Naïve. The thinking is that I know it. I want to prove that I know it. In looking to prove it, what I actually prove is just how little I know. Naïve. If only they had paid attention to the advice given. If only they had stopped to consider the consequences of their actions. They […]
Read More GreenOne of the instructions Jesus gives to those he sends out is to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. I’ve always been intrigued by this instruction. Having the savvy to deal with the ways of the world is certainly evident. People are as prone to acts of deceit as they are to kindness. […]
Read More GuilelessI love the bit in John where Jesus would not entrust Himself because He knew the hearts of the people. Jesus comes across as a really savvy guy, who will not get lumbered with the sort of suckers who just want to use up all your energies, but have no desire to do anything in […]
Read More September Sojourn: Paved With Good IntentionsTherefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. (Acts 6:3) Recently I had the opportunity to observe a national church conference elect its executive board. Taking in the proceedings and following on from my post about reference to personal examples, […]
Read More How Would You Choose Those To Serve?At the end of Januray I informed you of a job prayer request, and then early last month I updated you on the situation where I was concerned. On Friday my contract officially came to an end and I am in the position of being in between jobs. There might be a short term opportunity […]
Read More Another Job UpdateGetting Back To Squash It had been at least four years since I had last played squash. Back in 2006 I was a regular player and reached my physical peak during that time, as I did that as well as occasionally playing football with the lads at the YMCA on a weekly basis. At one […]
Read More Parables From A Physical WeekI know it’s ironic me talking about the power of not talking, but it’s still worth a little blog. There is a proverb that suggests that even a fool looks wise when he keeps his mouth shut and life has so far outlined just how true that is. The need to talk, to express verbally […]
Read More When You Keep Your Mouth ShutPermit me a football reference just at the beginning of this entry. Thank you. Rafa Benitez was appointed the new manager of Chelsea on Wednesday (if like me, you enjoy football, you can read more about it here). He had a press conference yesterday. I find press conferences fascinating. It is not an interview. A […]
Read More Thinking Things ThroughThere is a really interesting scenario affecting a friend of mine. It’s a prayer point for you to consider. She delivers training on behalf of one company (Company A) to the clients of another company (Company B) who are delivering a contract on beha;f of another company (Company C). Her prime aim is to help […]
Read More Expectations and RealityWhere no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. (Proverbs 11:14) My mentor up in Stoke-on-Trent gave me one of the best pieces of advice both in word and in action. He told me to surround myself with good people and if I do I cannot go wrong. […]
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