What happens when they leave? There was this season where my wife and I were a part of this community group. We helped to form it with another couple. Over time we gathered a small number of people in the group and we were all committed to shared goals and values. At least it looked […]
Read More When They LeaveThere’s an episode in the earthly ministry of Jesus where a rich young man approaches him to find out what he needs to do to get eternal life. The episode is covered in three of the four gospels, you can read it by clicking here for the Luke 18:18-30 account. The aftermath of that encounter […]
Read More Defining Success AgainRecently I was sharing about how it takes more than time to build faith. It takes a lot of help. What follows are just some things that helped and helps me. Not that I’ve reached the peak and am the great expert on this matter, but looking back and looking around I can certainly see […]
Read More Help in the Faith BuildingMy parents worked hard day and night to provide a good home for their children. They worked in the place of employment during the day and during the night they worked just as hard in their diligence around the home and in engaging with their children and their church family. In fact to some degree […]
Read More Learning About RestThe beautiful thing about walking with Jesus is that He is very real. He is not inviting you to an easy life. He is not inviting you to a smooth life where everything goes your way. Not only does He explicitly tell you to expect opposition He even shows you how to respond to that […]
Read More Dealing with OppositionWhen I feel small and insignificant. When I think I cannot make it. When I think the odds against me are too great. When I think I’m too weak to make it. I thank you for your word that reminds me that it has absolutely nothing to do with me other than my capacity to […]
Read More Undefeated: A Prayerful ReflectionThere is something sweet about success. Allow me to ground that in some context. The most influential collection of writings in my life remains the Bible. The single most influential person in my life is still Jesus Christ. Unsurprisingly I spend a fair bit of time reading the Bible and looking for Jesus in it […]
Read More Well Done: The Sweetness of SuccessCan you imagine this? You’re a great leader. You’re at the forefront of a movement that has seen you defy all the odds. The greatest power of the day came to nothing because of the meek and humble approach with which you challenged them for the sake of justice. Now a people that were oppressed […]
Read More See It Then Live ItGood 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 […]
Read More Maybe Reverse The Order?It’s good to be reminded of certain truths. This came about after an episode with my bank apps. Bank apps – a blessing and … well, it’s not so much of a blessing when you’re entering into the store and get your basket or trolley ready to get what you know you need and just […]
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