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Open Doors.
While the swallow penthouse suite hangs expectantly from the ceiling outside my bedroom door on my verandah, waiting for the Spring...
Rita Edkins
Jul 3, 20223 min read


Devotion:
Anther suggestion to a deeper relationship with God through prayer. Always remember that God hears your prayers. You need not suddenly...

African Blessings
Jun 2, 20221 min read


Wanting to be useful...
The question was asked : You advocate that living simply is the best way to live, but how do you live simply? It’s a good question and...

African Blessings
Jun 2, 20224 min read


Sports Field: Update
The farm was alive this morning with the roar of machinery. Finally…. With a break in the rain, we were able to commence the herculean...

African Blessings
May 20, 20221 min read


New Houses Completed!
Our goal this year was to complete another 4 houses, providing a safe haven for an additional 24 infants or children. Each house is able...

African Blessings
May 12, 20221 min read


What does matter is how much thanks we give for what we have...
Easter! Different things to different people. Bunnies, eggs, chocolate eggs, marsh mellow centred delights, egg hunts, food galore and...
Rita Edkins
Apr 15, 20223 min read


I will wait patiently...
Something’s not right. There’s something missing. Those were my immediate thoughts when I opened my eyes and welcomed a new day. Lying...
Rita Edkins
Mar 14, 20223 min read


Sewing Program
We are very excited to announce that the rooms for our sewing program are now ready! This new sewing workshop will assist us with...

African Blessings
Feb 28, 20221 min read


You are needed!
A recent conversation went something like this : Would you consider getting involved in this project? The reply was : I can’t, I am all...
Rita Edkins
Feb 28, 20221 min read


Thank you Pick n Pay Bronkhorstspruit
Thank you Pick n Pay Bronkhorstspruit for all the fresh fruit, vegetable, fresh salad and biscuit donations towards the children’s...

African Blessings
Feb 28, 20221 min read


Thank you!
It was a race to off -load this very unexpected truck loaded with donations before the down pour… but we just managed! This is the...

African Blessings
Feb 20, 20221 min read


Valentines day was not my finest hour!
While love was celebrated, hatred and jealousy ruled in the hearts and actions – again! It is a truth not popular, but a visible fact,...
Rita Edkins
Feb 19, 20223 min read


You are gifted!
Take the time to read Matthew 25 : 14 – 30. Each servant was given something. The first and second servants were commended and received...
Rita Edkins
Feb 19, 20221 min read


Polished Arrows Devotional
Half of January 2022 is already gone! How has your year gone so far? One huge privilege in life is having a friend or friends. Maybe...
Rita Edkins
Jan 15, 20221 min read


December Festivities
There was so much excitement all round as the children opened their gifts this Christmas. We are so grateful to everyone who donated...

African Blessings
Dec 27, 20211 min read


Jubilee 2021
Congratulations to all the little ones. The end of 2021 was celebrated with some class favourite songs, dancing and broad smiles from all...

African Blessings
Dec 14, 20211 min read


Polished Arrows : Devotional
Unhurried. I like this word. I like this attitude even better. Making it to December thirty-first with an unhurried lifestyle is my...
Rita Edkins
Dec 8, 20211 min read


Approaching the finish line....
Most of us are not really sad to see the back of 2021. We are at the finish line and tying up the final loose ends. I wonder what you...

African Blessings
Dec 8, 20212 min read


Bringing people in....
“God sets the lonely in families, He leads out the prisoners with singing.” Psalm 68 : 6 All around us are lonely souls. As we approach...
Rita Edkins
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Let’s talk fashion!
Let’s talk fashion! Hearing the word fashion – I wonder what comes to mind? Models strutting the catwalks? Glossy magazines with...
Rita Edkins
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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