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    Author: Madeleine Knoetze

    Sharpen your spiritual ax

    Ecclesiastes 10:10 “Using a dull ax requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That’s the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.” How well do you know… Read more “Sharpen your spiritual ax”

    September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    To make a difference

    Ecclesiastes 9:6 says “Whatever they did in their lifetime – loving, hating, envying – is all long gone. They no longer play a part in anything here… Read more “To make a difference”

    September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Unleash the artist within you – Learning to paint

    We are in an interesting time of our lives. Most of us have used this time to either reconnect with our families, learn a few new skills,… Read more “Unleash the artist within you – Learning to paint”

    September 10, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    To obey and to find time

    Ecclesiastes 8: 5 & 6 reads “Those who obey him will not be punished. Those who are wise will find a time and a way to do… Read more “To obey and to find time”

    September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Softness through wisdom

    Ecclesiastes 8:1 reads “How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its hardness.” Imagine yourself struggling with something:… Read more “Softness through wisdom”

    September 9, 2020September 8, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Created to be virtuous

    Ecclesiastes 7:29 reads “But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downwards path.” The Teacher… Read more “Created to be virtuous”

    September 8, 2020September 7, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Deliciously healthy vegan smoothie

    Since starting the vegan lifestyle, I have tried putting things into my body that is considered to be a little bit healthier. This has included various types… Read more “Deliciously healthy vegan smoothie”

    September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Not to start, but to finish

    Ecclesiastes 7:8 reads “Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.” Think back on your life. How many times have you started something and given… Read more “Not to start, but to finish”

    September 7, 2020September 6, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Unrecognisable reflections

    Sometimes life leads you on a journey that leaves you flabbergasted with the impact it has on your being. Recently I have been on a journey of… Read more “Unrecognisable reflections”

    September 6, 2020September 3, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

    Be delighted in the current

    Ecclesiastes 6:9 reads “Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless – Like chasing the wind.” What… Read more “Be delighted in the current”

    September 6, 2020September 2, 2020 by Madeleine Knoetze

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