Trust you have had a good weekend and you’re refreshed and ready to take on the week! If not, I pray that you are strengthened as you read this and reflect on God’s purpose for your life today. I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with all the information that…
DetailsThis Sunday in church was a particularly special time and there were some key phrases that caught my attention and imagination. Firstly from the worship time. We sang a song that is a declaration over New Zealand with three two-word statements. Kia Kaha, Be Strong Kia Mia, Be Steadfast Kia Manawanui, Be Willing …
DetailsHope you had a great weekend. I read a great book recently called “Villages without walls” by kiwi Nigel Dixon. This really challenged me to think about what community means to me. He shares research from some psychologists in 1974 which suggests that “community” is made up of 4 elements: Membership (a sense of belonging) Influence…
DetailsHave you ever looked at a business person and thought, “Wow, look at how busy they are; they must be incredibly successful”? Busyness can often be mistaken for productivity. This is something I realised a few years ago in my business I ran in South Africa. I was so busy that I was bursting at…
DetailsHere in New Zealand, we are noting the seasons changing, the days are getting shorter, the night temperatures are cooling, the leaves on the trees are turning. My grapeine is showing off her colours, before losing the leaves and regrouping for the next spring season. ‘First in the natural, then in the spiritual’ we often…
DetailsA few weeks ago I was invited by a Business Edge member to have a “man to man” or “heart to heart” chat with six of his Site Managers. I asked the member for a line of direction so that we could add value to his team. He asked if I could focus on improving teamwork. In…
DetailsHope you had a fantastic Easter weekend, full of fun, food, family and even a bit of sunshine thrown in for good measure! Most importantly though, I hope you managed to make the effort to spend some time reflecting on the reason why we celebrate this event and the great sacrifice that was made for…
DetailsI have an adult daughter who has decided to become an entrepreneur. I’m hardly surprised as she comes from a family who have discussed ‘all things business’ over the kitchen table for as long as she can remember. With the recent International Women’s Day 2016 I have been thinking about the additional hurdles and sacrifices faced by female…
DetailsLittle Foxes that spoil the vine !!! It has been a busy couple of weeks, where unexpected, annoying, small, and frustrating interruptive things have been taking our time and energy and sometimes our attitude! The Bible talks of “little foxes that spoil the vine” (SSolomon 2:15) It got me thinking and praying, because I am…
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