March for the Mission

We are here for a reason. We are made by God for the purpose of good works. There is plenty of good works to be getting on with in being a blessing to our homes, our workplaces, our neighbourhoods, our communities. No we can’t do everything and there’s no pressure on us to get everything […]

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Thanking God For Key Decisions

It’s not something I entertain too seriously, but sure, from time to time I do wonder what would happen if … There are those points in life where I have made a decision and it’s been proven to be life changing in ways I never expected. Twenty years ago this month I moved from London […]

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Not On My Own

I would not make it where I am on my own. There are a few who have been with me on the journey, like my brother and sister who have witnessed a lot of what’s happened. I am particularly grateful for my wife, Authrine. Stevie Wonder wrote a song that became a big hit back […]

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Leading by Hope

Appealing to base instincts. Present something that threatens someone’s sense of security and comfort and it can successfully ignite impulsive fearful responses. Project that same presentation and that nagging feeling can influence actions and attitudes. It is much harder to lead by hope. Especially where that hope appears so fragile, so far away and so […]

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You Are Not Filling In

I love podcasts. I just love the convenience of having such glorious listening material at hand in a manner that not even radio can provide. The wide variety of podcasts available from such a range of sources. From the professional outfits who have their studios souped up to the max, to the one man operation […]

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Just The Right Approach

Kathy had just the right approach to Paige. Paige had shared the news about her Mum’s passing with the team. She was subdued as she made the short announcement. It instantly seemed to take the air out of the room. Any joviality that was in the room evaporated to be replaced with the distinctly sombre […]

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Whose Terms and Conditions?

It’s quite something to recognise the size of the issue of sin. Recognising the loving heavenly Father and knowing we are made in His image and then seeing how we rebel against that with the dire consequences that we see now as well as what it is to come. Seeing that rebellion in the small […]

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Ten Reasons Why I Love Her

It’s been another long day for my wife. The work she does is mentally and emotionally draining. She then returns to a home crying out for her special attention. Her three daughters look to her for help and it can get a bit much for her at times. She is unwavering in her commitment to […]

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