Blog | Eljoh Hartzer

Person sketching intricate floral design on paper. Monochrome setting with a focused, artistic mood. Showing how we live as followers by Jesus by keeping Him as our reference point.

How to live as a follower of Jesus

We live as followers of Jesus by keeping our gaze fixed on Him - that way we won't get distracted or forget why we started.

Mar 43 min read

Hands flipping a Bible on a rustic wooden table, page highlighted with colored text. A pencil lies beside the book, creating a studious mood. Someone is abiding in God's presence.

Abiding in God - a definition

Like steel that draws to a magnet, it is in our DNA to draw towards God. And from this space (of fulfilled purpose) there erupts joy, growth

Mar 43 min read

An old wooden boat floats on misty water, surrounded by soft light. The scene is serene with worn textures and muted colors. Like the boat Peter stepped out of when he walked on the water with Jesus in the Bible.

Walking on the water with Jesus

The boat that you find yourself in will look different from the person next to you. Yet there are some similarities that are universal...

Mar 44 min read

Large wave crashes against a seawall beside a white lighthouse on an overcast day, creating dramatic spray and a turbulent sea. It shows a storm and how we can stay positive, looking for the light in the darkness.

Singing in the storm

"Until God opens a door, praise Him in the hallway”. Even if the storms are all around; yet He is still Saviour.

Mar 43 min read

The value of community & rest

Even in community, there is immeasurable worth in rest. Discover these 2 spiritual disciplines, how they overlap, and what sets them apart

Feb 283 min read

Person sitting on grassy hill overlooking calm water at sunset. Sunlight creates a serene and mindful warm atmosphere.

Mindfulness in 4 steps - a Christian reflection on becoming more present

Discover 4 steps for becoming present and aware of God's presence in any moment.

Feb 283 min read

Hand holding a wooden cross emerges from water, creating a calm yet dramatic scene. Blue-green waves ripple around it, capturing a sense of reverence.

Waves, Currents, Purpose

In the ocean of what was, what could be, and how you should be, it is easy to accept that this is all there is. That's when we need Jesus!

Feb 282 min read

White textured wall with a carved arrow pointing right. The surface has cracks and speckles, creating a rustic, minimalist look. This shows the new opportunities around the corner when we face changes and need to know what to say YES to.

Knowing what to say YES to

When we allow ourselves to just BE who we are, to care about what we care about... something amazing happens: we are set free.

Feb 283 min read

Sunlight beams through tree branches against a mountain backdrop at sunrise, creating a serene, golden atmosphere. Showing the light God brought to me in the darkness of a burglary.

Light in the Darkness: How God’s Hand Protected Me During a Break-In

My testimony of when God protected me during a burglary at my apartment in Stellenbosch.

Feb 283 min read

Two hands hold sparklers in a dark outdoor setting, with bokeh lights in the background. The mood is festive and warm. Linking to Christmas at youth group at church

Christmas Lesson for Youth Group, Teenage Ministry FREE

This free Bible lesson is perfect for Christmas time at your youth ministry or teen group. The key verse is Luke 1:28 and the focus is JOY!

Feb 2819 min read

Ocean wave peaks against a backdrop of pink and orange sunset clouds, creating a serene and majestic seascape. Showing something unexpected happening.

When the unexpected happens... Navigating curve balls with God

Whatever the situation, when things do not go the way we hoped they would, it can be easy to get discouraged, negative, and even depressed.

Feb 282 min read

Wooden blocks spelling "CHANGE" on a light wooden surface. The letters are bold, creating an inspiring and motivational mood.

The good type of change - God's perspective on life changes

Even though it is good to be true to yourself, there is also a lot of value in change that the world does not always see.

Feb 282 min read

A barn owl perches on a rope in a dimly lit wooden cabin, backlit by sunlight from a window. Its feathers are speckled and mood is serene. Like the owl that helped me see God's hand in every day.

Seeing God's hand in everyday life

Even though we know that God is good; do we see Him in the midst of our day-to-day life?

Feb 282 min read

Bee on yellow flower collecting nectar in a lush green field, creating a serene and natural atmosphere. Showing God's presence in ordinary moments.

Where is God?

Sometimes we wonder where God is. The situation we are in is too desperate or too mundane and we cannot see Him at all.

Feb 283 min read

Cardboard boxes in an empty sunlit room with wooden floors and large windows. Arrows on boxes indicate upright position. Calm atmosphere showing the faith and God's presence.

Moving to a new place, with faith

Some thoughts on moving to a new place, taking leaps of faith, and blooming where you're planted.

Feb 283 min read

Two people holding hands across a white table in a cozy setting. Two mugs and a small vase are visible, creating an intimate mood. Christian newlyweds.

Navigating newlywed season with faith

8 practical tips for navigating newlywed season as a Christian, from someone who's been there...

Feb 283 min read

White house with a red roof on a grassy field under a moody, overcast sky. Mountains and a lake form the background, creating a serene scene. Showing there is a time for everything, like Ecclesiastes says.

Pondering Ecclesiastes - There Is A Time For Everything

A walk through the seasons in the Bible of Ecclesiastes and their effects on real life.

Feb 284 min read

Close-up of green olives on a branch with droplets, set against a blurred natural background. Leaves are detailed and vibrant. Showing my revelation about olive trees in 2020 during covid

The Olive Grove feat. my prayers during the Covid-19 pandemic

In the month where the earth trembled, and our hearts seemed to shake in our chests – there He offered rest. How I experienced God during..

Feb 283 min read

A person in a blue robe stands before a burning bush, arms outstretched. The fiery scene is set against a pale blue and beige sky. God tells Moses His name.

How to learn God's name

Did you know God told Moses His real full name?

Feb 272 min read

Gray humanoid figure sitting on a white background, holding a tablet displaying a similar figure. The image has a minimalist, neutral tone. It links to themes of identity and finding out who you are in Christ.

How to know who you are

Identity and your reason for being is not a mystery. Discover the truth by asking your maker.

Feb 272 min read