Tapestry of Thought

[...] so flippen stubborn :). Lesson 4: Get on with your (beautiful) life This is probably the most valuable lesson I learnt in this context this year. Being single, and over 30, is not always easy. And at [...]

[...] what tempts me to fall for the temptations of jealousy. It’s a humbling and valuable lesson. If we extend the metaphor and say that, if “idols” are made from “iron” … it means [...]

[...] people would not be willing to risk. I have had minus zero money in the bank, on the eve of overseas trips where Euros are required. I have made commitments that I couldn’t keep. I know what satanic [...]

[...] of finances. This whole year, I have sat with credit card debt, mostly as a result of three overseas trips I had the privilege of going on in May. (That in itself is a series of mind-blowing [...]

[...] blessed, to the point of being spoiled, over that past few years. Since 2010 there have been overseas trips every year, and much excitement and variation in the normal routine of life as well. I have [...]

[...] Om te voel, is soms ‘n risiko - want “kwesbaar” staan geskryf - om te voel, is soms verleiding - want vlees vat aan jou lyf - om te voel is soms ‘n oorlog - want mense- [...]

[...] ’t play rugby …”. True story. We are a shallow lot, at times. I have my own set of unrealistic expectations to deal with. In fact, those unrealistic expectations have been the source of many [...]

[...] the practical side of marriage need to let go of our notions and assumptions and unrealistic expectations and obsessions with “finding someone”. But I see very little Biblical backing for [...]

[...] killing real people. Which isn’t something I normally do. See … I’m a peacemaker by personality type. I hate when people fight. I especially hate when fights are a result of people being [...]

[...] are ways that the Lord reveals stuff to my spirit. The challenge for me isn’t my personality type or receiving and using His gifts. I am who I am, and I have learned to love me, [...]

Disclaimer: This post is about sex, politics and religion. Sort of. In the land of Cilnette, the past few months have been a radical revolution. It h [...]

I heard today that my temporary contract to teach at the University of Stellenbosch will most likely be extended for 2015. On the one hand, this is f [...]

[...] het maak dat ek nie meer goed probeer sê om voor te kom of ek meer invloed het as wat ek het nie. My opinie oor wie se “skuld” die huidige ontvlamming van oorlog is, is belaglik [...]

[...] om uit te kom by sinvolle verduidelikings vir hoekom dinge kompleks geraak het. En dan probeer ek dit weer terugbring na eenvoud toe. In Engels is die woord “clarity” lekker om daardie proses te [...]