Philippians 3:12-16 (NIV) Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: … Continue reading Finish the Race – Lessons from a ParkRun
The Loneliness of Leadership
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT Many … Continue reading The Loneliness of Leadership
Letting Others In & Labouring On
The journey God has each of us on is a very personal and intimate one. The dreams he gives us, the visions He imparts for us to carry, are so close to our hearts it's like bearing our own child! Nurturing it, raising it and 'releasing' it into the world as God pleases. Last week … Continue reading Letting Others In & Labouring On
Disrupting the Deeds of Darkness
"This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that "God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light,as he is … Continue reading Disrupting the Deeds of Darkness
A New Year, A Renewed Ministry – Part 4 / 4
There are many discussions in the religious community about what 'effective ministry' looks like and does not look like. A number of these, particuarly the ones that put effective practice and fruitfulness in direct correllation to each other - can be destructive in some contexts. We lose sight of Faith and Obedience to God, and … Continue reading A New Year, A Renewed Ministry – Part 4 / 4
