Feed the five thousand? How much food does it take to feed a crowd like that? Five lorry loads full? Jesus is given a gift. Five loaves and two fish. It’s not enough. It’s an imperfect gift. Jesus takes the imperfect gift in his hands. He lifts it up toward the heavens. He gives thanks. … Continue reading Imperfect Gifts?
Two Jobs
There are just two jobs: Humility. Promotion. You get to choose one of them. God’s preference is that you would humble yourself, so that He can do His job of lifting you up. Problems come when you choose the wrong job and exalt yourself because then God picks up the only other job that’s available, … Continue reading Two Jobs
Practicing the Presence of God
Spontaneity is overrated. The most important things in life usually require intention rather than spontaneity. Bad things happen to people who only pay their rent when they feel like it; when they only turn up to work when when they feel like; when they only invest in their marriage when the mood takes them. The … Continue reading Practicing the Presence of God
The Presence-led Leader
I’ve changed. I’m not the leader I once was. In my 20’s I was focused on my PURPOSE. My goal was to discover why God had given me the gifts, skills, personality and opportunities I had been given. I wanted to ensure that I lived from a sense of calling, that I was clear about … Continue reading The Presence-led Leader
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