Last week I had the privilege of visiting Ecuador with our partners at Compassion Canada. I posted some reflections on my blog March 30th. I’ve also been fortunate enough to visit the work of another key partner, World Vision Canada. Below is a re-post of my reflections from that incredible trip. ——— [Originally posted September…
Pursuing a Vision from God? Focus on the “What”, Not the “How”
Each time I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with a church leader in the developing world I’ve come away with a nugget of leadership “gold”. This week’s visit to Quito, Ecuador was no exception. The golden nugget this time? In pursuit of a vision that God gives us, we ought to focus on the…
How are Things in Your Part of the Kingdom Vineyard?
One of Jesus’ favourite pictures to describe his Father’s Kingdom was that of a vineyard. So, using that picture as a backdrop let me ask you, “How are things in your part of the Kingdom vineyard?” In his book One.Life, Scot McKnight has wonderfully summarized the Kingdom of God as, “God’s dream for the world,…
