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Miles for Meals

For a long time, I’ve wanted to walk the 96 miles of the West Highland Way in Scotland.
Over the years I’ve been inspired by many friends who have already walked the Way.
I’m not get any younger, and in a few months’ time I’ll be turning 60.
So, it was time to make the plans and the effort to go and do!

Marys Meals

Yesterday, I laced up my walking boots, put on my Mary’s Meals t-shirt and put in some more training miles…
Commencing 27th May 2025, I’ll be walking the West Highland Way with circa 25 returned missionaries that I served alongside in the Belgium Netherlands Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints between 2021 and 2024.
They’re all travelling from thousands of miles away at their own cost, to journey with me.
Together, we’re not just embarking on a physical challenge; we’re walking with purpose to raise funds for Mary’s Meals, an organisation that provides millions of children with life-changing meals every day.
As a Christian, I’ve always endeavoured to follow the example of Jesus Christ.

Doing Good

Just like Jesus “went about doing good,” (Acts 10:38), Mary’s Meals follows that same Christlike example, serving millions of children with love and compassion.
By feeding hungry children, they enable them to attend school and build a brighter future.
It’s humbling to think that our steps along the rugged paths of the West Highland Way can play a small part in such a significant cause.
Walking too, has always been a powerful metaphor for life’s journey.
Each step, no matter how small, brings us closer to a greater purpose.
As we walk, we’ll face steep climbs and rocky descents, and the uncertainty of the ever-changing weather, but these challenges mirror the struggles faced by those we are striving to support.
Our efforts, combined with faith and determination, can make a difference.
I invite you to join us in this effort, whether by donating to Mary’s Meals, or finding your own ways to serve others.
Look out for our social media posts in the days ahead too, where you’ll be able to sponsor and donate to this worthwhile cause.
As you lace up your own shoes this week, whether for work, worship, or service, why not consider how you might walk with purpose.
Every step counts, and together, we can make the journey meaningful.
What small steps can you take this week to “go about doing good” in the lives of those around you?

Generosity

When you think of a generous person, who first comes to mind?

Generosity – “a willingness to give help or support, especially more than is usual or expected.”

Who has inspired you the most to greater generosity?

I’d like to think that it won’t be some famous celebrities or philanthropists, rather it’ll be a family member, a friend, someone in the community, or a co-worker perhaps. “You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” said Debbie Macomber.

One by One. Act by Act. Service by Service. Little by Little. Each of us can make a difference.

I am encouraged by the words of the Dalai Lama who said – “Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.”

We simply don’t talk about generosity enough. We desperately need more men and women in society at large to look around, to look beyond themselves and consider the needs of others. To become more selfless, outward looking, to give more, to be more compassionate and much, much more generous.

Some will think it airy-fairy. Yet, it is a powerful, personal, potent, peace giving potion.

What can you do, who will you help today?