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. […]
Read More In The Multitude Of CounselSo I started something when I considered realising potential and then I went a bit further when I explored a little about playing out of position. This is not so much the conclusion of a trilogy as an exclamation point in an ongoing paragraph of life. Most parents would understand the sentiment of wanting the […]
Read More Wanting The Best For Your Children Means Living The BestMany a man proclaims his own steadfast love, but a faithful man who can find? (Proverbs 20:6) I am only too aware of how easy it is to come across as though I’m all that. It’s easy to talk a good game. I am also aware that when it comes to relationships, people can be […]
Read More MTP20 Remix – Finding The Faithful ManA man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before the great. (Proverbs 18:16) The ability to give is not something to be underestimated. Some complain about having nothing to give, yet everyone has something to give. Maybe it’s time, attention, an ability to help someone in some way. It could be material or spiritual. The […]
Read More MTP18 Remix – It Is Better To Give …Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. (Proverbs 16:3) When I was a boy, I was told there are only three times the Lord needs to know what you’re up to – before, during and after. As a boy figuring that out, it occurred that meant all the time! How […]
Read More MTP16 – When Should God Get Involved In Your Plans?
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