In a world where things are moving so fast, I realise that sometimes in life, you have to stop before you can truly begin, and that pressing pause to be still and reflect is often the best way to move forward in life.
God Wants You To Be Happy?
"May all who are godly be HAPPY..." - Psalm 97:12 NLT96 It feels so good to hear the words, "God wants me to be happy." It feels good to hear that, above all else, He wants me to enjoy life and only wants good things to happen in my life. But what if that weren't entirely …
3 Ways to Seize the Day!
I recently had the incredible privilege of conducting the wedding of one of my best friends. And as we stood there under a magnificent tree, I wanted to make sure the words I shared with the couple were both profound and personal. I'm not sure if I hit the mark, but here's the verse I …
The Second Thing You Should Do in 2012
On Monday, I blogged about taking time out to reflect on the year gone past, and to start 2012 by asking the right questions. Today, I will share with you the second thing I think you should do as you launch into the new year: Make a plan. That's it. Simple. Have a plan, and …
Nobody Wants a Christmas Worth Forgetting.
Christmas time can be a crazy time for many of us. Presents. Shopping. Parties. Food. Family. Friends. Boney M. Now all these things are good things (except Boney M I would argue), but sometimes they can overwhelm us and steal our peace and joy. And so, as part of your build up to Christmas this year, why …
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3 Lessons from a Rookie Dad
On Thursday the 21st of July 2011 my world was forever changed… At 9:45am my brave wife gave birth to our beautiful son, Will Owen Basson, at a whopping 4,2kgs! Now I know I am still a rookie when it comes to being a parent with many lessons still to learn, but in the meantime …
Saturdays Suck!
Every year on Good Friday Christians gather to remember the day Christ was crucified. It is a day of great sorrow and pain. A day the world was cast into darkness and all hope was lost. A day of great mourning. But Friday is not the end. On Easter Sunday we gather again, but this time …
Holidays And Hotels
What is it with hotel shower curtains?I'll admit I haven't stayed in thousands of hotels, but it seems like almost all of the ones I have stayed in have had really crappy shower curtains. You know the ones that are a little bit porous and never quite wide enough. Even though you are super careful …
Still Haven’t Found What You’re Looking For?
It's something we're all looking for, but not a lot of us seem to be finding... HAPPINESS. And I'm not talking about fleeting moments of pleasure, I'm talking about true happiness - a deep sense of contentment and joy. Now the Bible has a lot to say about happiness and joy. It says . "Always …
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Life is Better When You Surf
There is nothing quite like the feeling of surfing. The surge of adrenaline as the ocean heaves you forward, the thrill of rushing water beneath your feet, the ecstasy of speed. But it is not the feeling of surfing itself that keeps me coming back for more. It is the lack of it. It’s the …
Tom Basson 