So, the Lord has taken us by the hand and led us out of the death of the doldrums to life in the Spirit. We are on a journey to our father, to a city with foundations whose architect and builder is God. What is it like to be on the open seas? Life is …

Navigating the Open Seas : The Disciplines of Witnessing and Fellowship Read More »

In one of our sessions, a trainee told me he felt small and unqualified for ministry. A feeling I only know too well and so I prayed and asked the Lord, “How do I encourage my brother?” The Lord brought to mind Isaiah 41:13–16 (NIVUK84). For I am the LORD, your God,who takes hold of …

Hold His Hand : The Way out of Spiritual Doldrums Read More »

Tropical storms, tsunamis, storm surges, typhoons, hurricanes; waves the size of skyscrapers, all these would terrify sailors, but one phenomenon most people don’t think about is ‘no wind’. Where does wind come from? It results from the sun heating the atmosphere and the rotation of the earth. There are places, however, around the equator where …

“Catch the Wind” Thoughts on Spiritual Disciplines Read More »