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Obedience – My Word for 2026
As 2025 comes to an end, I do so with a heart full of gratitude for God's faithfulness. This year marked
The Love That Doesn’t Walk Away
Covenant Still Matters We do not talk about covenant much anymore. We live in a world where promises are easily
Restoration — My Word for 2025
I didn’t stumble into this word. I knew it before the clock even hit midnight on New Year’s Eve. Restoration.
Hope Lights the Way
Ambition is a powerful thing, and I don’t mean chasing a dream or ticking off goals. Ambition, when it’s stirred
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing
Have you ever found yourself saying yes with your mouth, while everything in you wanted to say no? It’s that
A Faith-Centred Daily Routine for Growth and Peace
Life can feel overwhelming. Between endless to-do lists, stress, and distractions, we can find ourselves feeling disconnected from God
Redemption – My Word for 2024
Looking back at 2023 and all that God has done, and where He has brought me from, I can only
Keeping Our Kids Safe Online
Let’s be honest—the internet has changed everything. It’s in our homes, our pockets, our children’s classrooms… even their friendships. And
Finding Comfort and Hope in God’s Promises
One of my favourite verses in Scripture is Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of
The Unfathomable Love of God
God's love is one of the most awe-inspiring truths of our faith. It is a love that is beyond human comprehension, yet it is
Dealing with Rejection
The Impact of Rejection on My Personal and Professional Life It probably shaped every major decision in my life. My rejection made me
Freedom – My Word for 2023
The first morning of a new year always feels like a fresh page, doesn’t it? A chance to reflect, refocus, and let God
Testing God’s Promise
In the Bible, giving generously is not only a commandment, but it also comes with blessings. In the Old Testament, God challenges the
Google’s Recommended Sizes for Display Banners
Google, being the largest search engine in the world, has a vast amount of data that allows it to determine what works best
How To Calculate BMI?
As with all health calculations, this is an estimate of your weight and body fat. Since the only metrics used to calculate BMI
How to Get Zwift to Work on Your Treadmill in South Africa
In this post, I will show you how I got Zwift to work on my computer and using my treadmill. People who know
The Green Mileage 8 Mile Race
I really enjoyed this race. It was a well-planned, structured race, the toilets were clean and there were enough facilities. I like that
What I Eat When I Run
One of my go-to breakfasts before a run is the Jungle Oats Dark Chocolate Energy Bar. It is easy to chew, fuels
Uniwisp 5-in-1 Marathon
I was so excited to run the Uniwisp 5-in-1 Marathon. This was going to be my Comrades qualifier. We caught
5 Steps to Start Running
1. Decide to Start, and Start Today I have been on my running journey for almost a year now. I have enjoyed
Wally Hayward Half Marathon
This is probably my most enjoyable race to date. The weather was perfect, and the reverse Wally Hayward route made for an ideal course.
Race of Hope Half Marathon
Such a cold morning today, but what a lovely run! I got my kids to run the 5 km with my mum, which
Pick ‘n Pay Half Marathon
I don’t think I can begin to explain how I felt standing at the start line of the Pick n Pay Half
Johnson Crane Marathon – My First Marathon
I’ve been putting off writing about the Johnson Crane Marathon, mostly because I wasn’t quite sure how to explain what happened without sounding
The Wonderful Run 21.1km
I really pushed hard on this race to beat my half marathon PB. I nearly didn't make it. At 18km I was feeling
Muller Potgieter 10km Race
I wasn't really in the mood for this race. I was tired and a little overtrained. But it was also the first time
24th Tom Jenkins 21.1km
All I can say is what a hill. I had a terrible start to the race. I couldn't get to the bathroom, and
Kolonnade Retail Park 21.1km
This is one of my favourite races that I ran in 2017. Besides the one hill close to the 10km mark and the
SABS Jacaranda 10km
I really enjoyed running the SABS Jacaranda 10km race. I regretted not running the 21.1km, but it was still a very nice race.
Chamberlain Capital Classic 21.1km
Running the Chamberlain Capital Classic 21.1km wasn’t exactly a well-timed decision—especially considering I had only been back to training for three
Baptism and Holy Spirit
In 2006 I did a DTS with Youth With A Mission, and I really felt God birth in me a ministry for baptism
Getting Saved
"Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with
West Coast AC 21.1km
After running the Cape Town Marathon, I knew I wanted to try again—this time with a little more preparation, a little more
Running the Cape Town Marathon
Running the Cape Town Marathon was, without a doubt, one of the hardest physical challenges I’ve ever faced—second only to giving birth.