Merle's reflections are taken from observations on the circumstances and events of life. It is good to reflect - not so we get tangled in our introspection but in order to pause and see things more from God's perspective.
In the first of her Christmas reflections Merle considers the importance of following the 'light of the world' and the difficult consequences should we choose not to.
The drought which is affecting Cape Town took Merle's thinking to the phrase 'It all depends ...' and she reflects upon the effect our responses can have on others.
To conclude her Christmas reflections Merle writes a few thoughts about the visit of the Magi to see the new King and reflects on the relevance their visit has for us as we anticipate a New Year.