I often find myself in settings where there is an opportunity of receiving prayer and ministry and the question is asked, “How can I pray for you?” At that point I have a choice. What level of openness will I share at? Something on the surface and a little safer or something much deeper? When I selectively share, I refer to this as transparency. When I share out of my brokenness and where there is more Read more about 76. Do you live in vulnerability?[…]
“What is REAL?” asked the Rabbit one day. “Does it mean having things that buzz inside you and a stick-out handle?” “Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real. “ “Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was Read more about 60. What is real?[…]
At the beginning of the year Rite and I were visiting our kids in Edinburgh where our daughter was working in a 5-star hotel as a waitress. As a special treat, she took all the family out for a meal in their beautiful restaurant and booked Rite & I into the best room for one night. At first, we felt guilty having all this money spent on us but then relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed it. Read more about 38. Are you living in a culture of honour?[…]