The work stopped. That’s how it seemed. No one visited. They could not visit anyone. Shut-in. Locked out. It looked as though they would not be able to do what they loved to do because that required engaging with others. The frustration and sadness was evident. Then they received the call. A lone voice on […]
Read More The Work ContinuesThe work is not a curse. The work is a blessing. When viewed in that light, Carl had little problem giving himself over to it. When he saw that the work was something from God that would help the lives of others and be received as acceptable service to the Lord, Carl kept that firmly […]
Read More Carl’s Dedication To WorkI don’t mind reminiscing at all. It has its benefits. If moving to Stoke-on-Trent twenty years ago was a significant deal for me as a single man, leaving Stoke-on-Trent ten years ago with two very young children and a third child on the way was just as much of a big deal. In fact leaving […]
Read More Working With Good PeopleIt is his portion in life. Hunched over the keyboard, typing furiously in a burst of inspiration as though he needed to get every word out there and then or he would burst. It seemed to go on for a long time, though his speed of typing meant it was only a few minutes. Once […]
Read More Crafting the Words: His Portion in LifeGood people to follow are people who know how to follow. I had the great pleasure of sitting with a good friend recently. He was sharing about his work situation. He works for a major supermarket. He is not in a position of management, but his approach to work has seen him recognised by management. […]
Read More Following A FollowerTo a large degree it is a pity. It is a pity that the word ‘work’ is not as celebrated as it should be. It is a pity that more focus is given to leisure and pastime activities than celebrating work. It is an understandable pity. After all, for a number of people they are […]
Read More That Work CallThere is something a little annoying about the focus on the individual. If human existence was just about the individual why on earth were we made as relational beings whose greatest expression is found in individuals getting together, working together, connecting together? Anyway, recently I was reflecting on the great experiences I have had at […]
Read More More Than A Group of IndividualsOne of the things I appreciate about good friends is how they refresh my perspective on a matter. For example, one good friend of mine asked me recently what do I do for a job. I said nothing. He looked at me quizzically and asked me to list the things I did in a day. […]
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