The past is sometimes seen as a comfort to some. A place of refuge when bombarded with the issues and challenges of the present. The purpose of the past, however, is to provide an insight that can support the present, that can inform the present, that can inspire the present and that can give wisdom […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: When I Remember …We got used to the pattern. When he came into the classroom, he’d have his satchel casually on his shoulder. He would place it on the desk and get only that which he needed for the session. Then he would never refer to his satchel again. Bearing in mind it was for the best part […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Pick Up The SatchelShe was right. The way she was treated was disrespectful. No consideration was given for who she is and what was requested of her. It was as if she should just be on hand like a disposable piece of material. Unsurprisingly, the response was not forthcoming. You have got to treat people right. (Photo by […]
Read More Journeyman Jottings: Treat People RightWe sat around the table and heard the state of affairs and it made me think. Honestly, the first thought was, ‘What on earth am I doing here? What have I got myself into?’ That was soon followed by the thought, ‘What is the quickest and best way to get out of this mess?’ After […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: What Stage?The two of us were reading a part of the Bible. It wasn’t a large part at all. A couple of small paragraphs. It launched a conversation that took well over an hour. Why it took so long was the desire to enjoy the riches in those short paragraphs. T was such a stimulating conversation […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Good Basis To Move FromWhen I was a lot younger than today, I did some volunteering. I had the great honour and privilege of volunteering for a gentleman who wrote books and did talks on a wide range of issues including archaeology and history. He treated me very well. He gave me a lot of opportunities to help out […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: No Hard FeelingsIn his final address that is recorded in scripture, Joshua presented God’s account of the journey that His people had made to that point. It’s fascinating hearing God go through a history lesson of His ongoing faithfulness and a track record that saw His people reach the position where the land promised to their ancestors […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Past and ProgressBeing the centre of attention has its perks. You can set up days in the calendar where people have to be focused on you and you can act all coy and retiring and stuff as you also slyly smirk at the attention you receive, the compliments and some benefits like people doing your work for […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Being a PlatformMy Dad had an allotment when he was living in England. I’m not sure how long he had an allotment, but I do know that he had it for the years that we lived in one area of the town. So let’s say at least a decade. The allotment – a piece of land rented […]
Read More Journeyman Journal: Developing an OrchardShe is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. The man was so excited with the one the Creator had made to come alongside him. The one who would commpliment him and be integral to fulfilling the blessing of being fruitful, multiplying, subduing and ruling. He grew to appreciate that he couldn’t do […]
Read More Journeyman Jottings: That Will Help, Mate
