Do I have permission to lament?

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 by stephe

This month, I have asked my wife, Rite, to write on the topic of lament. During our Europe/Africa meetings, Jonny Clark spoke about lamenting and in our current global pandemic, it is an important subject. During my Lent readings, I was meditating on John 11:33-35 from the passion translation: “When Jesus looked at Mary and saw her weeping at His feet, and all her friends who were grieving, He shuddered with emotion and was deeply Read more about Do I have permission to lament?[…]

71. Enjoying a climate of trust?

Posted on May 13, 2016April 6, 2020 by stephe

I have had the privilege of involvement in some wonderful teams over the years where there has been a solid set of positive values and beliefs that were lived out. Teams where there was the opportunity of sharing opinions and making decisions together. Teams where I was believed in and trusted and where it was safe enough to fail and know that it wouldn’t be the end of the world! We all want to live and Read more about 71. Enjoying a climate of trust?[…]

69. Enjoying silence?

Posted on March 13, 2016April 6, 2020 by stephe

In this age of communication and technology, its difficult to find ‘silence’. Our culture is addicted to words, music, mobile phones and the constant beeping of social networking. Silence can make some uncomfortable and the response generally is to fill the space with noise of one kind or another. In the midst of so many words and so much communication, we are looking for summaries, for people to be brief, to learn to skim and scan Read more about 69. Enjoying silence?[…]

62. How’s your pain threshold?

Posted on August 13, 2015April 6, 2020 by stephe

Pain is part of our normal human life and although God doesn’t createpain for us through our daily circumstances and interactions with people, he is able to useevery situation we have to face, to enable us to grow and develop – if we let him. It’s been said that ‘Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional.’ Everyone experiences pain and disappointment, no matter how committed they are to God and no matter how flawless their character. Read more about 62. How’s your pain threshold?[…]