Five and a half years ago, I experienced a part of life which subsequently became par for the course: saying indefinite goodbyes to valued friends.
That first time, at the end of my DTS, was hard. In the 5 months prior, I’d built friendships which were deep, life giving, and joyfilled. Then we said abrupt goodbyes, with little more than hopes for a trans-national reunion at some time in the near future. Continue reading
The Process of Growth
Thoughts on national success in the Solomon Islands
This piece was originally written in Honiara, Solomon Islands, in September 2014.
In September 2014, walking down the road in Honiara, one can’t help noticing this is a bustling little town. Trucks, cars and buses rush past. A bus conductor declares “one more space, Kola, Kola!” A taxi nearly catches ones toe as he pulls onto the curb. Horns toot, asserting their presence. The sounds are immersive. Continue reading
The joy of people
Years ago as a youth leader at my church, I would find myself becoming frustrated with the team I was working with, and the silly choices of those I was trying to lead.
It wasn’t until years later, after moving on from that particular role, that I realised that I had been missing the point entirely! Continue reading
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