God is making something new: a second day

God is making something new:  a second day Two poppies floweringThe one gentleman posted a photograph of his poppies – there is a second flower that opened up today. And he is so thankful for that. Brilliant colours – the best from His palette for us to enjoy. Exuberant. Over the top. Let us enjoy it. Another lady posted her flowers that she is so grateful for. And she says that nature exploded in colour and aromas. We are at the...

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God is making something new - for us humans and plants

 Look at my brunsvigia radulosa sprouting after winter - those blue dots are indicating some of itGod is maming something new – and it has already begun; and it is, so to say, all about us humans and nature. The source for this amazing news is in the Book of Isaiah chapter 43. The English version reads: Verses 18 – 19: [English Standard Version]: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing:...

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 The crucified Christ – full of sores and muck Look at this magnificent altar piece commonly accepted that Matthias Grünewald is the artist who painted it between 1510 – 1515. Bear in mind that there was much controversy about who the author was. Is it magnificent? Maybe it is better to describe it as gruesome? And have a good look at the companion painting telling us the story of Christ’s resurrection; the strong macho soldiers are prostrate...

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RAPE OF A 6-YEAR-OLD GIRL CHILD - and the consequences in the court of appeal

Photo taken in my office - see the reflections. I have it since 1978During October 2019 I had the privilege to act as a Judge of the High Court of South Africa – and I was sitting the High Court of South Africa Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg. It was a life changing event for me and for my wife. One of the duties I had to perform was to sit in appeal matters from Magistrate’s Courts in our area of jurisdiction. We, the judges of appeal received...

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PACTA SUNT SERVANDA AGREEMENTS SHOULD BE HONORED OR SHOULD IT? What does Justitia say about this lot?

 Part of my law library referencing some of South Africa's brightest legal minds that is pre 1994Agreements should be honoured – or should it? May a court of law [in South Africa that is] interfere? My word is my bond? Gentleman’s agreement? Trust? Ethics? Morality? Courtesy the internet. Beautiful image!!! Justice for all? Justice and Justitia – Oh my word!! What a ride I had on the internet searching for appropriate images of the goddess...

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Prophet Bushiri and glamorous wife Mary: AN OPEN CHALLENGE

 TWO ALLEGED PROPHETS ON THEIR WAY TO COURT IN MALAWIProphet Bushiri and glamorous wife Mary: AN OPEN CHALLENGE: COME BACK TO SOUTH AFRICA AND HAVE YOUR DAY AS AN INNOCENT MAN AND AN INNOCENT WOMAN. You maintain your innocence. Why then did you flee justice in the RSA?  My previous blog write up was drawing the attention to these so-called prophets and some of their alleged shenanigans in South Africa, and subsequently their flight from...

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MY FRIEND LEENDERT JOUBERT IS 80+ AND STILL WORKING ON HIS LATHE

 MY FRIEND LEENDERT JOUBERT IS 80+ AND STILL WORKING ON HIS LATHEThis is one of the blocks of wood that he used I am so excited to tell you about my friend Leendert Joubert. He is 80+ years and still working on his woodturning lathe. I find it remarkable. You will notice that I did not write: 80+ years “old.” Why? Read my blogpost below and form your own opinion of this friend of mine. This story is about my friend Leendert and his woodturning...

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