leadership in ministry
I’ve run over 100km in 4 weeks. That’s not bad from a standing start! Wednesday – I ran early in the morning, like really early. 7.20am. It was nice to get up and get out but it was freezing!!! Thursday – for the whole of my training Thursday will be a 25 minute run. I Read More …
Today is World Malaria Day, raising awareness about a disease that kills. It is estimated that around the world 1 million people die each year from malaria. The majority of these are children. Christian Aid works with partners around the world to help protect people from malaria carrying mosquitoes by providing nets and medicine. These Read More …
It’s strange how every year something different grabs you from the well known story of Holy Week. This year a line at the end of the section where Jesus is arrested has resonated more than others. Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. Matthew 26: 56 I’ve always known that Jesus died alone on Read More …
I love sport. I love the tension, the drama and the passion. My football (soccer) team is a small provincial club, Motherwell FC. We don’t win many things although for the past few seasons we have been playing pretty well. So when a Scottish Cup semi-final game at Hampden Park comes around it’s well worth Read More …
This week’s runs felt pretty good. My lower back was a little sore in the middle of the week but seems to be easing off now. Wednesday A gentle 20 minute run after a rest day on Tuesday. Thursday Another gentle 20 minute run. Nice. Friday Friday seems to be the day the Read More …
Running Gear My fundraising pack from Christian Aid arrived today! It has all kinds of helpful stuff in it including a running vest, t-shirts and DVD packed with ideas, sponsor forms and information about Christian Aid. It all seems a bit more real now! I have less than 100 training runs to go and 20 Read More …