In a world where things are moving so fast, I realise that sometimes in life, you have to stop before you can truly begin, and that pressing pause to be still and reflect is often the best way to move forward in life.
Daily Bread
He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said.
How to Remain Unbroken in 2017
“What will it take for me to remain unbroken in 2017?”
President Trump. Please Prove Me Wrong.
President Trump. PRESIDENT TRUMP! It’s gonna take me a while to get used to that. It’s no secret I’ve never been a fan of DT. I find his manner, his arrogance, his misogyny, his xenophobia, his racist rants - all offensive. But regardless of what I think, he will be the next President of the …
Parenting: When good enough is good enough.
We all want to be A+ parents, but sometimes a C- is good enough.
Love in World of Hate
“In the end we will only conserve what we love, and we will only love what we understand.”
An Attitude of Gratitude.
So often when preaching on a topic I find myself having to really live it out in the weeks before... This Sunday my wife & I are both preaching on giving thanks in ALL situations, and in the last 10 days the following has happened: I have broken my foot, requiring painful surgery. I've had to cough …
Finding Flow
What is flow? Imagine for a moment that you are running a race. Your attention is focused on the movements of your body, the power of your muscles, the force of your lungs and the feel of the street beneath your feet. You are living in the moment, utterly absorbed in the present activity. Time …
How To Be A Good Enough Woman
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try it's just Not Good Enough?
What Would Your Ideal Week Look Like?
“You have a choice in life. You can either live on-purpose, according to a plan you’ve set. Or you can live by accident, reacting to the demands of others. The first approach is proactive; the second reactive.” - Michael Hyatt Sure, you can’t plan for everything. Things happen that you can’t anticipate. But it is …
The REAL Author of My Blog.
Over the years I've been blessed to have had my blog read by thousands of people. I currently have over 5000 regular subscribers from all around the world and people often tell me how much they enjoy reading my blog and how much it has helped them be more productive in life and at work. …
The Tired Thirties
I am 32. I am tired. I am not alone. A few weeks ago I managed to get away for a “boys-only” weekend. No kids. Good surf. Lots of meat. Bliss. But one thing we all were aware of was just how exhausted we all felt. Pretty much all the time. We concluded that the decade between …
Tom Basson 