musings on leadership in ministry
Looking for something to guide you through Lent? Join Christian Aid on a virtual Pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This isn’t about simply watching a story being told. This journey is also about challenging ourselves to think, to reflect, to pray, and to take action. So, I’ve found my thing to take up for Lent. Why not Read More …
America lived up to the promise of the Declaration of Independence last night. This was the day that America grew up. This was the day that the promise that all men are created equal was realised. Change was the message, but I think in the end that people voted for Hope. They voted for the Read More …
If you live in America then today you have the chance to make the world a better place. I’ll repeat that. If you live in America then today YOU have the chance to make the world a better place. How many days like that come along? Not many. And when they do you really have Read More …
‘Do you want to win the war on terror? Yes or No?’ We watched Lions for Lambs on DVD last night and I’m so glad we did. It was one of those movies that I saw trailed and though about going to see but never got round to so when I saw it in the Read More …
It’s been a while since I blogged about the West Wing but all the presidential race in the USA has reminded me of why I love the programme. It’s smart, intelligent and inspiring because it doesn’t go for the lowest common denominator, unlike the American voters who showed in their last pick for President they Read More …
From the NY Times 20 Sep 2008. Aaron Sorkin reminds us why the West Wing was/is the best TV show EVER. BARACK OBAMA knocks on the front door of a 300-year-old New Hampshire farmhouse while his Secret Service detail waits in the driveway. The door opens and OBAMA is standing face to face with former Read More …
A very pertinent 500th post from ASBO Jesus. Thanks Jon for your brilliant cartoons and keep them coming.