Returning from a pastoral visit, my heart felt weary, my soul heavy. Turning into our driveway though, I saw my 6 year old in his bright yellow batman pyjamas hovering at the front door waiting for me, a big smile on his face. Oh the joy! The sight was pure joy and balm to the… Continue reading Oh the joy…
I believe in miracles
"The darker the night, The brighter the day, The fiercer the fight, The stronger the faith, So I place my hope in You." (Kristene DiMarco) Sometimes when life seems hard and the time feels dark, hope blazes into your heart again. When dreams seem impossible, God breathes life into them again. The lost is found, a… Continue reading I believe in miracles
The Graveyard Shift
"Ezekiel prophesied to dry bones; through the power of God he breathed new life into bones so dead they were all dried out. There may be areas in your life that feel like a graveyard, too; dreams that are so dead that even your thoughts towards them have become lifeless. But what if you made… Continue reading The Graveyard Shift
Why would I fear?
Hump day / Blah Day
"Wednesday, regarded as the midpoint of a typical working week. It's hump day and perhaps the toughest day of the week for you" Hump day - Wednesday - when the weekend still seems far off. The glow of one weekend has well gone, and the next is still a couple of days away. Actually I think in life… Continue reading Hump day / Blah Day
Concrete
We're in the Auckland Sky Tower. Some 300 metres above ground on the viewing platform (internal!). Here as you walk around the platform you can walk on a glass floor. The ground far below visible at each step. Everyone hesitates. Stepping off the concrete floor to the glass. Will it be ok? It feels a risk.… Continue reading Concrete
Celebrate!
There's something to be said for celebrating! Who doesn't like a party?! The last week we have been celebrating our little chap winning a baby competition. As a nation we have celebrated winning the America's Cup! Big celebration that! These events have been notable, extraordinary and worth the special celebrations. But don't forget the little… Continue reading Celebrate!
It’s going to be ok
I don't know what it was about this morning. There was a lightness about it. I stopped enroute to work to take a photo of the gorgeous sunrise and to grab a coffee. Walking back to my car, my spirit felt light and the words "it's going to be ok" just dropped into my spirit. It's hard… Continue reading It’s going to be ok
What’s Next?
I recently watched a documentary titled "What's Next". The show gathered futurists together to discuss, well the future! They looked at the political and economic impact on society. On technology, on weather. All to predict what life is going to be like and what we need to do to prepare. Interesting. Somewhat scary! In a plant… Continue reading What’s Next?
Autumn Leaves
There's something gracious about the way trees shed their leaves in Autumn. It's like they celebrate the change of season, the loss of their coat with a myriad of burnt oranges, coppers and reds. Slowly and gently the leaves fall to the ground as the tree embraces winter. If only we could be like the… Continue reading Autumn Leaves