“Gifting gets you in the room but character keeps you in the room”. A wise mentor said that yesterday in a training context. It reverberates in my soul. I’ve seen it and have had to deal with the negative side. People have gifts, natural gifts and spiritual gifts. But sometimes the gift isn’t enough. They …
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I’ve done this a million times. Often the floor has been the most comfortable place for me to sit. Chairs might seem to be the best option. But not so much. So many times I’ve been at a conference or presentation where there are rows of chairs. You know, the kind of banquet hall, church, …
So, how’ve you been? It’s been awhile. I used to have a record album —- oh sorry I should explain, record albums were these flat black disks (kind of like a plastic pizza with circles on it that somehow had music in them — I don’t really know how) . The lines were music and …
Some dear friends are making a change. It’s been 7 years with them in their current commitments and they sense that it’s God’s time for a change. Location wise, they aren’t changing. They’re staying in the same area but it’s time to take up new challenges in that region. They have been Directors for a …
Everyday I receive email. I bet you do too. Can be a real pain eh? But sometimes not so much. Some of it I look at and delete — junk mail or sales on things I don’t need. Some of it I smile and read — people I’m glad to hear from. Some of it …
I am flummoxed by my inability to build habits. I know, I know, there are steps to take and ways to do it. But they defeat me all too often! Honestly, much of it is my desire to do things differently each day. I resist routine. But even in my resistance I have found I …
Photography is about capturing a moment. At least that’s the intent. But it doesn’t always work that way. I was taught, using an SLR, to look through the lens of the camera but also to keep the other eye open on the world to be aware of what is happening around you. Keep your perspective …
If my life is motivated by my ambition to leave a legacy, what I’ll probably leave as a legacy is ambition. But if my life is motivated by the power of the Spirit in me, if I live in the awareness of the indwelling Christ, if I allow His presence to guide my actions, to …
God is with you and can reach you no matter what your circumstances. Jesus said in Matthew 28 that if we’re making disciples He will always be with us to the end of time. Don’t give up. In Numbers 11, we find the question “Is the Lord’s arm is too short?” It’s not. Don’t give …
Covid 19 brought a whole new situation to most of us — staying home to work, learn and meet. We used to go ‘places’ where things happened. Places included church buildings, retail shops, offices, conference rooms, schools, gymnasiums, schools and retreat centres. We’d actually go to them. (it’s’ not just a legend) Going was part …
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