Another dimension of Mission is considering any Prophetic Directives God may have given you. This includes any specific prophetic words God has given to you directly or from others, as well as any specific Bible verses God has quickened for you. Listening to the Spirit's directives and then following them creates a sense of spiritual … Continue reading Life Planning [Day 6]
Life Planning [Day 5]
Another aspect of Mission is Vision. Vision answers the question, “Where?” Where are you going in the next period of time (3-5 years)? What is on the horizon and which way are you heading? Leaders are called by God to communicate a preferred picture of the future that motivates people with passion to give their … Continue reading Life Planning [Day 5]
Life Planning [Day 4]
Another dimension of Mission is Values. Values answer the question, “Who?” Who are you? What is important to you? What are you building on and what do you hope to outlast you? Jesus had specific values that he was building His kingdom on and he made them very clear to everyone. “You have heard it … Continue reading Life Planning [Day 4]
Life Planning [Day 3]
Effective life planning involves SIX STEPS aimed at helping you to lead and manage your life well. Today we begin with Step 1. STEP 1 - Understand Your Mission The apostle Paul tells us to “understand what the Lord’s will is” (Eph.5:17). What is God's will? What is God’s purpose for your life? How has … Continue reading Life Planning [Day 3]
Life Planning [Day 2]
To begin our life planning process, we’ll make use of a reflection exercise. Reflection is all about pulling aside from the busyness of our life in order to contemplate and think about a specific thing. It is related to the concept of meditation, a common biblical practice which simply means to chew something over and … Continue reading Life Planning [Day 2]
Life Planning [Day 1]
Many people spend more time planning for their holiday than they do planning their life. That’s a sobering thought! Over the next few weeks, I’d like to lead you through a series of daily reflection exercises aimed at helping you to make next year your best year yet. After all, leading your own life is … Continue reading Life Planning [Day 1]
Women and Public Toilets
I'm not into toilet humour ... really! ... but I couldn't resist this one ... and my wife says that it's true. Women and Public Toilets When you have to visit a public toilet, you usually find a queue of women, so you smile politely and take your place. Once it's your turn, you check … Continue reading Women and Public Toilets