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- There is only one name!Who was your most influential teacher? Why? Jesus. There is only one name, and that is the name of Jesus. Praise and Glory to Him who gave His life for… Read more: There is only one name!
- One word to describe me?What is one word that describes you? “Tenacious” I’ve gotta say, doing Jiu Jitsu for 28years now, I’ve learned, and internalised, a mindset of tenacious determination. Competitions have taught me… Read more: One word to describe me?
- You’ve done it alone (after giving birth)What was the best compliment you’ve received? I was blessed to experience to beautiful and empowering births at home. My last birth made me feel so empowered as my midwife… Read more: You’ve done it alone (after giving birth)
- Spending time with God.What activities do you lose yourself in? Probably the only thing that I can truly get lost in. May it be dancing or making music for him, but it’s His… Read more: Spending time with God.
- Reading, rolling, writing…What activities do you lose yourself in? I find it possible and, oftentimes even easy to lose myself in whatever task is at my hand… To slip into that flow… Read more: Reading, rolling, writing…
- Not much.What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times? I am not much of a watcher. It hunk lion king as a child. But not much more… Read more: Not much.
- I am not. But I believe there’s a spiritual realm to be aware of.Are you superstitious? Believing in God, I am also believing that there’s the side that is trying to pull us away from God. The enemy, the liar and spiritual things… Read more: I am not. But I believe there’s a spiritual realm to be aware of.
- Super… whatnow…?Are you superstitious? The Cambridge dictionary defines superstitious as: “based on or believing in superstitions (= beliefs based on old ideas about luck and magic rather than science or reason):”… Read more: Super… whatnow…?
- DIY WarehouseWhere would you go on a shopping spree? I’d have to go with a Bauhaus / Builders warehouse / Hagebaumarkt / some big hardware and building warehouse. I love garden… Read more: DIY Warehouse
- What middle name?What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? I don’t have a middle name 🙃
- How to be a purely good person in the the depths of your heart – especially when no one sees you.What is the last thing you learned? I think, what I am learning right now is really that. Being a purely good person, doing intentionally good, trying to make this… Read more: How to be a purely good person in the the depths of your heart – especially when no one sees you.
- Was that planned?What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. People are asking us all the time if we have planned to get children this quickly after each other. We… Read more: Was that planned?
- Finding God’s comfort in sickness and despairHow has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success When Kyra became pregnant with our first child, she quickly fell ill, and became caught in a… Read more: Finding God’s comfort in sickness and despair
- Finding God in the depth of sicknessHow has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? When I was pregnant with our first child, I got very very sick. Every day I would… Read more: Finding God in the depth of sickness
- (no title)You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? In the story of my life, God added unexpected notes to the sad music within me, and rewrote a melody I never… Read more: (no title)
- How to start…?You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? “Now, growing up in South Africa wasn’t a picnic…”
- Bible, guitar and candleWhat are three objects you couldn’t live without? A Bible to be always guided right and stay on track. A guitar to worship and dance and bring joy to the… Read more: Bible, guitar and candle
- Meeting JesusWhat experiences in life helped you grow the most? Quite simply, the experiences and challenges that I have faced with Jesus in the past 4-5 years, have helped me grow… Read more: Meeting Jesus
- Being quiet in God.What experiences in life helped you grow the most? I think, the most powerful things I experienced was actually when I let God do the work and actually rested, knowing… Read more: Being quiet in God.
- Yes! If we ask for it…Do you believe in fate/destiny? Oh yes, I so believe in it! I have prayed for my husband for 6 years before we met. When we got to know each… Read more: Yes! If we ask for it…
- HumanBeing before HumanDoingDo you enjoy your job? Oh, yes! I absolutely love my job. When I am not in parental leave, I am actually working as a pastor. I love to work… Read more: HumanBeing before HumanDoing
- Inviting God into difficult times.Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. I feel like most of the situation we face for the first time, seem to overwhelm us. Somehow… Read more: Inviting God into difficult times.
- (no title)If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? I would love to be Mary Magdalene for a day, Walking closely with Jesus and… Read more: (no title)
- My beautiful wife ❤If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? As the most epic person I know; I would totally spend the day as my… Read more: My beautiful wife ❤
- A Combat Jiu Jitsu Black BeltDescribe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. Well, I sort of just started this project because I was born to a Jiu Jitsu Black Belt father; so… Read more: A Combat Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
- I’d always choose never…If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? „Never“. And „always“ actually! Not completely removed; just from general usage. We use these… Read more: I’d always choose never…
- Keep it simple…What is your favorite drink? Honestly, it’s water. Maybe sparkling water, but probably fresh spring mountain water, from the rocks please!
- My „BIG MIKE“ gumbootsTell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. From the burning dry ground of the Tankwa Karoo, to the soft and sploshymuds of Germany, the… Read more: My „BIG MIKE“ gumboots
- Super Rice BowlsWhat’s your favorite thing to cook? For me, the most power packed meal is a pot of rice, with a few eggs cracked in, a tin of tuna tossed in,… Read more: Super Rice Bowls
- Embracing the Blessing of Children – Being purified along the wayIn the tapestry of life, children are often considered a divine blessing, a precious gift bestowed upon us by God. Rooted in biblical principles, the concept of children as a… Read more: Embracing the Blessing of Children – Being purified along the way
- How can I make you feel loved and supported today?That’s the question that we try ask each other everyday as a family. Then listen to the answer and act on it.
- Let’s roll!Sushi – one of the yummiest of our treats. Let’s talk pros and cons! Every has their personal taste 😉
- Empower KidsThis course is aimed at kids and teens (6 – 21 yrs old) who are experiencing bullying behaviour, at home, school, work or life.
- Hello World!Welcome to WordPress! This is your first post. Edit or delete it to take the first step in your blogging journey.
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