That's me in the middle. My oldest, Darren with his wife Maria on the left and my younger, Hayden with his wife Alicia
- My wife, Jen — we were married on 6 July 1991
Welcome to my blog. I am Ian Webster.
I’m a writer, posing as a generalist Human Resources practitioner, with a passion for developing people. I am based in Pietermaritz-burg, South Africa. I’m a Local Preacher in the Methodist Church. The love of my life is Jenny, my wife of nearly 20 years. That’s her to the right.
My sons from my previous marriage are scattered around the world but we got together for Hayden’s wedding in August 2009, in Idaho, USA. Jen was teaching, so sadly got left behind. The picture above was taken at the Rehearsal Dinner which had a South African theme.
Writing is my delight but blogging is new to me. It’s a great way to share one’s thoughts with others but the technology changes so fast, before you’ve worked out what’s what, new stuff gets added. Well we’re here now, I’ll do my best to keep up. If you visit a few times, you might find some changes as I play around with layout, themes and other ideas. Writing might be my passion, perfectionism is my curse.
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I do not have a comment, but may be you could help me. I am trying to get in touch with Beth Shalam and The Johnstons.
Read a beautiful meditation you had written while there.
We would like to learn more about the life revision course which we first heard about when we stayed in SA in 1995. We have now started a retreat center in Norway and have tried to find more information about these courses – but not succeded.Can you help us? Mrs Toril Asp
Hi,
Thanks for the visit. Jim and Heather have sold Beth Shalam and have retired (at least in part).
I have passed your email address on to them and I am sure they wil get in touch with you.
Ian
Thank you so much! Then we will just hope to establish a contact again:)
I am also glad I discovered your blog!
Toril
Thank you for stopping by my blog to read my song , “Mercy Mercy,” about Bartimaeus. I am a Webster too. I plan to follow your blog and invite you to share mine. Blessings to you and your family. ~Shalom
Thanks Jeanne, glad you stopped by.
The great thing about WordPress is that you write about something and then you find all sorts of different angles on the same subject. And you get to meet so many nice people.
Take care
Hi Ian: I am new to Blogging but am loving every minute of it. You have a beautiful family and a very interesting life. I too, was a Methodist pastor and have recently retired. Keep up the good work–I will definitely be checking is from time to time.
Thanks Ebony. That’s very encouraging. Blogging is a great way of traveling around the world and making friends!
Your Grandma sounds just too adorable. Glad you stoped by and thanks for taking the trouble to comment.
What you write is very cool, good work. On Susan M. Heathfield’s article, “Post Salary in Job Postings?” however, you’re completely wrong UNLESS you’re referring to “High powered executive” type careers. I made a reply myself to the article myself. I came here to kinda give you a piece of my mind but 1) I can’t afford it and 2) After reading your website I can’t help but to like you. GOD BLESS!
I really appreciate your honesty. It gave me a good chuckle.
It’s good to agree on some things and disagree on others!
A token of friendship
“LET ALL THAT YOU DO BE DONE WITH LOVE”
1 COR., 16:14
The love of God is in my heart, is on my lips, in all I do,
So how can I not give to You – a share of all I say and do?
I cannot be untrue to You, I cannot hate, I cannot hurt
I must at all times show my love, my love for You, my love for Him
I must at all times show my faith, for faith it is that makes me strong.
And when I love and act in faith, and show my love and love my faith,
Then all I do and all I say must come from God and can’t be wrong.
My body is a temple, a temple of the Spirit
Therefore I must love it so and always try to keep it pure.
This is easy when in faith I know I have His power
His fruits now present will show forth – so others see
The love of God that dwells in me
Des Squire
Thanks Des,
Nice to see you in this neck of the woods.
Thanks for the inspired poem.
Kind regards,
Ian
Well done Ian, keep writing!!
Thanks Judy. I’ll do just that.