SABC TV ran an ad campaign urging viewers to ‘get behind’ the Springboks; clever visuals with all sorts of people get involved in the scrum. Millions of people lent their support, but on the day that counted, the Boks were beaten by a stronger team in spite of a huge effort. And there was nothing…
Okay, so now I’m back in the shop and all gung-ho about implementing all the stuff that I have learnt from the publishers overseas (all this whilst trying to ignore the fact that I’m still half asleep after the trip!). Last week was going to be ‘orders’ week, but the Lord had other plans. He…
My husband and I have just returned from seeing 18 suppliers in the States and the UK. We took 6 flights, hired four different cars and utilized train, bus and subway. We drove a total of 4 000 km and stayed in 16 different places. All this in 27 days. we were fortunately able to…
I can’t think of anything to write this week as my mind is full of travel plans. I am about to embark on the Good Neighbours version of The Amazing Race: visit 19 suppliers in 12 US & UK destinations in one month. The schedule is self-inflicted! I will still be in contact via email,…
One of the hardest parts of teaching my own children at home was carrying the responsibility. The buck stopped with me and from time to time I felt a huge emotional burden. fortunately I had a number of good friends who encouraged me when times were tough and I in turn encouraged others. The load…
It so easy to act indifferently to the knowledge we have gained. Much easier to follow our own inclinations than theIt so easy to act indifferently to the knowledge we have gained. Much easier to follow our own inclinations than the many scriptural injunctions to be obedient and fruitful. But if we are in earnest…
The subject of the last letter ‘You must read’ begs the question “Why?’. Most of us know the answer. We may read for knowledge, comfort, encouragement, edification, enlightenment or just for pleasure (or or not for so much pleasure if it’s for an exam the next day!). But I marveled at the Lord’s timing when…
Today’s heading is also the title of a new Banner book. Here’s the description from the Banner web site: Have you ever wondered what influences have shaped the preachers, teachers and authors you respect? You Must Read brings together more than thirty well-known Christian leaders and gives them the opportunity to talk about a book…
I don’t enjoy rap music. I have no doubt about the talent of many rap artists, but I’d rather they didn’t display it in my presence. I have walked out of shops that are playing rap music and, yes, you’ve guessed right – I’m over 50! The question here is not my taste in music…
We stock a lot of good books and a few truly great books. Yet if you go to the publisher web sites, every book published is truly amazing! For some insights into this, read Mark Jones’ article on the use of superlatives: http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2015/06/why-all-the-superlatives.php . Mark has written Antinomianism (paperback; 172 pages; R138) and The Christian’s…
