Even self-made men know that they wouldn’t have made it by themselves. The rule of God is based on the subjects of the kingdom being there to support each other. Love for the king is evident in the love for the neighbour. That kind of rule states clearly that we’re there to serve each other. […]
Read More Who Rules? Served to ServeThere is a definition of the term invest that refers to giving something into an endeavour with the expectation of having a return higher than what was originally given. There is also another meaning of the term invest where someone is given a quality of some sort. That leaves an intriguing thought to consider about […]
Read More Invest in the BusinessServing is a matter of perspective. There is serving from a position of being the expert. You are the know-it-all. It is the privilege of others to be served by you. You say you’re serving us, but really it’s all about you. There is serving from a position to look up at how the one […]
Read More Looking Up to a Brighter ViewJesus tells a story. In it a father has two sons. He tells them both to go do something. The first son says he will, but then doesn’t. The second son at first says he won’t do it but then goes on to do it Jesus then outlines to those listening that there are some […]
Read More You Hear It You Do ItHave you ever wondered about people who supposed to serve you? Have you ever thought about those who are supposed to represent you? Have you ever considered the ones who are supposed to be there on your behalf for the best of your welfare? By that, I mean, the thinking surely is that you are […]
Read More Service DynamicsThe first thing that comes to my mind is the dinner table. Later on I found out that certain families had the table set up where the food would be in different bowls and plates and it was for family members to share out what portion they wanted, or for someone to actively there and […]
Read More Where You First See ServiceHe is the leader, but he does not make a big deal of it and flash it around like folks are supposed to bow down when he is around. On the contrary he is eager to acknowledge the good that others do. Recognising it and encouraging it, he goes around and highlights it for the […]
Read More People Building PeopleIt’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 PartnershipsThis 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 RadarThis part of following Jesus is not the glamorous bit, but it remains core to our identity. It’s well expressed in this video. Enjoy. For His Name’s Sake Shalom C. L. J. Dryden
Read More We Are Servants: Our Transformed Identity from Caesar Kalinowski
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