‘West Watch’, London, April 1994 (George is in middle of 2nd row) It is now 4 months since George Verwer went to be with Jesus. He was the co-founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM). I spent most of my 20s and 30s with this international Christian organisation. A vocational and spiritual home that has profoundly shaped …
Tag: faith
‘Never Believe Anything Bad About God’
Midsummer view over lake Siljan, Dalarna, Sweden These six words by Dallas Willard sum up to me much of what a life of faith involves. Willard was a philosopher, theologian and pastor. His learning was tempered with a disarming wisdom and humility. He also had a way of distilling deep truths into short, pithy sayings. …
What Do You Do?
'Consider the lilies' ...or daisies by the roadside. I feel thankful to have been occupied in endeavours that for much of my life have felt meaningful. By meaningful I mean engaging in projects and work that aligned with what I believe was of value. When younger there was probably a strong dose of idealism in …
Hidden Connections
MV Logos at night in Sydney, Australia Aug 24 - Sep 10, 1979 In a number of posts I relate stories from years worked in ‘line up’ for the ship MV Logos. The job involved various assignments around the world - see line up if you wish to know more about what representing the ship and preparing …
Life In Community
The Mosbach team outside the mill building, May 1983 (Yes I am in there somewhere!) It was at the end of July 1982 that I arrived in what was then West Germany. Coming from the Middle East where I had been representing the ship MV Logos in line up. My destination was the town of Mosbach …
Allan Grant 