I once had to answer this question as part of a ‘ministry review’ for a current ministry ‘position’. I’m uncomfortable with the baggage of this question because it tends to mean “Are you called to a paid church position of leadership?”. It comes at a time when I’m really challenged about Missional Leadership in a [...]
Author: Stu Mack
I love learning, teaching, inspiring, motivating, supporting and encouraging others.
I define my purpose as:
“Inspiring others to learn from life through teaching, speaking and writing”
I hope you enjoy what you read - feel free to comment.
STM
020 Try being helpful
We live in a rather selfish world! Please don't stop reading, I'm not having a go at anyone - I see so many people taking selfies; trying self-help programmes; promoting their own agendas at the expense of other people. Just look around at Facebook, Instagram or twitter and you'll see what I mean. Life can [...]
How I recently handled a big Disappointment
I recently had a major upset and disappointment in my career journey. I decided early on that I would not let it define me, but rather I would embrace the situation and navigate through it with my head held high, and my eyes on a more positive journey. I have listed some of the things [...]
019 How not to be bored or how to be bored (or 7 ideas for filling your Summer with relaxing stuff)
To be bored or not to be bored? - that is the question. 7 ideas for things to do with the kids (or your friends, or by yourself) over Summer
Faith moves mountains 🏔
Have Faith…
Have faith in God.
Have faith in yourself.
God has faith in you.
Ever thought that?
Never thought that?
Thought worth thinking, that.
Believe for the best.
Believe you can do it.
You’ll get through it.
Trust in yourself.
Trust God’s help.
He’ll see you through.
Ancient prayers and renewed thoughts
I came across this Franciscan Prayer on a memory stick when looking for some research notes - it struck me that sometimes ancient words have the power to create new thoughts within us. With all the pain in the world at the moment words of encouragement, hope and inspiration are medicine for our souls. I [...]
Things Jesus Modeled and Taught – Love
I had a chess set a long time ago, and I loved that little chess set. It was a rather funky, electronic board that meant I could play chess even when no one else in the family wanted to play - and that was always. So I played against the computer - an unseen opponent [...]
