Just the Crew 

Crowds may be fascinated with the act, it’s only the crew that are on the inside given the insight on what makes it all possible.  In as much as the crowd may get a kick out of the act, it’s the way the crew grow and improve that matters more. As relationships grow in the […]

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A Word On Opportunism

He could not help it. It came naturally to him. I saw him do it as easily as breathing. He and I would be at the same place viewing the same thing and I would be there observing and offering the benefit of my ignorance as to what I observed. He on the other hand […]

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Cool of the Day Conversations

When Adam and Eve sinned they went hiding when they heard God walking in the garden in the cool of the day. The ensuing conversation although it has grace notes and reasons for hope is still very sad indeed. The thought, however, of the Lord walking in the cool of the day, is fascinating. It’s […]

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Team vs Bunch of Gifted Individuals

Yeah, it’s football related, but it’s still good. So it’s the European Championship in France. Belgium, apparently ranked number two in the world, take on Italy who are not widely fancied because of their lack of big names. Belgium, meanwhile, have a number of very good players. As the game progresses, though, the Italians have […]

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Better Together

It is incredible the number of times I have wanted to do things on my own. I mean incredible. You would have thought I would know better by now and yet … at least God is ever merciful to me. For the times I have endeavoured to go solo, I am very grateful that God […]

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Reflecting on Teamwork

Not long ago I was reflecting on partnerships and now it’s so appropriate to consider teamwork in the light of another humbling experience. I have not played competitive sport for years. I love to watch it, read about it, offer my outstanding analysis on it, but I recognised a long time ago those were my […]

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About Bridges Concisely

I went somewhere from where I am. On returning I wanted to take my family to where I went in story form. I looked at my daughters and remembered where they were. I looked at my wife and remembered where she was. I remembered where I had been and its wonders and beauty. Somehow I […]

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Partnerships

The sporting context was the first time I really appreciated partnerships. In as much as it is a team sport with 11 players on each side, there were certain areas where two players connected to be productive for the team because of the understanding they developed. Some at times referred to a sort of telepathy […]

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