musings on leadership in ministry
Brother Lawrence, a monk who lived in the 17th Century, sums what he calls ‘Practicing the Presence of God’ in these words: ‘I have ceased all forms of devotion and set prayers except those which my state requires. I make it my priority to persevere in His holy presence, wherein I maintain a simple attention Read More …
JohnO posted the link to this video on the community is you thread but I think it deserves a spot all of its own…
I was giving a presentation last night about NEXUS to Glasgow Presbytery (Church of Scotland). It was great to see some people I haven’t seen for ages. The Moderator led a short act of worship to begin the meeting and used the story of Jesus walking on the water (Matthew 14: 22-36) as his text. Read More …
I don’t often post rants but today’s Sunday Herald headline has left me no choice! ‘Scotland’s plans for bird flu pandemic’ was the front page headline under a full page close up picture of a gas mask. Wow! The threat of a worldwide flu epidemic must be only days away. It seems the Health Service even Read More …
I wonder where the line between a positive approach to life and a negative one is drawn and why. For many the church is a ‘can’t do’ kind of place. There always seems to be someone who’s tried it before, without success obviously. I wonder why no-one ever says ‘we tried that 10 years ago Read More …
I finally got round to watching V For Vendetta and I have to say I was a little disappointed with the movie over all. It lacked depth and tension. That said I thought the ideas it dealt with are a timely reminder of what could be. On this morning’s news I heard that the Archbishop Read More …
This is too good not to post… I found it on Jonny Baker’s blog… he found it at Howie’s… The naysayers said the internet wouldn’t change anything But the cynics and the black clouds got it wrong The power no longer rests with the individual This is an open sourced collaborative new world When they Read More …
