There are certain things that matter. There are also certain things that matter more than those first things. Sometimes we don’t know which things matter more than the others. Sometimes what we believe matters to us is something we passionately and vociferously look to defend. That defence can antagonise others. It is good, however, to […]
Read More Thrashing It OutRelationships with God and each other should be characterised by grace. One of the outstanding attributes of God is His grace. I watched this video by Caesar Kalinowski on the subject of grace in parenting versus transactional parenting. Watching it though left me musing more, however, on how grace should influence and shape those fundamental […]
Read More Expressing Grace: A Small InquiryYeah, 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 […]
Read More Team vs Bunch of Gifted IndividualsIt 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 […]
Read More Better TogetherThere 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?In some circles in the light of setbacks, failings, disappointments or tragedies the encouragement given is to put a brave face on. This face is a stoic one. It does not betray much in the way of tearful or sad emotion. It has written on it a gritty, steadfast, determined and unbowed stance. Things will […]
Read More Behind the Brave FaceMy worldview is narrow. Certain information has come my way, certain environmental factors have influenced my development and I have cultivated certain tastes and preference that does not lead to a very broad perspective on the world in which I live. Just because my worldview is narrow, however, that does not mean I am narrow-minded. […]
Read More I Enjoy RecommendationsNot 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 […]
Read More Reflecting on TeamworkIt’s funny for me to reflect on ten years of blogging and remember how that span covers the time that I worked at the North Staffordshire YMCA. Funny in the sense that I didn’t write a lot about it at the time. I don’t doubt that were I working there now I would certainly be […]
Read More Reflecting on Partnerships
