OK I admit it. The title for this blog post was deliberate to get attention, but not in a spurious way. Jose Mourinho. A character that evokes the range of emotions – delight and devotion from some, horror and revulsion from others. I have another blog where I can talk more about my views on […]
Read More Clarity, God and Jose MourinhoRecently my wife and I were reminded of the importance of key qualities God gives us in being His children. One of those qualities is having the patience and wisdom to understand someone before exercising wisdom in addressing the person appropriately. We were enjoying a good barbecue at the home of a friend. Whilst there […]
Read More Taking Time to UnderstandThere’s this guy at the gathering, I love him. He’s got children and grandchildren. He’s been around the block more than twice. He knows what’s what. What I love about him is how he doesn’t impose himself on anyone. He is not imposing and he doesn’t demand your attention. It’s exactly because of that humility […]
Read More Sit and LearnThere were always people available. As long as there were people available there was an opportunity to do something. It was not an issue of creating something new as cultivating what was already there to experience the new together. Listening was the first step. In listening there was a better awareness of what was available. […]
Read More Cultivating an Environment of CultivatorsIt works. There’s not much I have up my sleeve, but one thing I have observed, experienced and occasionally practiced is that when you know how to give someone your attention, that in itself, is a significant step towards making progress in life. Very simple action that actually requires a great deal of energy and […]
Read More Can I Have Your Attention?There is something about fads and trends that influences even the church. I am aware of it, sometimes I have got caught up in it and I have an understanding of why jumping on the latest bandwagon is scorned by some. There is something a bit light and insubstantial about going for the latest trend […]
Read More Where Jesus IsWho knows? God may yet relent and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish. (Jonah 3:9 NIV) If the book of Jonah was to be made into a film it would feature a cast of many. Group of sailors for the first chapter and representatives for the large city […]
Read More Jonah’s Journey 3 – Running with GodThis is to say thanks to those who are chugging along living and serving and caring outside of the fanfare. There’s no great fuss about them. Their names are rarely remembered. They appear to be just like everyone else. They are not like everyone else. They are outstanding examples of humanity. They’re do it under […]
Read More Under the RadarI 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 […]
Read More About Bridges ConciselyI appreciate not everyone can make a note of ideas as it comes to them either handwritten, typed or recorded in an audio format. For some items to make notes on are luxuries they can’t afford. It’s still worth me saying, though, thank you for ideas. Thank you for the ideas you pursue and achieve. […]
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