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Leadership Kryptonite
Leadership Kryptonite
I’ve been journaling my way through the stories of Israel’s early kings. There are so many lessons for me as a leader – hard lessons. The bible is bracing in surfacing the rebellious spirit lurking in the dark corners of every otherwise beloved human heart. Amidst stories of God’s patient…
Tackling the housing crisis
Tackling the housing crisis
Every Sunday as Sue and I traverse the Cahill Express on our way to church, I glance to the left and take in the view – ferries swirling around Circular Quay, the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and the magnificent Sydney Opera House. I will often comment that we will never…
Reflecting on the power of prayer
Reflecting on the power of prayer
Prayer does not come easily for me. I am easily distracted, and too often ill-disciplined – not setting aside the time to enjoy one of the most beautiful privileges I’m gifted with as a child of God, which is, time in God’s presence. The Carmelite nun, Therese of Lisieux, says, ‘prayer…
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