TOUGH CALLINGS (A REMINDER)

TOUGH CALLINGS (A REMINDER)

My first shot at pastoral leadership was shortly after my Year One on campus. My predecessor had graduated handing over a fast growing fellowship to a young guy who just got into Year Two. I wept out my eyes, I could not be comforted for a few days. Thankfully, before...
INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS

A recently crowned king was asked; “How did it look like growing up in the palace. Was there a special tutoring into kingship?” His response was enlightening; “Every moment in the palace was full of lessons. The chiefs would show me how to behave and...
DON’T BE A CRITIC

DON’T BE A CRITIC

I was watching a football match with my daughter when she asked; “Why is that man on yellow not playing the ball? He’s just running around without touching the ball.” Laughing gently, I responded; “He’s the referee. He’s not...
THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY

THE POWER OF CONSISTENCY

A young man came to me for counselling. He claimed he was led to our city. But he told me; “I’m leaving, I cannot get things done here.” I asked him; “How long have you been here?” He responded; “Three months.” I told him;...