Engaging Urban Ecosystems
If you’re leading in the city today, you have probably already discovered that the old maps don’t work anymore
When I Didn’t Speak
She was sitting between me and another man. A young woman, clearly distressed. Not composed sadness, but the kind people try to hide in public. Tears that spilled over despite her best efforts
What Korea Taught me
‘A North Korean soldier races for the border in a jeep and then on foot before his former comrades shoot him at least five times as he limps into South Korea, where he collapses and is dragged to safety by southern soldiers…’
Surprised in Tulsa
As soon as I drove into the parking lot, I knew that God was up to something.
To be honest, I did not really want to be there. But God was about to catch me by surprise. Over the years, I have been shown a handful of insights about the future. They have always been right. This article contains one of those glimpses into the next 20 years.
Sabbath Rest
After 30 years of ministry, I still get it wrong. I work too hard without recovering and ignore Sabbath rest. This strange phenomena in life called ‘balance’ eludes me. It seems to dance before me… just beyond reach, as if taunting and mocking me.
Potholes Ahead
At best, a pothole in the road slows you down. At worst it can badly damage your vehicle, cause a breakdown or have you stuck for hours. Either way potholes are a curse.
In Africa, we are far too familiar with these road hazards.
Facing the Enemy
I was 15 000 km away from home when I heard the news.
“The doctor says the tumour is large, growing rapidly and most likely malignant.”
News like this numbs.
Being seven time zones away from your wife when she breaks this news to you is not good. I longed to hold her, cry with her, tell her everything would be okay.