Leadership lessons in unexpected places – the power of encouragement
One of the things I love about being sabbatical is the way new experiences and old texts come together in stimulating ways. …
Cultivating an attitude of gratitude
As a family we took advantage of the sunny Bank Holiday to visit a local National Trust garden and enjoy the beauty …
Towards an unconscious competence in praise!
Perhaps you have seen this common learning model illustrated in the diagram? The idea is that when we learn a new skill …
Prayer is the heart engaged in loving awe
Last Sunday we were tackling Habakkuk’s prayer (from Habakkuk 3) at Grace Church Wrecclesham. For me, one of the striking lessons was …
Following Jesus in our pajamas
I’ve recently finished a really interesting book – primarily aimed at church ministers – but with application for all who seek to …
I hope you’re not reading this…
I was reading Psalm 119 this morning and I was really struck by v37: “Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; …
Blow out all his lamps – Samuel Rutherford on suffering
This morning I was pondering suffering – partly as a result of the (perhaps inevitable) question in our Sunday morning discussion time …
Why becoming a Christian is a bit like taking the top off a microwave meal
So I will confess, I do have the odd microwave meal. I know they’re expensive, and probably not good for me. But …
Why I don’t always like ‘Likes’
I posted a picture on Facebook today. I don’t do this very often so I suppose it is something of an event …
The Parable of the Apple Crumble
Our world’s gone mad. We’ve lost sight of the fact that things can be different and yet equal. Which reminds me of …