Connect and Complement

There is this thing that you do. You enjoy it. There is another thing that you do. You enjoy that too. What do you do? Can you do both of them? Sounds like a silly question, but it’s worth taking a step back and acknowledge that in some way you connect with what you enjoy […]

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Infrastructure Matters

The human body is so fascinating. I applaud those who have made it their passion in life to discover all the intricacies about how the body operates. How different parts are connected and the role of the brain in everything is something that comes across as so complex. Yet it’s something that I function in […]

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Is He Welcome?

Are you good at making others feel welcome? There’s a song that is sung in churches that talks about welcoming God. I think there probably quite a few songs that talk about welcoming God. It’s interesting hearing this song because it’s sung in a corporate setting and the sentiment is no doubt often sincere and […]

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The Crew Did It Together

I am fascinated by documentaries about individuals. It won’t take too much to sell me on a biography of someone in an area of interest to me I will sit and pay attention to the story of the making of that individual and their achievements and failures. It’s terrific stuff. The bigger picture, however, and […]

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Don’t Leave Them To It

There’s a lot of respect for the individual. In fact there’s a great concern not to be seen to be imposing anything on an individual. Every adult should be left to reach their own decisions and conclusions. That makes a great deal of sense. When it comes to learning to live the life of Jesus, […]

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Maybe Reverse The Order?

Good friends really are priceless. There was this conversation I had with a good friend. In the conversation we recalled an intriguing practice in certain church settings. There are some who believe that church is about the people, not really about the buildings or other things. It’s about the people and relationships. Despite that, the […]

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A Gathering: Here’s An Idea

Here’s an idea. But before the idea, here’s a few questions to consider: When they’re together, would you get the impression that each one has something offer that can help others? When they choose to meet, would you know that each one has a gift to share with the others? For some, they got the […]

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