Author: Simon van Bruchem

Don’t think about elephants!

Don’t think about elephants!

How good are you at resisting the anxious thoughts that enter your mind? Most of us can find all kinds of things to worry about. It might be our family members, our sin, our finances, any number of things. And this general underlying anxiety is fed when we scroll through the news or social media. …

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The tragic culture of complaining

The tragic culture of complaining

Complaining is a way of life for so many people. It seems to be the default setting in our minds. When something doesn’t quite work out the way we would like, we complain. We complain about traffic, about weather (whether it is too hot or cold or rainy or humid), about our co-workers and family …

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How is social media influencing you?

How is social media influencing you?

Have you heard the phrase “you are what you eat”? There is a lot of truth to it. Your food intake has a massive influence on your health and wellbeing. If you only eat junk food, it will impact you in many ways. Likewise, if you eat good and nourishing food regularly, you will be …

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Looking forward to Jesus’ coming

Looking forward to Jesus’ coming

Can you remember looking forward to your birthday or Christmas morning as a small child? It is terribly exciting to know that, in a few short days, you will be opening presents and celebrating. There will be food and special activities to take part in. It will be a time of great joy that is …

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Being ready for Jesus’ return anytime

Being ready for Jesus’ return anytime

If you want to get fitter and stronger, it takes time. Going to the gym once for three hours won’t do it. Neither will going for a 5km run and then never running ever again. The key is to do with regularity. Even small amount of exercise, done regularly and often, will lead to you …

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Actively waiting for Jesus

Actively waiting for Jesus

What does the word “waiting” conjure up in your mind? I think of sitting in a dentist’s waiting room, flipping through old magazines. Or perhaps of being in a traffic jam, unable to do very much, looking at the taillights of the car in front. These forms of waiting are frustrating and unproductive, simply passing …

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You are not Jesus

You are not Jesus

There are times when life seems too much. Maybe you’re there right now. You have issues to deal with at work, at home, and even in your own mind with temptations. This is amplified if you have a responsible job like a pastor or ministry worker or elder. How do I help all these people? …

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What we learn from our sicknesses

What we learn from our sicknesses

It is that time of year when everyone seems to be getting sick. I had a virus a few weeks ago and many family members and friends have been taking time off work. There also seems to be a higher than usual amount of people with more serious, long-term illnesses. Like with all aspects of …

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