off to the driving range to get some practice. It’s a good opportunity for me to leave an hour after him and walk the 45 … 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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Big Foam, Blankets, Bouquets, Bible Study, Bed!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Helga

2-28pm Yep! A busy morning it’s been but what a good one. Just before 6, I had just enough time to make a cappuccino before dashing into the studio. I turned my netbook on and scrambled to get  my programme … Continue reading →

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Caught in a Storm

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Helga

2-04pm What were we thinking? This morning as we saw the sun shining, Mike said, “Do you think we could walk to Pringle Bay today?” “Yes!” I replied. So at 11am we set off. There in the distance was our … Continue reading →

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Battening Down The Hatches For A Stormy Night

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Helga

2-51pm They tell us RAIN IS COMING. The north-wester has been howling all day, but it’s expected to pick up to 75km/hour in places between Cape Point and Cape Aghulas. That’s a bit of a breeze. So here in Rooi … Continue reading →

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