Strength in weakness
Written by: | Posted on: | Category:
Pause for thought

Try to imagine an endeavor that does not benefit from having a coach or mentor. Just about every sport you can think of employs coaches from toddlers playing soccer to professional tennis players. The job of the coach is to convince you that “yes, you can” when your body or skill level says “no I can’t”!

On the cosmic level the story of God’s ...

Dark cloud lightning fear
Written by: | Posted on: | Category:
Pause for thought

Many times these thoughts of mine are a result of circumstances that I am living through but are common to all of us. Many of you will know that my wife of 54 years and I are facing times of uncertainty due to her health challenges, but as I commented to a friend the other day I am practising “passing the buck” — casting all my cares on Jesus who ...

Shepherd and sheep
Purpose above plans
Written by: | Posted on: | Category:
Pause for thought

I often hear people expressing an opinion that every circumstance in their life must be part of God’s plan for them. This leads to a confusing point of view that has a loving and compassionate God creating tragedy and painful circumstances seemingly on some whim!

I assert that not everything that happens is part of God’s plan ...

Woman faced with choices
Written by: | Posted on: | Category:
Pause for thought

I have recently been engaged in a discussion with a friend about the smorgasbord of belief systems available to someone seeking truth in the spiritual realm. I asserted that we were free to choose what we believe, but that those choices come with consequenses. My friend was a little skeptical so I thought I should back up my assertion with fundamentals ...

Trust exercise
Written by: | Posted on: | Category:
Pause for thought

A staple of team building exercises involves building trust in your co-workers.

Typically this is done by having a team member close their eyes, cross their arms across their chest, and intentionally fall straight backwards into the arms of a co-worker standing immediately behind them. Intellectually they know they having nothing to fear ...