Despite not owning one, I have own felt the iPad is a superior tablet, and the Android experience was lacking in some key areas which held it behind the iPad. During my stay in Uganda, Susan kindly lent me her iPad 2 so I could better function in my role here. During this time I…… Continue reading Six Weeks with the iPad – Part One
Category: Mission
Marriage Advice from the Bishop – “Look at the Parents”
During my conversations with Bishop Eliphaz about my grandfather, Alan Galpin, I extracted some of his wisdom regarding marriage. He gave me two main bits of advice, the first, “To Marry Young”, which I discussed in my previous post. The second, to “Look at the Parents”, which we will discussed below. Look at the Parents…… Continue reading Marriage Advice from the Bishop – “Look at the Parents”
Marriage Advice from the Bishop – “Don’t wait too long”
During my conversations with Bishop Eliphaz, the topic of marriage came up. He has been following attentively the developments in the west with marriage and the changes that were happening. I always like to take every opportunity to learn from the people I meet, so while we were on the subject I asked him to…… Continue reading Marriage Advice from the Bishop – “Don’t wait too long”
My Grandfather
Today I had the privilege of having lunch with Bishop Eliphaz and Eunice. Bishop Eliphaz worked alongside my grandfather Alan, right until the time he died, where he took over as principle at Bishop Tuckers Theological College (now Uganda Christian University). Alan had been training him up to replace him, as head of the colleague,…… Continue reading My Grandfather
Who am I?
Discovering who you think you are (your indentity, and who you really are is a great way of clarifying any belief that is holding you back (e.g. I am a failure, I’m not clever, etc). In Tony Robbins book, he focused on who I think I am, and asking myself the question. Which I think…… Continue reading Who am I?
My New ‘Rules’ for Life – Part 2
In the previous post we looked at the pleasure focused rules that I’m trying to live by to allow myself a more enjoyable life. In this post I’m sharing some of the pain focused rules I’ve created to help me avoid feeling the emotions I associate with pain, unnecessarily. This isn’t about avoid conviction, or…… Continue reading My New ‘Rules’ for Life – Part 2
My New ‘Rules’ For Life – Part One
In my previous post I looked at the values that I prioritise in my life, and listed two lists, one of pleasure focused values and one of pain focused values. The next stage in the process, that was talked about in the following chapter of Antony Robbins book – ReAwaken the Giant, was about the…… Continue reading My New ‘Rules’ For Life – Part One
Watoto Church
The Watoto Children’s Choir is well known in the UK, touring round the christian music scene appearing at festivals like The Big Church Day Out. My grandmother loves them, and they are always a joy to watch. The children are so confident, and such gifted performers. Based in Kampala, I had the opportunity this week…… Continue reading Watoto Church
Blind Obedience
Have you every been in a situation where there is potential to do real good, but the right way of responding isn’t always clear? It’s been an interesting week exploring how to be generous in this culture. At the start of the week Becca (US) bought a few of us dinner, so it would a…… Continue reading Blind Obedience
Values: Pain or Pleasure Motivators
One of the books I’m reading during my time here in Tony Robbin’s ReAwaken the Giant Within (a revised edition to Awaken the Giant Within). The point I’m at at the moment is looking at the order you prioritise a certain list of values that motivate you, so feelings you like to feel (love, acceptance,…… Continue reading Values: Pain or Pleasure Motivators