The Blaming Game

If there is one thing that human beings have mastered the art of, it has to be the blaming game. In every situation, someone needs to be blamed, right? We saw this with the recent tragic events at Lonmin’s Marikana mine, near Rustenburg. Many people have their opinions as to what went wrong…surely someone needs...

Crime and Connection

Connection…thanks to technology, we are constantly connected to the world. Unfortunately, thanks to the the superficial connectedness, we have never been as disconnected. I went to visit someone in hospital the other day. I was a bit early, so I had to wait in the lounge. Next to me sat a family with a father...

The DIY-Leadership Dilemma

If there is one thing I can proudly say that I suck at magnificently, it has to be DIY chores. My hands are comfortable behind a computer, piano and pots and pans. When it comes to DIY, whatever needs to be fixed, will be better off before I try to fix it.The nice thing about...

So What If I Cry At Weddings?

I am currently at a stage in my life where I am constantly exposed to different elements regarding marriage. I recently got married, many of my friends are either engaged, married or planning to marry, and my accountant friends wish they could meet someone that would be willing to get married! To top it all,...

This Is Your Wake-up Call…

This is my wake-up call. It might well be yours, too. I have realized that I am far too easily pleased. Show me a picture of a cute dog, and my day is made. Tell me an inspiring story, and my heart is filled. Give me a salary, and I am convinced that I have...

Being » Confessing » Doing

Today is Nelson Mandela’s 94th birthday. Radio, TV, Facebook, Twitter, newspapers and whatever platform you can think of have been buzzing with Madiba-madness! No one can argue the fact that this man has made a massive impact in the recent history of South Africa. He has left a great legacy. I listened to a few...

Has Hope Left the Building?

Most people experience times in their lives when they think their situation couldn’t possibly get any worse. There are certain situations where we are tempted to say: “There just isn’t any hope left”.Have you ever thought about the most pressing questions that you would ask Jesus when you have the privilege to see Him face...

The Calling to Keep On Persevering

We live in an age where we are used to instant gratification. Communication happens in a flash. We are able to connect with people right across the globe in a matter of seconds. There is nothing more frustrating to us than slow internet connection (which is a common Third World problem!). What does this blog...

My BlackBerry and Me

Have you ever felt like there is a little girl or boy trapped inside your grownup body? I have that experience every once in a while. Instead of feeling like a twenty four year old, sometimes it feels like there’s a fourteen year old controlling my thoughts, emotions and even my actions and words. I...

Reconciling ˃ Marching

If there is one thing South Africans are supremely gifted with, it has to be the gift of marching. If a group of people are unhappy about something, the best way to express their unhappiness is to organize a march.Considering our quite recent history, some people have paid dearly for taking part in a march....