To be a man after God's own heart. Then to lead, labour, inspire and encourage others to be the same
“The focus is not Joseph’s winsome personality, but on God.” – John Piper (Providence, pg 386-7) “The LORD…gave [Joseph] favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison” – Genesis 39:21 In my reading of the story of Joseph (and with similar characters such as Daniel) who gained the favour and recognition of those…
Since lockdown started around a year and half ago, my desk has undergone several upgrades and transformations! But one thing that keeps happening, no matter how many new toys and gadgets I get for my work space, be it plastic plants, screen stands, candles or drawers…the desk inevitably gets messy. Ideally, I would start work…
I believe this marks 3 weeks of consistent blogging! I’ve been aiming for posts on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In light of this, and with no hopes to jinx it, I’m going to try and reintroduce Sunday Summaries. So what’s been going on? 1) Men’s breakfast for two! Now that COVID is beginning to calm…
Read more Sunday Summary (22nd August 2021) – Won’t be driving for Jack Bauer anytime soon!
I had a moment to meditate and pray of Psalm 150 at some point last week. V1 – Praise the Lord in His sanctuary – As Christians we believe that God dwells with us. He is in our hearts. Our bodies are temples. Therefore may we offer ourselves as living sacrifices. May our houses become…
I am a morning person, and as such, I meet with God deliberately and patiently in the mornings. It’s part of my decision to give God the ‘best’ I have. Of course, as a Christian I have the liberty to enjoy constant communion with God throughout the day. I know that He is with me…
I am not shy when it comes to spending money on apps for my phone. I love experimenting with tools that boost my productivity, help me keep track of goals or even draw me closer to God. It’s an investment I am more than happy to make. (It helps that most apps have a free…
Recently went on holiday with some childhood friends to Wales, and decided I’d sneak in a cheap kindle read. Indulging in a cheesy “self-help” book, one I didn’t have to take too seriously and one that would require very little changes in my life (I already wake at 5 most days). But at the same…
Apologies, had a very chilled out weekend, and didn’t want to spoil the lazy days with some writing effort. Nevertheless, I have had a pretty fantastic week, so it definitely is worth sharing, remembering and archiving for a future self to enjoy later on! Who I saw!? Lockdown rules are slowly lifting and we can…
Read more Sunday Summary 18th April 2021 – “Greener Pastures” (Coming to you all on a Monday)!
It takes faith to keep the Sabbath. We need faith that God is going to look after our work while we rest. He is in control and never grows weary. We need faith that God’s timing is right. As Gandalf said a wizard is never late nor is he early. Sometimes we are tempted to…
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