It is a sad fact but true, most people are motivated by self in relationships. There is always an agenda, always an ‘angle’, always a drive that leads to connection. Sometimes these are conscious such as money, ambition and power. Sometimes unconscious and in ignorance, such as insecurities, dependencies and fears.Jesus was unique among men. He neither responded to, nor related to – people’s agendas. He didn’t flirt with gossip, …
With Autumn descending and the seasons changing it is noteworthy to note that, what was – is no more. Times change, people change. There is an uncontrollable clock called ‘time’ which has no stop button. I read of a dentist recently who retired after 40 years of practice. The locality he first started at was a small village, starting in his back room. The same area is now a conglomerance …
On arrival from Uganda the first thing that struck me about being back was the weather. I left England when it was still warm only to return with Autumn waiting to greet me as I step into Heathrow with flip-flops. The next day I was back at work so I didn’t really feel liked I ‘d had time to readjust to being back in the UK let alone being back …
Post missions check list: Malaria tablets have all been taken now; pictures have all been shown; stories have all been told. Done. This marks exactly one week AFTER we’ve returned from Uganda! Still feels strange. I’m back at work and everything has just resumed as usual. This is when the ‘withdrawal symptoms’ kick in. No more sunny days, fresh food, joyful people unashamed of praising God in all they do…. On reflection …
This time a week ago I was waking up to the sounds of cockerels announcing the awakening of another African sunrise; colours of reds and oranges in the sky. This morning, however, I find myself awakening to pale greys and blues alongside the sounds of the familiar raindrops of signature British weather. The contrast, striking. Trivial things aside, this week has been a challenge in itself. It’s easy to get …
I arrived back in London on Monday night with a sense of relief, not because I had come home but because I had fulfilled everything asked of me. There has been a sense of satisfaction about this mission and the key for me was to stay humble despite the authority given to me on the tour. Pleasing God takes faith alone, but it is only through faith we can do …
Last minute lists, last minute packing, last minute washing, yes these are all the features of what physically occurs the day before a missions trip! In regards to me it’s my first trip into the unknown with the intentions of bringing support to a community whose history is described as painful and oppressive. When I was first given the proposition of going on this missions trip, my thoughts went straight …
So, it’s finally Friday- which means different things to different people! For some, it shouts ‘welcome to the weekend;’ marking party time, movie nights, pay cheques or even just extra sleep! For me however, this particular Friday marks the 48hour countdown until I embark upon probably the most daring thing I’ve done in my lifetime so far. Yep, that’s how I will describe the mission to Uganda for me! It has been …
The count down begins!!! As I write this blog, there are just 2 days, 23 hours and 57 minutes left till the 1st September. This is where, most of team Uganda 2013, will be en-route to London Heathrow terminal 5!! Armed with 483kg of luggage, 3.5 litres of mosquito spray and hopefully 7 umbrellas at the ready to meet the Uganda rainy season! Let me introduce the team: Steering us …