The Source
In my preparations for a forthcoming learning intervention…
Go and Do
It is one thing to go.
It is another thing to do.
Missionary…
Accreditation, Certification and Experience
Recently, I was asked; “What is your coaching certification…
Retreat and Recover
In my studies through the years, I find it fascinating that…
God-incidence
For those of us who have put our faith and trust in God, there…
Showing Up
Will you be attending a meeting of any kind today?
Perhaps…
Post Mission Life
Voicemails
Letters
Emails
Videocalls
Zoom calls
Phone…
Human Connections
All week long I’ve been building relationships, making new…
Are you dependable?
In life, one value stands out as a true game-changer: dependability.
Whether…
Paying the Price
It is my experience that we do not achieve things of value…
Remember
Meeting the Gubler family last week was fun.
Last year,…
Someone to lean on
Yesterday, I spent some time with a dear friend and sat with…
Grit
It’s been over 7 years since Talmage last walked through…
My Witness
Throughout my life, I have witnessed many physical events that…
Testing your Moral Compass
On Sunday in my local church congregation, I was invited to…
lost Luggage
Returning from London Kings Cross last Friday, the train pulled…
Fruits
And off we went on our morning sabbatical.
We decided…
The Good Old Days
We are made up of our memories.
And last night a few…
Stretching, Growing and Learning
Over many years, I have had the opportunity and privilege to…
Pilgrims
Since returning home to Scotland, Monic and I have done a lot…
Reading the Room
Some years ago, I was sat in a room in a hi-powered negotiation…
Heart to Heart
If your heart could speak, what would it say?
What does…
Promptings
In my prayers one morning this week, I specifically asked that…
Thinking Together
I marvel at the thoughts, insights and commitment that I see…
Wedding #30
Finally!
Over the last three years, we have received…
London
It’s approaching nearly 5 years since I was last in London.
Unbelievable.
My…
Pruning
Since returning home four weeks ago, Monic has spent quite…
Familiar Lessons
We’ve been home in Scotland for 3 weeks.
Already,…
Landmarks
On Thursday, I met up with a friend for lunch and enjoyed a…
Collaboration
Working together, with a group of returned missionaries is…
Lost and Found
Meet Blue.
On returning home two weeks ago, our youngest…
New Friends
Last week, whilst on BBC Radio 4’s “Beyond Belief”, the…
Familiar Melody
A few weeks ago, Monic and I enjoyed a wonderful evening of…
Return to Edinburgh
The phrase “a return to Edinburgh please” is one I have…
Fleeting Visit
Yesterday, I had the briefest of opportunities to meet up with…
Joyful Reunions
Time insisted that we finally move on.
Arriving home…
Tuesday Mornings…
Tuesday mornings aren’t going to be quite the same anymore!
For…
It’s in their hands…
Over the last three years, I have penned many Sunday morning…
Goodbyes aren’t easy…
As the curtain comes down on our time here in Belgium and the…
Surprise!
Monic and I visited church in Almere yesterday for Father’s…
Mission Dad
Today, throughout much of the world, its 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬…
Assembled Ones
After our final mission conference on Friday, Monic and I excused…
Life is a Book
Life is a book made up of days;
Each one of us writes one;
Its…
Beyond words
Today, will mark the end of missionary interviews, the last…
Gathering
These are days never to be forgotten.
On Monday, approximately…
Pens to the ready
What questions do you have for God?
- God – do you…
Senior Missionaries
Yesterday we had the most wonderful time with our senior missionaries.
We…
Divine Tutorials
It’s been an enjoyable week of 1-1 coaching interviews for…
Friendly Rivalry
I don’t know how exactly, but somehow, I was 1-0 up.
The…
Worn Out
After our missionary interviews in Apeldoorn on Thursday, we…
Relentless
Its been a great week in the Belgium Netherlands Mission.
On…
Tartan
On their recent visit, family members brought a final new supply…
Mothers of Faith
Across a large part of the world today, it’s Mother’s Day.
To…
Be
Put your mobile down.
Set your tablet or laptop aside.
Turn…
Walk and Talk
As we approach our last missionary transfer, I reckon that…
Set Apart
In our recent missionary zone conferences in Antwerp and Utrecht,…
Koningsdag
The Dutch love a good party, and yesterday, King's Day, may…
Brolly to the ready
The Dutch love to talk about the weather.
I believe…
Consecrated
I gave one of our missionaries a blessing this week and as…
The Best Ships are Friendships
These last three years we have formed so many of the most incredible…
Appetites
How is your appetite?
Appetite – “a natural desire…
New Arrivals
Last Friday, we welcomed 10 new missionaries to the Belgium…
Because of Him
Yesterday, I sat atop the stairwell.
Flooding my mind,…
Leadership Tools
As a facilitator and a learning protagonist, I have lost count…
Palm Sunday
In the Christian calendar, today is the start of Holy Week.
My…
Bricks
Remember the story of the three little pigs…
These…
Differences
I love this picture of Isaac Greene and Gilbert Staepels. (Twins!)
Side…
Values
Is it time to evaluate your values?
Some of my favourite…
“Look how far we’ve come…”
After their final departing testimonies, I asked the six missionaries…
Joyfully United Together
On Saturday, I travelled to Vienna in Austria, with my fellow…
The Multiplier Effect
I offered a 1 Euro coin to the missionaries on Friday.
“How…
Busy
Yesterday, Monic and I were busy with coaching interviews in…
Everyday Items
As we began our Social Media Leadership Council (SMLC) yesterday,…
Running on Empty?
Our car doesn’t run at all when the fuel gauges show empty.
Yesterday,…
Letters – Heaven Sent
I'd like to share a short story about a treasured possession.
Days…
Mission Leadership Council
Every six weeks, the leaders of the mission gather together…
Touched – First Hand
Many years ago, shortly after graduating from University, I…
At the Front Door
10 seconds into your car journey, you get that sneaky feeling…
You…
Cheerleaders
As an 11-year-old, I recall trying out for the school football…
Time Heals
Our time on earth is limited, yet the things to be done with…
Confronting ourselves with ourselves
How often are you confrontational with yourself?
A couple…
The Road to 200…
“Can it be done?” asked the missionary.
“That’s…
Hope
Recently I was asked "How do you build hope?"
There…
Missionary WORK
“This is hard work,” said the young missionary.
“Yes,…
Think and Thank
To thank is to think and to think is to thank.
When…
Study Time
On Friday evening, we started our online winter devotionals.
Our…
Curious?
“How do I have better conversations?” the young missionary…
Hold on
It was a simple example…
Last week we met with our…
Handwritten
“Thank you” I said.
I was moved by another handwritten…
Groundhog Day
Every six weeks, Monic and I return to Schiphol Airport.
In…
Divine Passports
Travelling to a foreign land?
A passport verifies your…
It is a Privilege
Privilege: a special right or advantage that a particular person…
I’m grateful
Reflecting this morning on 2023, I have an overwhelming sense…
Christmas Eve
It was noisy.
Then it changed.
Missionaries arrived.
Our…
The Candlestick
Recently, we discovered that the mission home didn’t have…
My Finest Friend
Forty years ago this week, my missionary companion trainer…
To a Mouse
When missionaries stay at the mission home, I love to share…
Biographies
At our Mission Conference in Brussels on Friday, I shared some…
Too daunting?
Have there been moments in your life when you didn’t achieve…
Try Again!
Learning something new and making changes in your life can…
Chargé d’affaires
On Friday evening, Monic and I attended a “Light the World”…
Heaven’s View
They came.
One by one.
Hesitating for a moment.
Apprehensive.
Nervous.
Suddenly,…
Don’t Compare!
Some years ago in the UK, there was a very popular tv advert,…
Questions of the Soul
The autumn winds of seasonal change are blowing.
Leaves…
Hand in Hand
As I sat listening to the testimonies of 16 departing missionaries…
Consider the background
Group photos are always one of those things that always happen…
Beguiled?
“...to trick somebody into doing something, especially by being…
Acts
I have sat in many theatres throughout the world.
Yesterday,…
Fires and Flames of Faith
A few days ago, 12 new missionaries arrived at Schiphol Airport.
Their…
Are you at a 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬?
Every day our missionaries young & old, present & past…
Maturity
I am a witness to the power of missionary service.
Serving…
Back 2 Basics
Yesterday in our mission leadership council, we met together…
Tartan
We said farewell to six incredible missionaries this week.
As…
Taught
You cannot teach without learning.
One day in every…
Things of My Soul
Ever since I received my first blank diary on Christmas day,…
Unearthly
General Conference was a smorgasbord of spiritual instruction…
Connections
You are not Alone.
Despite having a companion, sometimes…
Growing Older
I paused.
Watching General Conference at the weekend,…
Conversation Buddies
At our recent zone conferences, we held a communication activity.
We…
Noise
In the Netherlands, noise pollution is a huge challenge.
One…
Tick Tock
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 – it’s always running out for someone.
My…
Step by Step
The dictionary says that to walk means to move along on foot…
Notetaking
It is an interesting little four-letter word “note.”
There…
Rubbing Shoulders
Today, is Elder Douglas Glauser & Sister Marcia Glauser’s…
Disciplined Hearts
Daily, missionaries are invited to be disciplined.
At…
Looking for answers?
Missionaries receive lots of questions – daily!
I’ve…
Sister’s Shoes
Missionaries constantly come and go.
From every nation around…
People May Wonder
- Who is Jesus Christ? How can He help me and my family?
-…
Empowerment
Yesterday, we met in our six-weekly Mission Leadership Council…
Arm in Arm
Early on Friday, we said farewell to our departing missionaries…
Walk and Talk
Never before have we lived so close to a temple of the Church…
Councils
I was excited to receive the picture attached from my dear friend,…
Companion Study
Yesterday, I met at the temple with two missionaries, Megan…
Endurance
Growing older is never easy and it can be challenging.
We…
Shared Purpose
Purpose is good.
The pursuit of purpose is better.
𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒅…
Valiant Hearts
I am grateful for the rhythm of my heart.
It beats about…
Healing Hurts
After breaking my collar bone last Wednesday (see picture),…
People May Wonder
- What is the purpose of life?
- Where did I come from?
-…
Ministering
After breaking my collar bone last Wednesday, it’s been an…
My Best Thinking
Frequently our minds are at warp speed, with a jumbled clutter…
The Gift of Weeping
There are many spiritual gifts.
Gift: a notable capacity,…
Work in Progress
Are you satisfied with where you are now?
Preparing…
Dialogue
It was an afterthought.
Leaving for the office yesterday…
Sleep
“President why are you always up so early?” – is a question…
Change Your Life
Earlier this week at FSY, I used one of my favourite icebreaker…
Pause
On Tuesday morning, I was sat with my other co-facilitators…
FSY
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to attend FSY Nederland-Vlaanderen…
His hand to the Plough
Around 1 year ago, whilst preparing for Zone Conferences, an…
Tiny Obstructions
On Saturday morning, Monic was sat in the car, ready to go.
Time…
Aligned
Over the course of the last 10 days, I have met face to face…
Uncommon
Yesterday, whilst waiting on others, it wasn’t long before…
No Regrets
Reflecting this morning, I recalled a phrase I’ve used many…
Nuts and Bolts
The phrase “nuts and bolts” means all the basic components,…
The Power of Purpose
“I’m exhausted!” - is a phrase I hear regularly.
Do…
Prepared
Missionary Zone Conferences arrived again this week, in Antwerp…
Leadership Behaviours
In my experience the greatest leaders - exemplify all of these…
Twos
Double of one; 2
It is the natural number following 1 and…
𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐣𝐨?
Years ago, in one of my many coaching conversations, I worked…
Ones
Half of two; 1
One is singularly unique and one of a…
Letters to President
Are you excited when you receive a letter?
Every week, I…
Rebuilding
It’s been an emotionally charged week in the mission field.
Change…
Crucial Conversations
Consider the two words below.
- rea𝐂tive
-…
Faith precedes the Miracle
𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
Over…
Missionary Couples
Many years ago, “President Spencer W. Kimball encouraged…
United we stand, divided we fall
“𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝,…
Anxious About Something?
Everyone will experience anxiety feelings from time to time…
Priesthood Keys
Yesterday, I travelled to Frankfurt in Germany, to meet with…
Small and Simple Things
Time is precious for all of us, isn't it?
Even more…
The Mission Presidency
“What’s the function of the Mission Presidency?” –…
Above Reproach
Perhaps you’re serving a mission, served previously, want…
Reframing
“What do you mean by reframing?”...asked the missionary.
In…
Mothers who Hope
Today throughout much of the world, it’s Mother’s Day.
To…
Diligence!
“𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧…
And we’re off! (again)
The 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 constant in life is 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆.
Fasten…
Heirs of the Kingdom
This has been perhaps the heaviest week of our missionary service.
I…
Faith v Fear – The Mull of Kintyre
Counselling many of the missionaries as they return home, reminded…
Counselling Together
“In the abundance of council, there is wisdom” – Dallin…
The List
Preparing to go shopping this morning, Monic asked “Have…
Good, Better, Best.
This week, we joined with other European Mission Leaders at…
An example of the Believers…
There is never a typical week in missionary work.
And…
Forgotten Wedges
I want to share part of a talk given by Spencer W. Kimball…
He Lives!
Today is 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈.
On…
Good Friday
Today is 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲.
Christians…
He is Risen
Gran to the left.
Nana to the right.
A little 2 year…
Hear Him
It’s been a busy week of interviews for us, in Leiden, Amsterdam…
Voices
We are beset by a clamour of voices, to which our ears are…
Without Guile
Recently we said farewell to Hannah Hammer and several other…
One cube or two?
That’s a question I’ve asked myself several times recently.
Most…
What great leaders do…
Yesterday was amazing.
Every six weeks, we meet as a…
Handling Failure
Experience has taught me, that to suffer some anxiety, some…
Side by Side
I enjoy my early morning studies.
Sleep is very important,…
In a dark place?
Sometimes, we can find ourselves in some dark places in our…
4 Ingredients for Success
As a child, I enjoyed baking scones, cakes and biscuits under…
Lingering
It started last Saturday with a tickle in my throat.
By…
The Flu…
I don’t like being sick.
I’ve spent the last 24…
Smile
I am not too certain what it is about missionaries, but they…
In Summary…
In any coaching conversation, one of the most important skills…
Lost in Translation
Anyone who speaks two languages knows that some phrases in…
Living Waters…
In the Netherlands, water is everywhere.
The Dutch are…
Are you big-hearted?
The heart is a tender place.
Often, we may describe…
Ambition
When Joe Wilson finished college and joined his father in a…
Love Letters
Last night we had some good friends visit, John and Rebecca…
Using time wisely
"𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲…
A Big Hug
There is nothing like a hug, to help someone feel loved.
In…
Good things take time
Everything important in life takes time.
This week one…
Sandpaper
Regularly, I enjoy watching “The Repair Shop” on BBC1.
Oftentimes,…
Undaunted
𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬…
All My Heart
My daily routine…
After I dress myself in my shirt…
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰?
12 months ago, I recall listening to a Europe wide devotional…
Just Ask
After completing my university studies, I encountered Meta-Morphose,…
A treasured delicacy
A new fresh nut stall has appeared outside our local supermarket.
For…
Habits
𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬!
I have a regular early morning…
Conversations Matter
Yesterday, for a while Monic and I sat in conversation together.
Conversation:…
Self-reflection
Daily, I consciously make time for self-reflection.
It…
Seekers Wanted
As a child, I often played hide-n-seek.
Hide-n-seek…
𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 – the key that opens every door.
“𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 is the key that opens…
Jump in!
Did you dip your toes in the water a little?
OR
Did…
Time is Life
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞.
It is irreversible…
Treasures
“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young…
Three Gifts
𝓣𝓱𝓻𝓮𝓮 𝓖𝓲𝓯𝓽𝓼...
Our missionaries…
Welcome Back
𝑾𝒆𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒄𝒌!
It seemed…
All In
All In
This weekend marks a significant date…
Oops!
Oops!
Yesterday, after a busy morning at Schiphol…
Tangled
Tangled?
Looking at Christmas fairy…
Lamplighters…
Lamplighters
Jesus Christ is the light…
The Rear View
The Rear View
Are you spending…
Standards
𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔....
stan·dard:…
No Room?
No room?
We had an incredible Christmas…
That’s Nuts!
We were in Ijsselstein on Saturday visiting my brother-in-law…
Glorious!
Glorious!
Friday was a long day of…
A Pale Blue Dot
What is your 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?
It…
Don’t forget to laugh!
A fun experience from Belgium last week.
Departing our…
“It made my day.”
Travelling has been a constant for us this week, with nights…
To the Rescue
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐱...
He is an energetic…
The Master Puzzler
"I’ve seen a lot of posts lately about the church, why people…
Remembrance
Today is Remembrance Sunday in the UK.
On the 11th it was…
Practice!
What makes a man or a woman a good musician?
𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞.
What…
Information leads to Inspiration
“𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧…
Are you being tested?
Many things look good until they are 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝.
Many…
Scaling
“On a 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 of 1 to 10, where do you currently…
What is of greatest worth?
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭…
Are you tiptoeing through the tulips?
We need 𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬!
Over the last…
Are you hungry?
“That’s it then, sadly we won’t be going…”
Monic…
Patterns
That's a 3-year-old me on the left, with my younger sister…
Sifting
“Would you like a hot chocolate?”
That’s a favourite…
Procrastination!
Are you putting things off - again!?
Aren't you tired…
“Will we take the stairs?”
Heading down to breakfast from our 6th floor hotel room in…
Armed with Righteousness
“Can we get a light sabre photo?” asked Elizabeth Anderson.
Following…
Your true potential
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝…
Seasons
“There’s that clatter again…” I thought.
This…
Emotions!
Do you pay attention to your feelings?
Yesterday, as we drove…
J-O-Y.
Do you feel 𝐣𝐨𝐲 in your life?
Are you searching…
Too much to do?
Are you pushing yourself too hard?
Personally, I’m…
Expect the Unexpected!
Things don't always turn out the way you planned!
On…
Discouraged?
𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨…
N.O. Two simple letters – No
Do you ever say “𝐘𝐞𝐬” to someone, when you mean…
Do you care?
Do you question your motives?
The crux of my personal…
Who is your wise guide?
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞?
Harry…
Let’s huddle!
𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞…
Are you wrestling?
Are you wrestling with something or someone?
Perhaps…
A Heroes Journey
Have any of these people touched your heart recently?
Harry…
Elevate Your Thoughts
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭…
Where can you turn for peace?
𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮…
Prayer – an act of faith.
"𝐈𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝…
As a Man Thinketh
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤…
Building Rapport
Recently I was asked – “How do you build rapport?”
Rapport…
Why not religion?
Why not Religion?
As Rabbi Jonathan Sacks taught: “[Religion]…
Turn it Off!
“𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭.”
In…
Stay in the Boat
“Let’s get in the boat” I said.
However, it wasn’t…
Medium…
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲…
Words Matter
Do you listen to your heart?
Words matter.
All week long…
Transfers
“𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫…
Slow Down.
Did you miss anything?
Every day, I try to learn a new…
Just this once
“Can’t we do it just this once President?”
Sound familiar?
Small…
Motivation
“Do you have time for a game President?”
This question…
Warnings!
“There it goes again” – I thought.
At that moment…
Somethingism
Do you believe in 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠?
Our…
Is it for real?
𝐃𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤…
Cullen Skink
“President, you look a little tired, you should take a 10-minute…
Feeling Forgotten?
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞?
I…
Choose to Play
"𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨…
Being Heard
𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝?
Years…
The Enos Challenge
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲?
“Studying…
Its time to wake up!
Are you wide awake or sleepwalking through life?
Are…
A still small voice.
𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮…
Emotional Rollercoasters
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫…
Strength in unity
Why should less be more?
A few days ago, we received a letter…
A little wink
Do they smile back at you?
Last weekend, Monic and I…
Learning takes practice.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭…
Attitude
“How do I remain 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, when so…
A stranger here
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞…
Being heard
Have you ever met someone who not only listened to you but…
Understanding
Let me dispel the misunderstanding...
Today I will be…
Silence has power
The world is getting louder.
There is a lot of noise…
The Book of Life
I was asked recently, "𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞…
The Right Thing
"𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭…
Being one.
Manchester, Dundee, Leeds, Newcastle, Carlisle, Torquay and…
Be there!
𝐁𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!
Whilst on a video call…
What is my destination?
Daily we travel throughout Belgium and the Netherlands –…
The extra mile
Recently I was asked, “𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬…
Finishers Wanted
Recently I was asked; "How do I improve my self-discipline?"
It…
Is love the answer?
𝐈𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫?
Celebrating…
Do you accept mistakes?
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬?
We…
Cramming!
𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠…
Self-Mastery
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐈 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭…
What path are you on in life?
Recently I was asked "Am I on the right path?"
Throughout…
Gen Z Children
“That is so annoying!” I said to Megan as we laughed and…
Sweet Reunions
𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 were…
Exhortation – Menin Gate, Ipres
One word played through my mind over and over again on Tuesday,…
What do you want to become?
Are you clear about what you want to become?
Dallin…
Is there a God?
Frequently I'm asked - "Is there a God, is there a creator?"
In…
Coincidence or Tender Mercy?
Looking Back and Moving Forward.
When – April 2008…
Under Pressure?
Under pressure? Feeling stressed? A lot on your plate?
Usually,…
Do you act or react?
Do you act or react?
I like this story told by Dallin…
Face the Fear!
“Aren’t you a little nervous?” asked the missionaries.…
I’ll be happy when….
I often hear people say….
"I'll be happy when....(fill…
My Favourite Dutch Words
One of the missionaries asked….“What are your favourite…
Attitude – The Little Engine That Could
“Make no small plans. They have no magic to stir men’s…
Straight and Tall
Walking along the Vliet (our local canal), into town this week,…
Lessons from Juggling….
“Can anyone juggle?” I asked.
A few raised their hands…
The Book of Mormon Musical
Our version is 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲…
Once Upon A Time….
Consider the meaning of “𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒖𝒑𝒐𝒏…
Do, Feel, Learn….
I have listened to hundreds, if not thousands of workshops, talks…
You….growing older.
It is later than you think.
Remember how short our time…
Marathons and Missions – the same, but different
𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭…
Courage
Courage is the great need of our time.
Courage requires consequence.
If…
Remember to say please.
Remember to say 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞..
Not too long ago,…
Feet that bring peace!
As our missionaries walked into the mission home for Mission…
Growth Rings
Every human being is also a human 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈.
A…
Lessons that change us
𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭…
Deep Roots
Storms blew across Europe on Friday.
Whilst walking…
Unity
“Leadership is influence - nothing more, nothing less”–…
Are you sleepwalking through life?
Are you sleepwalking through life?
I remember years…
Learning Patience
Almost daily, I pass this traffic light as I set forth on any…
Signatures
“That simply cannot be…” I thought puzzlingly to myself…
How do you honour someone?
How do you honour someone?
If you are the Queen, you…
Look Up!
Look Up!
"I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and…
Honour, Help, Obey
Growing up in Scotland, I enjoyed going to cub scouts for a…
Are you drifting?
One of the common traps of life is 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈.
From…
Disappointment
After coming in contact with someone with Covid this week,…
Time
As a teenager, only moments ago, I had time aplenty. However,…
Improving!
“Wees niet bang om fouten te maken, iedereen die een nieuwe…
Curiosity
Out for a walk in the Scheveningse Bosjes yesterday, “that’s…
Customs
Do you have any customs or habits in your country that communicate…
What lies within us….
I love quotes! They are insightful, oftentimes intriguing and…
What’s in a name?
Missionary coaching interviews – our favourite time as mission…
Measuring Progress
How do you measure your progress?
....It's just gone…
Overloaded?
Last Sunday, we decided to gourmet with the missionaries for…
Enjoying the Moment
Recently I was asked, “How can you be really present and…
What does it mean to commune with God?
Arising from my knees early this morning, I asked myself had…
What will I write about today?
Picking up my new journal for 2022 this morning, “What will…
Goals – do we need a bigger truck?
Another year, and goal setting is back on everyone's mind again…
Friendship
What new friendships have you made this year?
Reflecting…
The difference between a good and a great leader.
Recently I was asked "what is the key to becoming a leader?"
In…
Christmas Memories
This Christmas season has brought many opportunities to spend…
Learning – Lighting the way ahead.
I love to learn.
The older I become, the more I enjoy…
Interruptions!
“Will I answer that?” I thought.
It had been an extremely…
Dealing with stress…
Recently I was asked "How do you cope with stressful situations"…
Like flame unquenchable – passing the torch
"What do you see in this image?" I asked in the online mission…
Light the World
"Big bobbles at the bottom and small ones at the top" said…
Honesty
"That's amazing! We have never received that amount ever in…
Speak up
"Do any of you attend church?" asked my English teacher in…
The Pursuit of Excellence
"And what are you going to do now?" asked President Goodman,…
What path are you following?
Where will you walk today?
We love to walk!
Walking…
Devotion
What are you devoted to?
What happens when you live…
Mission Service
Recently, I have been asked this a few times; “What do you…
Ask first!
Standing in the kitchen, Monic passed me the jar of beetroot.
Having…
Ministering
Several times in the last week or two, I have been asked "What…
Nobody is a Nobody
𝐍𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲!
Through…
What personal battles do you face?
What do you wrestle with?
What is your biggest personal…
Enough!
Okay people.... seriously, when is enough, enough?
Are…
Adapting to Change
Years ago, I worked for a company whose logo incorporated a…
From Dark to Light
Are you fumbling around in the darkness?
The storms…
Culture
"What is that for?" she asked.
"Its an egg cup." I replied.
Then…
How do I become a better leader?
Recently I was asked, "How can I be a better leader?"
My…
Agile Thinking!
"It's okay" I said, "I'll pop down to the car for it...."
Let…
Simple Symbols & Formulas
Pondering after general conference weekend, it struck me this…