Deadline approaches. The huge conference is looming and I am frantically searching for some more volunteers to help out with hospitality and the ushering. Everyone I ring is busy, all legitimately I might add. But my dilemma is pressing. I begin asking others if they know of anyone who can help. No. Finally, after weeks…
Details“I was wr… I was wro…, I was wrooon…” was famously stammered by Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in “Happy Days” (1974). The Fonz could never admit he was wrong. This character, played by Henry Winkler, was the symbol of the coolest leader, who had it all together. Everyone, watching the show, could see that The Fonz…
DetailsA foreign country. A foreign tongue. It’s Sunday and the church gathers. Entering into a large ornate church with balconies and stained glass windows. A greeting at the door and a feeble gesture in return, spoken in English. A regular picks up the sound of English and comes over and greets the visitor. In broken…
DetailsAfter 2pm, sitting in the cafeteria of the National Australia Bank eating a late lunch by myself, I began to contemplate my life. I got up early, had breakfast, caught a train to work before 7am, worked all day and got home after 6pm, ate tea, watched TV and went to bed before 11pm and…
DetailsI met a man who was married. When he first got married he thought his bride was the most beautiful, most loving, most, well, everything. A few years down the track his eyes began to wander and before long he has run off with another model that is now the most beautiful, the most… Arrrrg!…
DetailsIf you were able to tap into the wisdom of all time and know where to be at the right time, at the right place, to do the right thing, and to be successful, would you like to know how? The answer lies in this passage of Scripture. Jesus called out to them, “Friends, haven’t…
DetailsChristmas Day… all the waiting, all the anxiety approaching Christmas, all the dropped hints, pictures on the fridge, letters to Santa, and speaking about what I would be able to do with a new bike. I could ride to school and over to my friends place. Yes, having a new bike was such an exciting…
DetailsAre you a person of significance? Does your life have meaning and purpose? When you sit in your quiet place, away from all prying eyes and the public face, do you really believe you are living a life of significance? Who are you influencing or impacting? Is it tied to money, fame, ego or do…
DetailsJust this week I was angry for receiving a ‘Notice to Comply’ from the council for having the 8 Meters of mulch on the nature strip – delivered last Thursday. I had until today, midday to move it off the nature strip (considered to be part of the road and I was encroaching on it!)…
Details