SaturdayThe in-between day.They were shattered, broken.They were uncertain, fearful.They were cynical, questioning.They were grieving, numb.They were longing, yearning.They didn’t know what was next.It was the in-between day! And here I am,So far removed from that Saturday,and yet with so many in-between days in my life.Days of uncertainty, days of fear.Days of questioning, days of waiting.Days … Continue reading In between day
Gratitude
Love like no other
Love.Love like no other.Costly loveBloodied loveForgiving loveCourageous loveWelcoming loveRobust loveServing loveRestoring loveHealing loveBeautiful loveRadical loveAccepting love. Friday love.Nothing, absolutely nothing, cheap about this love! Today, I’m deeply thankful for the Servant King’s love.Today, I see that I’ve still got such a long way to go in loving others more like Jesus.Today, I see a world … Continue reading Love like no other
Thankful tracks
This was my local lockdown track. I walked it so many times. I still do! It’s become a therapeutic place. As I travel the world in my role I love to walk and explore places I’ve never seen before. I love adventure and change. I enjoy new experiences! But in the world as it is … Continue reading Thankful tracks
Declaring sabbaticals!
It had been a long and busy work day. I was back in my hotel room on the NSW north coast working on emails. The “to do” list was long. I was feeling weary. I needed to declare a “momentary sabbatical”. I walked out onto the balcony and suddenly I was struck by the most … Continue reading Declaring sabbaticals!
May the ordinary come alive!
Last night we had a quiet New Year’s Eve at home. I have to admit, a few times I experienced the tug for the extraordinary …. the bigger experience. And then, there I was, standing outside our house at the 703 bus stop in my pjs, looking down a street that gives a slight view … Continue reading May the ordinary come alive!
In my corner
A man of simple pleasures. A creature of habit. Stubborn, resilient, loyal, giving, fair. Comfortable in one’s own skin. A man who deeply loved his wife for almost six decades and was never the same after her passing. A man who loved his family. A good father. My dear dad. Kenny. It was hard to … Continue reading In my corner
Lighty … lightly!
Today Megan and I mark our 16th wedding anniversary. A special weekend in the city was on the agenda. But this celebration will need to be delayed as I’m at the airport, soon to fly to Newcastle. My dad’s health has deteriorated quickly, and he’s entered into palliative care. I sit with many different emotions … Continue reading Lighty … lightly!
A champion team!
I’m looking forward to talking "team" with colleagues in Cambodia this week. Building teams is one of the most rewarding things I do. It's a privilege to speak into the life of teams, help them grow and cheer them on. As many of you know, building a healthy, vibrant team isn’t easy. Sometimes it can … Continue reading A champion team!
A brokenness invitation
My physical pain levels have been high over the past few weeks. I’ve found myself - in a childlike manner - uttering: “pain, pain, go away”! Then I think of others, like a friend I had coffee with this week, dealing with a much bigger health mountain than mine. Or today. a colleague grieving the … Continue reading A brokenness invitation
Thankful in the silence!
I’m sitting in my parents’ home tonight and it’s so quiet. That’s very strange for this house. You see, my dad has stubbornly refused to wear hearing aids for a long time and he’s renowned for his television being set at a volume that allows people in the next suburb to listen in to the … Continue reading Thankful in the silence!
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