who am I? August 10, 2011
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my age does not prevent me from fighting and looting
my clothes do not determine who I am
the money in my wallet does not make me rich or poor
No, it is….
the choices made
the character I have become
the principles I uphold
all of this founded on the one who rescued me
……there but for the grace of God, go I.
Crushed? July 8, 2011
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It takes a very strong character to go a length of time without experiencing a time when you are crushed in spirit. It is an experience we can all face, albeit in different ways, and one that has the potential to sap all our energy and motivation.
It can be people or circumstances and often we have our own triggers for the things that hit us hardest. These things are a reality that we must learn to deal with, the real challenge is how we move on in order that we may breathe new life to our wounded soul. Take courage, stand firm and recognise that you can gain strength from the situation. You may be crushed but you do not need to be defeated, find rest and bounce back, it will be worth it.
“all this seemed oppressive to me – until I entered the sanctuary.”
more leaders or more followers? May 23, 2011
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Am getting tired of talk of developing and creating new leaders – not because I do not think it is important, not because it is unnecessary. It is because we are expending so much energy on ‘training’ folk to lead that few people are learning how to follow.
Was going to write far more about this but the lateness of the hour means that will have to wait for another day!
#lovemonday May 2, 2011
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a great idea is developing on twitter. The #ff (follow friday) has grown but has little content, #lovemonday actually means you have to say something about the individual that you are following.
It is a positive thing and encourages people. Having been on the receiving end this morning it has proved most uplifting.
If you are on twitter then it can be heartily recommended
pen and paper April 13, 2011
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one thing that my love of gadgets will never replace is my love for the notebook – and Moleskine are still the best!
quotes to ponder March 24, 2011
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Reverence for potential is a form of greed that believes there is always something better ahead – Foley
The spell of potential enchants the future at the expense of the present – Foley
It is a common mistake to assume that liberation is in itself enough for fulfilment -Foley
Change must always be balanced against the need for responsibility and commitment -Foley
“the art of living is more like wrestling than dancing” Aurelius
“the greatest hindrance to living is expectancy which depends upon tomorrow and wastes today” – Seneca
“To refrain from imitating is the best revenge” – Aurelius
“an exquisite paradox – the inner giant may be awakened only by recognising it as a dwarf “- Foley
looking for God March 8, 2011
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so the lenten season begins in earnest after this evening – so many people looking for God in different ways, removing the unnecessary from their lives for 40 days, adding in the ‘important’ things for 40 days and so on and so forth.
……after the 40 days things can return to normal, the self control can be dispensed with and the life of sacrifice ignored once again. Wonder how different things would be if it was not a 40 day change for a season but a lifetime of committed change?
I am not extra holy and certainly do not want to knock those who are trying things/dispensing with things for lent. My fear is that the changes are only seasonal whereas I believe God wants our whole life to be transformed. There are way too many things that I am not prepared to do without, even for a season, if only it was different. Am I prepared to give all that I have to the poor? What am I willing to do? A mite?
Truth is…..I do not know ……..however, in it all there is the quest of looking for God
Changes in language November 9, 2010
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Control 101 youthworker November 4, 2010
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