Category Archives: Personal Notes
Christmas, New Year and the Big Break Up
I am sure you are wondering where I have been since 11th December. Apologies for the abscence. I have taken a month off blogging really to take stock of what I am doing, where I am going and hopefully refocus, … Continue reading
Ideas & Growth: precious commodities
It seems the one thing the world is in desperate need of right now is growth. Our politicians crave it, our economy needs it and the world depends upon it. Growth can solve the debt crisis and has the power … Continue reading
Guest Post at The BIGBible
Last week I did a Guest post at BIGBible. The BIGBible project describes itself as This website seeks to draw people into deeper engagement with the Bible, especially, but not exclusively, through the use of social media. We will work … Continue reading
Friends…. I’ll be there for you…. part 2
We have a good collection of Friends DVD’s at home and I enjoy watching some of the episodes over and over. The comedy dynamic of the group of actors is so good that scenes which you have watched over and over … Continue reading
Transform your life in 3 words!
So you’ve got to the end of your rope and you think something has got to give. Your looking online for a new book, teaching or doctrine to help you change your life or turn things around. Some of the … Continue reading
What is real success?
Over the weekend I have had a few things on my mind, so I thought I would share them with you. I had an invite by email to a conference at Saddleback Church, California in November. I would have loved … Continue reading
9/11: Ten years after the Twin Towers
I can’t believe ten years has passed since 9/11. I can remember that day so clearly in my mind almost as if it was yesterday. After then years it seems that so much of world events today can be traced back … Continue reading
In their shoes…. l How do we treat people?
I have been reading lately a lot of books about church leadership and stories of people who have been seen amazing growth in their kingdom work. Today, I was reading John Maxwell’s book ‘The power of influence’ and a quote … Continue reading
Charities in crisis: The cuts and the impact on the 3rd sector
There is alot of talk this week about the massive impact of the cutbacks in Government spending on the 3rd sector. I have been speaking with a number of leaders and there is a very real problem facing a large … Continue reading
Speed Cameras
I hate speed cameras. Last week I got a notice to say I had been flashed on A580 speeding. I don’t speed that often anymore and when I do, very often it is unintended, but I find more and more … Continue reading