We often measure our self-worth by what we have or how well we are doing. Yet when it comes to the people whom we like spending time with the most, it’s not what they have or what they have done that makes that so, it’s who they are… and how they make us feel. “What … Continue reading Love
Helpful knowledge
“… knowledge makes us proud of ourselves, while love makes us helpful to others.” 1 Corinthians 8:1 CEV “… sometimes our humble hearts can help us more than our proud minds...” 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 MSG I've had two experiences this week where people have stated the “facts”, and shared their “knowledge”, yet the last thing … Continue reading Helpful knowledge
Gently
I haven’t been feeling well this past week. Not covid – thankfully. Just feeling… off. As well as dosing up on the usual remedies in my bathroom cupboard, I also make sure I take some... gentle exercise. I exercise every day, whether I want to or not. It’s what I do. When I feel unwell, … Continue reading Gently
Stressed
My friend Tom has tough sales targets to meet. He’s working hard to get there.His boss is on his case daily. How’s it going? Where are you at? Tom is stressed and tired. He wonders what more he can do. We know that short-term stress is ok – it can inspire and motivate us. But … Continue reading Stressed
For…
I love to exercise, yet lately, I’ve been wondering if my mindset around this good habit may not be as healthy as it seems. I exercise to ship my body in shape. A treadmill I’ve been on since I was 16. While laying on a massage table recently, the “good pain” reminded me of the … Continue reading For…
Unspokenness
The other day I started thinking about some friends who “left the building”. The ones who were nowhere to be seen during a life crisis I had some 20 years ago. At the time, I didn’t have the capacity to mind as the "situation" had my full attention. But on a recent Sunday afternoon, I … Continue reading Unspokenness
Wallflower
Last weekend I went to a women’s event. During the afternoon I managed to introduce myself to several different women who were standing on their own. I could see they had come by themselves, and I wanted to make sure they felt included. I am confident when it comes to speaking to ‘standing-by-themselves’ people but … Continue reading Wallflower
Discerning
I'm always on the lookout for a good romantic comedy/drama and this week I found a TV programme that seemed to fit the bill. But like many things I stumble upon in my quest to find something “light”, it took things to the edge with some of its content and language. I found myself feeling … Continue reading Discerning
Differences
“In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we’re talking about is Christ’s body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But … Continue reading Differences
The experience matters
I’ve had a fear of heights for as long as I can remember. When I was 4, my dad took me fishing. The jetty was too high, and we had to come home… My fear of heights caused 10-year-old me to “chicken out” on a school trip as we walked Mt Tarawera. I remember my … Continue reading The experience matters
