This Is Why I Believe In God
The Holy God who became a vulnerable human being; The Great I am who became a simple servant; The Son of God who called himself the Son of man; The…
On The State Of South African Politics
"What a wretched man I am... who will rescue me from this body of death?" - Paul of Tarsus This is arguably one of the most poignant moments in all…
On Hollywood Movie Heroism
I had a fascinating conversation with my 14-year-old son this morning over brunch. He and his younger sister are into these Japanese anime movies. He tells me about the contrasts…
On Patriarchy
I never realised how intolerant I've become of patriarchy until recently. My dad and step-mom have been staying with us for the past two weeks. My ever graceful, considerate, kind-hearted…
Toxic Masculinity
So I get a surprise call from my 14-year-old nephew this afternoon. These kids never call unless there is an emergency. So I brace myself for some bad news. "Hello,…
On South Africa’s Leadership Stock
I had an illuminating conversation with my mentor this morning. He had just come back from casting his vote in South Africa's sixth municipal election and he was concerned about…
Who Created God?
This is probably the most childlike question while simultaneously being the most profound that can ever be asked! Atheists, at the core, argue that everything came from nothing. This, of…
My Wife And I Found Ourselves In A National Highway Drama Last Night!
You may want to grab popcorn for this one (yes, it's that long... but worth it). So, we were on our way from a surprisingly inspirational funeral of a maverick…
The Truth About The Vaccination Schism – Part 2
One of the weightier objections to the COVID-19 vaccination concerns the obligatory mandates that some countries and companies have instituted. I consider it weighty because there are increasingly credible studies…
The Truth About The Vaccination Schism – Part 1
Recently I found myself in a protracted and robust conversation with one of my highly intelligent coachees who has chosen to opt out of our international modules due to his…
Accountability: the foundation of life
So yesterday my kids ask me what the single most important thing in life is that I want them to learn. Single most? I had a few, but they wanted…
Putting a label on reality
A huge lunchtime conversation erupted in my house. My son was telling me a joke about this kid who asked his Dad who it was who decided five should come…