Sadly, I would not describe my default setting as being an encourager. I’m more like a resting grumpy face. Even worse, I can easily tend to be a discourager, by having a critical attitude. It takes a conscious effort for me to bring a positive attitude and to encourage others. It is difficult to Read More
We live in an instant age where speed of activity is regarded as essential. As a society we spend a great deal of time trying to improve efficiency. The recent COVID-19 lockdown had slowed down the pace at which we were travelling. I have noticed in the past few weeks the pace is picking up again. Read More
I share with you that I am a sinner, yet ‘proud’ to have my sins forgiven by Jesus’ dedication to His Father’s will (His death on the cross). I attend church partly because most who attend also recognise they are sinners. The other reason I attend is because it empowers me to respond differently to the Read More
If I am honest, I have always desired to make my mark in the world. I guess in some ways we are all trying to achieve something to stand out, to create a legacy, change the world in some way. In fact, in our modern age a whole industry of self-help schemes and coaching for Read More
Recently I included the 12 Step version of the Serenity Prayer in an email, and it started me thinking about the original version of Reinhold Niebuhr’s (1892-1971) prayer. It is stunning so I thought I would share it with you. God give us grace to accept with serenity things that cannot be changed, Courage to Read More
I have read several books recently and two of them ended with the concept of spiritual fathering or mentoring. Back in the recesses of my mind I remembered some great teaching from the early years of Promise Keepers by Howard G. Hendricks. I would like to share it with you because I believe it is Read More
In this day and age we are bombarded with advertising of programmes or things that will make us fitter, healthier, richer, more productive, more successful in any number of places; on the sports field, at work and at home. I must say I am jaded when I read claims like that. You know as the Read More
But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 (AMP) We talked about many things based on Psalm 37:4-5 this week: The value and importance of loving God with everything you have as Read More
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 I know today’s scripture comes across as a little bit cliché for anyone who has grown up in the church, but there is so much truth to this verse when it comes to this area of our Read More
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 When you take time to process your passions, talents, and motivations, you should now be pointed in some direction for the first time in a while. Looking forward, now you have your part to play to bring these dreams into Read More