It started off harmlessly. In fact, you could say, we were just clowning around. Literally! But the day took an unexpected turn and before long, I was standing amidst uniformed guards in a Bangkok port. … Read More
You will surface Pt.5
Dragging myself from the surf on the Central New South Wales coast, I was surprised to see a panic-stricken woman running towards me. In broken English she pointed at her Uncle about twenty metres off shore … Read More
The other end of the highway
It took me by surprise but there I was, day dreaming about a road trip. We’d been living in the belly of a 6,000 tonne ship for some 18 months and I awoke that Saturday … Read More
The Missing Generation
What do we do when we discover a scandal: that implicates a huge percentage of the western population, that affects all layers of society and in which government at the very highest levels is complicit? What do we do when … Read More
“Letters by a modern mystic”
Separated from his family on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, Frank Laubach had an unexpected opportunity. The year was 1930 and having read “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence he was keen … Read More
“I think, therefore I am an atheist”
“I think, therefore I’m an atheist!” As I read the bumper sticker, I smiled. Not because I’d missed the inference. But it got me thinking… In a strange way, I tended to agree… in part. … Read More
You will surface, Pt.4
Whether you’re scuba diving or snorkelling, discovering the beauty beneath the water must be one of life’s most thrilling adventures. To think, an entire underwater playground awaits our enjoyment – day after day – broadcasting its splendour and waiting … Read More
Dag Hammarskjöld
The minute I heard it, I knew I was to share it. Whilst giving a devotion at a recent board meeting, Dr. Felix Muchumba (my Zambian twin) quoted Dag Hammarskjöld (the 2nd Secretary-General to the United Nations) regarded … Read More
The prayer that effects change
An outstanding promise is found in the book of James, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” – James 5:16b Of course – subconsciously – it’s easy to translate the word righteous as “good” … Read More
“Check your privilege”
Just thinking… As a young man, I was quite moved by the plight of those who – due to poverty – were forced to dwell in the slums emerging throughout the mega-cities of Asia. My travels eventually allowed Bron and … Read More