Of all the things we manage beyond self none is more challenging, frustrating, annoying, rewarding and fulfilling than relationships. By relationships, I mean with people, so in as much as some may be disheartened to realise I am not including dear faithful Rover, or the adorable Nibbles the hamster, I am exclusively referring to people. […]
Read More Managing RelationshipsFood, clothing, accommodation, storage, transport, communication devices, workplace equipment and a partridge in a pear tree. Most of those things listed above constitute the resources we are used to managing (or not) to some degree in our lives. Conspicuous by its absence, you may have noticed, is money. Of all the resources we manage, money […]
Read More Managing ResourcesElsewhere I have mentioned above my view on being bored. I certainly used to be bored. Very easily too. I know that feeling. “There’s nothing to do. It’s so boring!” What I continue to realise all the more is that statements like that reflect my attitude to time and how to make the most of […]
Read More Managing TimeGod is not unfair. That’s not an easy realisation to come across when stuff happens. Not every day is a joyful one for me. Sometimes I go through days that are not classed as joyful. In it all, experience teaches me that God is still there and God is not unfair. Not unfair because He […]
Read More Can I Manage?Certain parts of Scripture intrigue me. Pilate is faced with this fella that the religious rulers have urged to be crucified. It’s fair enough that Pilate should look to question the things that have presented themselves to him. Jesus’ response about the nature of His Kingdom and His questions in response is quite something too. […]
Read More What Is Truth?Issues and hassles in life can be seen to choke the hope out of people. Bad stuff happens and keeps happening. Bad people seem to get away with badness and some decent folks appear to be struggling and facing hardships. Those who you expect to relieve the pressure only appear to pile more on. Organisations […]
Read More Can I Cope?Setbacks are a part of life. Disappointments, betrayals, failings, mistakes all designed to cause varying degrees of pain and hurt. During these times as the ache is felt, an awkward question still emerges. Will you progress? Or will you let these things keep you down and render you hopeless, helpless and in despair? For His […]
Read More Will You Progress?Have I ever told you about the time I played football? OK that narrows it down to nothing. So back when I was a boy, loving football as I did, I had the honour of playing for my junior school football team. I played two games for the school. After that I was not picked […]
Read More Who’s The Keeper?Jealousy is such a strange feeling. In my upbringing I never saw my parents jealous. They didn’t need to be jealous of each other, their relationship appeared rock solid. They were not jealous of others, they didn’t talk about others in that way, they embodied contentment with their lot, especially my Dad. My sister didn’t […]
Read More Am I Jealous?“What do you want to do?” “I don’t know, whatever you want.” “I think we should get rid of those and then get these.” “Sure thing, whatever you want to do.” “We want to have this person in place.” “Well at the end of the day, it’s up to you. I will abide by the […]
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