towards leadership and culture

Taking the bike to the shop to begin training for the summer.

There have been a lot of videos of the destruction in Japan these last few days. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami have devastated many communities of this island country. The following video helped me understand the true state of emergency that this country is in.

Google has allocated a series of resources to help. Please check out their Crisis Response page where you can provide information, financial support and track the latest developments. My church network has also responded to the needs and is providing support through Convoy of Hope. Click through to support the ongoing ministry to the people of Japan.

a cluttered mind

Have we allowed ourselves to grow spiritually or do we sabotage our own growth with a busy schedule? Do we ever allow ourselves to think clearly or do we take comfort in a messy mind? I am reading a book that discusses how we let our lives becomes cluttered so that we do not have to look at our true selves.[1] I am the keeper of my own schedule and so are you. Why don’t we create more time to develop spirituality? Are we afraid of what we might find if we look too closely? Honest reflection can be a disturbing thing but it always reminds me of my need of Christ. I am constantly reminded of my dependency on Christ but rarely allow myself to become desperate for Him.

[1] Roger Heuser and Norman Shawchuck, Leading the Congregation, (London: Sage Publications, 2006). p.34.