Remembering scripture like music!
I’ve been chewing on this some more (See last Saturday “Old Albums”) and I think there’s another few reasons why music and albums are more easily remembered than scripture….
1. If you listen to an album 10 times you’ve invested say 10 hours approx. When was the last time I focused 10 hours on the equivalent bible content – say 10 chapters?
2. If you sing along, a thing I’ve been known to do your engaging your memory as well as mind. Would it be better to read scripture aloud?
3. I allow music to stimulate my heart, mind, and emotions. How often have I allowed scripture to invade more than my intellect?
I’ve always believed in the importance of meditating on scripture and part of that I believe is to memorise it. After all Joshua 1 Vs 8 tells us to meditate on it day and night. Therefore I believe its right that we should invest in and exhaust every avenue open that assists us in this task. So if you can think of a few more share them out!!
MOT
I can’t believe it – yes the car failed….. I’m not that annoyed about it but I could do without the hassle and expense. I just can’t wait to change the thing. Don’t get me wrong its not a bad car and in fairness to it, it does have 111,316 miles on the clock. I suppose I’m just too busy for the hassle it occasionally gives me.
A word of appreciation: - For pain killers! My jaw, ear, and glands have all appreciated them greatly recently – it’s a pity I can’t say the same for my gut!
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Therapy
Its always good to come home from a really bad day and catch up with people’s lives through the blog. Deb’s last article looking at a missionary from the 30’s is really interesting, Charlie’s blurb about Fiona having a bun in the oven is hysterical (Particularly Paul’s comments of surprise), and this girl Olga from Moldova showing an unhealthy interest first in Niall and then in any man with a pulse just takes me to the fair…..
Prayer request
Folks its looking like I’ve either got an ear infection, a swollen gland in my neck or ….. wait for it….. one of my other wisdom teeth is now giving gip! Please pray that the doctor on Thursday can identify the problem and that its not the third option. Oh and my cars MOT is tomorrow send a few up that she passes without any nasty shocks!
A word of appreciation:- For the good job “Real Cycles” did in servicing my bike!
Its always good to come home from a really bad day and catch up with people’s lives through the blog. Deb’s last article looking at a missionary from the 30’s is really interesting, Charlie’s blurb about Fiona having a bun in the oven is hysterical (Particularly Paul’s comments of surprise), and this girl Olga from Moldova showing an unhealthy interest first in Niall and then in any man with a pulse just takes me to the fair…..
Prayer request
Folks its looking like I’ve either got an ear infection, a swollen gland in my neck or ….. wait for it….. one of my other wisdom teeth is now giving gip! Please pray that the doctor on Thursday can identify the problem and that its not the third option. Oh and my cars MOT is tomorrow send a few up that she passes without any nasty shocks!
A word of appreciation:- For the good job “Real Cycles” did in servicing my bike!
Saturday, April 26, 2003
Old Albums
Recently I listened to an album from a band called “The Adventures”. I’m sure I haven’t listened to that album for at least 4 – 5 years or more and it still sounds great. The thing that hit me about it was that although it had been a very long time since I had listened to the album I still knew most of the words to all of the songs and even more surprising still knew the running order so well that I could accurately predict what song was coming next. My question – how come I don’t remember scripture like that? And would the bible on CD help?
Harley Davidson
Had a great day with Hugo yesterday. We went looking for a new gun for him up in a shop in Toome and then over to Ballymena for a Jeff Duke at the Harley Davidson store. It was a real blokes day and one that was very much welcomed - the problem is its left me with the desire to become a biker!
A word of appreciation:- For Tony Hadley winning “Reborn in the USA” I couldn’t have taken it if Michelle Gayle had of won!
Recently I listened to an album from a band called “The Adventures”. I’m sure I haven’t listened to that album for at least 4 – 5 years or more and it still sounds great. The thing that hit me about it was that although it had been a very long time since I had listened to the album I still knew most of the words to all of the songs and even more surprising still knew the running order so well that I could accurately predict what song was coming next. My question – how come I don’t remember scripture like that? And would the bible on CD help?
Harley Davidson
Had a great day with Hugo yesterday. We went looking for a new gun for him up in a shop in Toome and then over to Ballymena for a Jeff Duke at the Harley Davidson store. It was a real blokes day and one that was very much welcomed - the problem is its left me with the desire to become a biker!
A word of appreciation:- For Tony Hadley winning “Reborn in the USA” I couldn’t have taken it if Michelle Gayle had of won!
Friday, April 25, 2003
Ten for the weekend!
Some of my favourite sounds
1. My sister Bev’s burps (I’ve never heard anyone come even close to the quality of hers)
2. Waves at the beach
3. The wind through trees
4. The rain in a tent
5. The banjo
6. A steam train
7. The Derry accent
8. The pan pipes
9. A Ducati motorbike
10. A purring cat
War Child
Sixty million people have been killed in wars during the 20th Century. As you read this, over 30 wars and conflicts rage around the world. Some fill our TV screens with appalling images of distress, emphasising war’s brutalising effect on man. Many of these wars go unreported, often due to political expediency or lack of interest.They reveal a shaming pattern: Over 80% of war casualties are now civilians - mainly women and children. Children are amongst the first casualties of any armed conflict, always the most vulnerable and innocent of victims.In the last decade alone 1.5 million children have died in wars. Four million have been disabled and a further 10 million traumatised. The severe psychological wounds that war inflicts on children can scar them for life, crippling the very generations that must one day re-build their devastated countries. For the future peace of the world we must do everything in our power to help these war children.
War Child is a network of independent organisations working across the world to help children affected by war. War Child stands on the twin beliefs: that we’re not free to ignore an innocent victim’s plea for help and that children are the seed-corn of society, its future hope. War Child interprets the term ‘war zone’ to include areas of current armed conflict, areas where children are still suffering from the devastation of war leaves in its aftermath; and areas where children’s lives are in jeopardy due to poverty, violence and disease.
War Child’s Aims
1. To alleviate the suffering of children by bringing material aid into war zones.
2. To support those children who have been evacuated into refugee camps.
3. To initiate rehabilitation programmes once children return safely to their homes. This includes identifying needs for capital reconstruction projects.
4. To be instrumental in healing the psychological damage caused to children by their experiences of war.
Hope
I tell you what - I haven't bought their new fundraising album "Hope" featuring Avril Lavigne, Travis, Moby, Charlatans etc but after reading this its on my list!
A word of appreciation: - For my dad who not only papered our living room yesterday but is thinking of selling me his car in August instead of October!!!! What a guy....
Some of my favourite sounds
1. My sister Bev’s burps (I’ve never heard anyone come even close to the quality of hers)
2. Waves at the beach
3. The wind through trees
4. The rain in a tent
5. The banjo
6. A steam train
7. The Derry accent
8. The pan pipes
9. A Ducati motorbike
10. A purring cat
War Child
Sixty million people have been killed in wars during the 20th Century. As you read this, over 30 wars and conflicts rage around the world. Some fill our TV screens with appalling images of distress, emphasising war’s brutalising effect on man. Many of these wars go unreported, often due to political expediency or lack of interest.They reveal a shaming pattern: Over 80% of war casualties are now civilians - mainly women and children. Children are amongst the first casualties of any armed conflict, always the most vulnerable and innocent of victims.In the last decade alone 1.5 million children have died in wars. Four million have been disabled and a further 10 million traumatised. The severe psychological wounds that war inflicts on children can scar them for life, crippling the very generations that must one day re-build their devastated countries. For the future peace of the world we must do everything in our power to help these war children.
War Child is a network of independent organisations working across the world to help children affected by war. War Child stands on the twin beliefs: that we’re not free to ignore an innocent victim’s plea for help and that children are the seed-corn of society, its future hope. War Child interprets the term ‘war zone’ to include areas of current armed conflict, areas where children are still suffering from the devastation of war leaves in its aftermath; and areas where children’s lives are in jeopardy due to poverty, violence and disease.
War Child’s Aims
1. To alleviate the suffering of children by bringing material aid into war zones.
2. To support those children who have been evacuated into refugee camps.
3. To initiate rehabilitation programmes once children return safely to their homes. This includes identifying needs for capital reconstruction projects.
4. To be instrumental in healing the psychological damage caused to children by their experiences of war.
Hope
I tell you what - I haven't bought their new fundraising album "Hope" featuring Avril Lavigne, Travis, Moby, Charlatans etc but after reading this its on my list!
A word of appreciation: - For my dad who not only papered our living room yesterday but is thinking of selling me his car in August instead of October!!!! What a guy....
Thursday, April 24, 2003
Panchen Lama Birthday Campaign
Tomorrow, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima will be 14 years old. He will have spent eight years being held by the Chinese authorities because of who he is.
In 1995, he was just six years old when following his recognition as the 11th Panchen Lama (Panchen Lama is a title like Vice-President or Prime Minister that Tibetans give to the second greatest leader of Tibet.) by the Dalai Lama, Gedhun and his family were abducted by the Chinese authorities. These same authorities were desperate to control the top Tibetan Buddhist positions as a means of combating the political dissent that emanated from the ranks of nuns and monks in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Despite requests from the UN and numerous governments, the Chinese authorities have so far refused to allow impartial international observers to meet with Gedhun and his family to check on their health and well-being. For more information on Tibet and related issues check out Free Tibet
On the road again
Got up early this morning (06.30) and got my bike out. I was gutted to see the state it was in. I bought it say 4 - 5 years ago and put 250 miles on its clock winter came in and I didn't get serious about it again. Now the GT after being in the shed for a few years is rusty, the tyres are flat and the gears need a service....... You know I always wanted a Kona and I'm coming 30 next month! Naaa maybe not.
A word of appreciation: - For the great night I had last night at Hugo & Sue Dales and for the great pleasure I took in watching Man Utd being stopped in their tracks with their obsession for European glory!!
Tomorrow, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima will be 14 years old. He will have spent eight years being held by the Chinese authorities because of who he is.
In 1995, he was just six years old when following his recognition as the 11th Panchen Lama (Panchen Lama is a title like Vice-President or Prime Minister that Tibetans give to the second greatest leader of Tibet.) by the Dalai Lama, Gedhun and his family were abducted by the Chinese authorities. These same authorities were desperate to control the top Tibetan Buddhist positions as a means of combating the political dissent that emanated from the ranks of nuns and monks in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Despite requests from the UN and numerous governments, the Chinese authorities have so far refused to allow impartial international observers to meet with Gedhun and his family to check on their health and well-being. For more information on Tibet and related issues check out Free Tibet
On the road again
Got up early this morning (06.30) and got my bike out. I was gutted to see the state it was in. I bought it say 4 - 5 years ago and put 250 miles on its clock winter came in and I didn't get serious about it again. Now the GT after being in the shed for a few years is rusty, the tyres are flat and the gears need a service....... You know I always wanted a Kona and I'm coming 30 next month! Naaa maybe not.
A word of appreciation: - For the great night I had last night at Hugo & Sue Dales and for the great pleasure I took in watching Man Utd being stopped in their tracks with their obsession for European glory!!
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
UK says it may dump more nuclear waste in Irish Sea after 2006
Britain said in December that it might have to dump radioactive pollution stockpiled at its Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant into the Irish Sea after 2006 as tanks storing the waste age and may become unsafe.
Environment Minister Michael Meacher said the government was researching ways to store the waste permanently onland but if this was not successful, then the radioactive liquid technetium-99 kept in offshore tanks may be dumped in the sea. "If the tanks can't take it beyond 2006, then we might have to look at an alternative solution... to discharge (their contents) into the Irish Sea quickly," Meacher told a news conference. Britain admits the waste has been found in lobsters but says there is no evidence it has accumulated in fish. (Editor: "What do they take us for?")
Ballynahinch Triumphant....
Yesterday Jane & I went down to Ravenhill to watch Charlie and his mates play in the Crawford Cup Final against Ards. It was a great afternoon filled with craic and banter with Andrew Edgar (Great photo), Greg, Rachel Kirk and Claire Porter. What was even better was for the Hinch to win 13 – 12 after being down 12 – 0!! I was really impressed with Charlie’s courage in tackling for the ball and his commitment in chasing it! It all brought me back to my rugby playing days which were more renown for brut force and ignorance than skill and tactics. It sort of wet my appetite – so you never know if a rugby club do enough begging I might return to the pitch in September. Now that would be a come back worth seeing!
House Update
Bought some paints and a few taster pots. Even managed to get a taster on a wall! A lazy but great day......
A word of appreciation:- For Greg Knox, who brought slabbering from the sidelines to a whole new level yesterday!!
Britain said in December that it might have to dump radioactive pollution stockpiled at its Sellafield nuclear reprocessing plant into the Irish Sea after 2006 as tanks storing the waste age and may become unsafe.
Environment Minister Michael Meacher said the government was researching ways to store the waste permanently onland but if this was not successful, then the radioactive liquid technetium-99 kept in offshore tanks may be dumped in the sea. "If the tanks can't take it beyond 2006, then we might have to look at an alternative solution... to discharge (their contents) into the Irish Sea quickly," Meacher told a news conference. Britain admits the waste has been found in lobsters but says there is no evidence it has accumulated in fish. (Editor: "What do they take us for?")
Ballynahinch Triumphant....
Yesterday Jane & I went down to Ravenhill to watch Charlie and his mates play in the Crawford Cup Final against Ards. It was a great afternoon filled with craic and banter with Andrew Edgar (Great photo), Greg, Rachel Kirk and Claire Porter. What was even better was for the Hinch to win 13 – 12 after being down 12 – 0!! I was really impressed with Charlie’s courage in tackling for the ball and his commitment in chasing it! It all brought me back to my rugby playing days which were more renown for brut force and ignorance than skill and tactics. It sort of wet my appetite – so you never know if a rugby club do enough begging I might return to the pitch in September. Now that would be a come back worth seeing!
House Update
Bought some paints and a few taster pots. Even managed to get a taster on a wall! A lazy but great day......
A word of appreciation:- For Greg Knox, who brought slabbering from the sidelines to a whole new level yesterday!!
Tuesday, April 22, 2003
DROP THE DEBT
The continuing vision of the Jubilee Debt Campaign is a world in which the people of the poorest countries are liberated from the crushing burden of debt, and in which the future financial arrangements between rich and poor nations are founded on fairness, accountability and transparency.
Hasn't all poor country debt been cancelled through the campaign in 2000?
No. Only about 15% of the $300 bn plus (1bn = 1 billion = 1000 million) of unpayable debt owed by the 52 poorest countries has been agreed for cancellation (i.e. $50-60 bn). Even less than that has been actually delivered to date.
What more can the UK do?
The promise to cancel 100% of bilateral debts (i.e. those owed to the UK) is welcome, so far as this has actually occurred. But the biggest slice of the debt owed by poor countries is to the so-called multilateral institutions, primarily the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Together with other rich nations, the UK has a controlling role on these two institutions, and hasn't gone nearly far enough to ensure that they offer deeper and faster debt cancellation.
Doesn't Corruption make debt Cancellation Pointless?
Poor countries didn't invent corruption. Nevertheless it's true that this is a serious issue. The key here is to ensure that debt cancellation occurs in a transparent way. Where this has happened - e.g. in Uganda - grassroots organisations have been able to monitor the process to ensure that money from debt relief is spent on basic services for the poor.
Catch up!
Thank goodness for the holidays - at last I can now get caught up with so much stuff! I've managed to get round to reading a lot of international stuff which I've wanted to do for ages - some of which I'll be sharing with you this week....... and yesterday I caught up with two great movies Oceans Eleven & The Bourne Identity. Does that show you how behind my movie viewing is or what! Both movies confirmed to me that Matt Damon is in my top 5 actors.
House Update
Managed to get the bathroom painted (Thanks Dad), the kitchen painted (Thanks Dad) the first coat of the ceiling in the bedroom done (Thanks Dad) and the living room totally stripped of wallpaper (Thanks to Jane & myself). I once called my dad "Wee Iron Man Rob" after yesterday I think we'll call him "Wee Iron Man With Heck Of Big ENGINE Rob!!"
A word of appreciation:- For fitness, working on the house is so much easier with it!
The continuing vision of the Jubilee Debt Campaign is a world in which the people of the poorest countries are liberated from the crushing burden of debt, and in which the future financial arrangements between rich and poor nations are founded on fairness, accountability and transparency.
Hasn't all poor country debt been cancelled through the campaign in 2000?
No. Only about 15% of the $300 bn plus (1bn = 1 billion = 1000 million) of unpayable debt owed by the 52 poorest countries has been agreed for cancellation (i.e. $50-60 bn). Even less than that has been actually delivered to date.
What more can the UK do?
The promise to cancel 100% of bilateral debts (i.e. those owed to the UK) is welcome, so far as this has actually occurred. But the biggest slice of the debt owed by poor countries is to the so-called multilateral institutions, primarily the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Together with other rich nations, the UK has a controlling role on these two institutions, and hasn't gone nearly far enough to ensure that they offer deeper and faster debt cancellation.
Doesn't Corruption make debt Cancellation Pointless?
Poor countries didn't invent corruption. Nevertheless it's true that this is a serious issue. The key here is to ensure that debt cancellation occurs in a transparent way. Where this has happened - e.g. in Uganda - grassroots organisations have been able to monitor the process to ensure that money from debt relief is spent on basic services for the poor.
Catch up!
Thank goodness for the holidays - at last I can now get caught up with so much stuff! I've managed to get round to reading a lot of international stuff which I've wanted to do for ages - some of which I'll be sharing with you this week....... and yesterday I caught up with two great movies Oceans Eleven & The Bourne Identity. Does that show you how behind my movie viewing is or what! Both movies confirmed to me that Matt Damon is in my top 5 actors.
House Update
Managed to get the bathroom painted (Thanks Dad), the kitchen painted (Thanks Dad) the first coat of the ceiling in the bedroom done (Thanks Dad) and the living room totally stripped of wallpaper (Thanks to Jane & myself). I once called my dad "Wee Iron Man Rob" after yesterday I think we'll call him "Wee Iron Man With Heck Of Big ENGINE Rob!!"
A word of appreciation:- For fitness, working on the house is so much easier with it!
Monday, April 21, 2003
FREE BURMA! burmacampaign.org.uk or freeburmacoalition.org
Burma, a country of 47 million people is ruled by fear. A military machine of 400,000 soldiers denies a whole nation its most basic rights. Aung San Suu Kyi, pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace laureate, symbolises the struggle of Burma's people to be free. Her Party, the National League for Democracy (NLD) won 82% of the seats in the 1990 election. The people of Burma overwhelmingly rejected military rule yet the military continues to refuse to transfer power to Burma's democratically elected leaders. Aung San Suu Kyi has spent many years under house arrest and prevented from seeing her family. She was released from house arrest in May 2002. Hundreds of her supporters are still detained, many suffering torture and in some cases death. Her message is a simple one - that only by fighting fear can you truly be free - a message Burma's military aims to silence. U2's Grammy winning song Walk On is dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi.
House Update
Jane and I have moved into another bedroom, emptied our own of furniture and emptied our living room of furniture! We have also semi stripped both rooms of wallpaper. Today sees the arrival of the calvary in the form of Robert & Anneline Martin (Thank goodness). By the end of the day we hoped to have totally stripped both rooms of wallpaper, got the new wallpaper up and even some got painting done. Should anyone else take the head staggers and fancy giving us a hand please feel free - we’d love the help and company!
Wishing Charlie Knox all the best for the Crawford Cup Final
The Crawford Cup Final will take place at Ravenhill on Easter Tuesday (22nd April) between Ards 2nd and Ballynahinch 3rd. Kick off is at 2.30 p.m. and the entry price is £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for children.
A word of appreciation: - For wallpaper that comes off in long easily removed strips!
Burma, a country of 47 million people is ruled by fear. A military machine of 400,000 soldiers denies a whole nation its most basic rights. Aung San Suu Kyi, pro-democracy leader and Nobel Peace laureate, symbolises the struggle of Burma's people to be free. Her Party, the National League for Democracy (NLD) won 82% of the seats in the 1990 election. The people of Burma overwhelmingly rejected military rule yet the military continues to refuse to transfer power to Burma's democratically elected leaders. Aung San Suu Kyi has spent many years under house arrest and prevented from seeing her family. She was released from house arrest in May 2002. Hundreds of her supporters are still detained, many suffering torture and in some cases death. Her message is a simple one - that only by fighting fear can you truly be free - a message Burma's military aims to silence. U2's Grammy winning song Walk On is dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi.
House Update
Jane and I have moved into another bedroom, emptied our own of furniture and emptied our living room of furniture! We have also semi stripped both rooms of wallpaper. Today sees the arrival of the calvary in the form of Robert & Anneline Martin (Thank goodness). By the end of the day we hoped to have totally stripped both rooms of wallpaper, got the new wallpaper up and even some got painting done. Should anyone else take the head staggers and fancy giving us a hand please feel free - we’d love the help and company!
Wishing Charlie Knox all the best for the Crawford Cup Final
The Crawford Cup Final will take place at Ravenhill on Easter Tuesday (22nd April) between Ards 2nd and Ballynahinch 3rd. Kick off is at 2.30 p.m. and the entry price is £5.00 for adults and £2.00 for children.
A word of appreciation: - For wallpaper that comes off in long easily removed strips!
Saturday, April 19, 2003
Recruitment
Following on from David S’ comment yesterday I’ve managed to find two willing recruits to help me in achieving yesterday’s “Ten for the weekend”. Thanks Mum & Dad you really are the best in the world. Should anyone else take the head staggers and fancy giving us a hand please feel free - we’d love the help and company! What a way to spend your week off – should I get a moment I’ll give you wee updates throughout the week!
Inspiration
Well between the good weather and Debs’ new site I felt inspired to tinker about a bit with my links. I took a few off like MTV and Tiso and added a few that would reflect the time of the year and my desire to get active. I also introduced a few new categories again working with the theme of “Sailing across this blue ocean called life". Links to note include Summerserve, NI Tourist Board, Walking in NI, Fishing in NI, Sustrans and The Hunger site.
Sustrans
Of the new links this one drew my attention most. It basically is a site that belongs to the charity currently campaigning for cycle lanes across the UK. Make sure you check out the map of Northern Ireland which shows you the many across our province. I feel a challenge coming on to try and do them all over the next few years! You up for it? Fancy joining me on a few?
The Skipper's Log
I’m particularly proud of this wee bit of structural engineering where I have managed to create a second page just for my archives. This saves me from having that horrendous list of archive dates down the side of my main page – I’m a boy genius I’m telling ya! I think I may also compile a list of all the “10 for the weekend” on that page when I get a minute away from decorating.
A word of appreciation: - For my mate “Ivan the builder” who’s managed to get Jane & I some brand new kitchen units for our utility room at a very highly discounted rate – you’re a hero mate!
Following on from David S’ comment yesterday I’ve managed to find two willing recruits to help me in achieving yesterday’s “Ten for the weekend”. Thanks Mum & Dad you really are the best in the world. Should anyone else take the head staggers and fancy giving us a hand please feel free - we’d love the help and company! What a way to spend your week off – should I get a moment I’ll give you wee updates throughout the week!
Inspiration
Well between the good weather and Debs’ new site I felt inspired to tinker about a bit with my links. I took a few off like MTV and Tiso and added a few that would reflect the time of the year and my desire to get active. I also introduced a few new categories again working with the theme of “Sailing across this blue ocean called life". Links to note include Summerserve, NI Tourist Board, Walking in NI, Fishing in NI, Sustrans and The Hunger site.
Sustrans
Of the new links this one drew my attention most. It basically is a site that belongs to the charity currently campaigning for cycle lanes across the UK. Make sure you check out the map of Northern Ireland which shows you the many across our province. I feel a challenge coming on to try and do them all over the next few years! You up for it? Fancy joining me on a few?
The Skipper's Log
I’m particularly proud of this wee bit of structural engineering where I have managed to create a second page just for my archives. This saves me from having that horrendous list of archive dates down the side of my main page – I’m a boy genius I’m telling ya! I think I may also compile a list of all the “10 for the weekend” on that page when I get a minute away from decorating.
A word of appreciation: - For my mate “Ivan the builder” who’s managed to get Jane & I some brand new kitchen units for our utility room at a very highly discounted rate – you’re a hero mate!
Friday, April 18, 2003
Ten for the weekend!
The Easter to do list.....
1. Clear & clean the guttering.
2. Power hose the patio.
3. Cut the grass.
4. Sand down and varnish the front & back door.
5. At long last put the finishing touches to the bathroom.
6. Clean the windows.
7. Gut the attic and sell anything half decent at a car boot sale.
8. Get the house accounts into some sort of shape.
9. Move into the spare bedroom & redecorate our own.
10. Keep this list from Jane & procrastinate for another year.
A Friday funny:- Click on the link and make sure your speakers are on - you'll laugh your legs off!!!
Celebration of Unity!
Tonight’s communion service held in Edengrove Presbyterian (At 8pm) brings to a conclusion the united Easter services within Ballynahinch. If you’re up for it I’d encourage you to attend this service which provides an ideal setting for the individual to get intimate with God in unity with their fellow communal believers.
Taken from Jesus’ final prayer …..
“May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me” John 17 Vs 23
A word of appreciation: - Thank goodness it's Friday - I thought you'd never come!
The Easter to do list.....
1. Clear & clean the guttering.
2. Power hose the patio.
3. Cut the grass.
4. Sand down and varnish the front & back door.
5. At long last put the finishing touches to the bathroom.
6. Clean the windows.
7. Gut the attic and sell anything half decent at a car boot sale.
8. Get the house accounts into some sort of shape.
9. Move into the spare bedroom & redecorate our own.
10. Keep this list from Jane & procrastinate for another year.
A Friday funny:- Click on the link and make sure your speakers are on - you'll laugh your legs off!!!
Celebration of Unity!
Tonight’s communion service held in Edengrove Presbyterian (At 8pm) brings to a conclusion the united Easter services within Ballynahinch. If you’re up for it I’d encourage you to attend this service which provides an ideal setting for the individual to get intimate with God in unity with their fellow communal believers.
Taken from Jesus’ final prayer …..
“May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me” John 17 Vs 23
A word of appreciation: - Thank goodness it's Friday - I thought you'd never come!
Thursday, April 17, 2003
Unity - its IMPORTANT!
Don't forget the United Easter Services for the next two evenings - tonights is at Ballynahinch Baptist at 8pm. Last nights service in 1st Presbterian was a cracker although I was surprised at the total lack of youth present! Andrew Montgomery was involved in the drama and is now up for a BAFTA..... I'm just wondering what surprises I'll be missing tonight as it's not looking likely I'll be able to go :(
Thought for the day.....
"Delayed obedience is really disobedience" - Rick Warren "The Purpose Driven Life"
142
Would you believe it BT will soon be closing down directory enquiries and will be launching a similiar service but at twice the price!! Due to legal pressure they have also had to open the market to other providers who will also be charging similiarly high amounts. Therefore courtesy of "petemartin.blogspot.com" we would like to offer you a free link to the Yellow Pages - eyes left and down abit.... What will they think of next to make money?
A word of appreciation:- For the preparation of my car for MOT only costing £360 - it could have been worse.... I think?
Don't forget the United Easter Services for the next two evenings - tonights is at Ballynahinch Baptist at 8pm. Last nights service in 1st Presbterian was a cracker although I was surprised at the total lack of youth present! Andrew Montgomery was involved in the drama and is now up for a BAFTA..... I'm just wondering what surprises I'll be missing tonight as it's not looking likely I'll be able to go :(
Thought for the day.....
"Delayed obedience is really disobedience" - Rick Warren "The Purpose Driven Life"
142
Would you believe it BT will soon be closing down directory enquiries and will be launching a similiar service but at twice the price!! Due to legal pressure they have also had to open the market to other providers who will also be charging similiarly high amounts. Therefore courtesy of "petemartin.blogspot.com" we would like to offer you a free link to the Yellow Pages - eyes left and down abit.... What will they think of next to make money?
A word of appreciation:- For the preparation of my car for MOT only costing £360 - it could have been worse.... I think?
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
Unity
Don't forget to support the United Easter Services for the next three evenings - starting tonight at 1st Presbyterian at 8pm. This is our opportunity to further build and be soaked in the local community!
Wanderlust
Check my new link out - freshly ripped off from Debs site. It's a class magazine for those who dream of unusual holidays all over the world. Debs once warned me that it would scar and leave me with the travel bug forever should I read it! So be warned......
Beautiful
What weather we're getting at the moment - isn't it fantastic!! I can't get over the boost in mood it can provide. May it not be our summer and may it stay long after "May"!
A word of appreciation:- For the forthcoming holidays - two more days and they're here!
Don't forget to support the United Easter Services for the next three evenings - starting tonight at 1st Presbyterian at 8pm. This is our opportunity to further build and be soaked in the local community!
Wanderlust
Check my new link out - freshly ripped off from Debs site. It's a class magazine for those who dream of unusual holidays all over the world. Debs once warned me that it would scar and leave me with the travel bug forever should I read it! So be warned......
Beautiful
What weather we're getting at the moment - isn't it fantastic!! I can't get over the boost in mood it can provide. May it not be our summer and may it stay long after "May"!
A word of appreciation:- For the forthcoming holidays - two more days and they're here!
Tuesday, April 15, 2003
Success comes to those who wait!
Peter has eventually got a convert to blog found in Debs Erwin! Debs is a great friend and colleague who lives and works in Dungannon. Debs is responsible for the ministries of Dungannon YFC and no doubt will bring an interesting slant to the art of bloggin as she has to the work in Dungannon! Add her to your links folks and welcome her to the community blog!!
Joke of the day.....
Q: What does Saddam Hussein's son say on the way out the door to school?
A: Have you seen my bag dad?
Weight Update
Yes, today at my Tuesday weigh in I hit the 19st 4lbs mark.... Meaning that I've now lost 2lbs a week for the last 14 weeks bringing my total to 2 stone!
Debate mate.....
Check out & join in with the debate that came from yesterday's blog - there's some high quality comments coming in and my thanks to all of those who have so far thrown in their 10p's worth.
A word of appreciation:- For the forthcoming holidays - 3 more days and they're here!
Peter has eventually got a convert to blog found in Debs Erwin! Debs is a great friend and colleague who lives and works in Dungannon. Debs is responsible for the ministries of Dungannon YFC and no doubt will bring an interesting slant to the art of bloggin as she has to the work in Dungannon! Add her to your links folks and welcome her to the community blog!!
Joke of the day.....
Q: What does Saddam Hussein's son say on the way out the door to school?
A: Have you seen my bag dad?
Weight Update
Yes, today at my Tuesday weigh in I hit the 19st 4lbs mark.... Meaning that I've now lost 2lbs a week for the last 14 weeks bringing my total to 2 stone!
Debate mate.....
Check out & join in with the debate that came from yesterday's blog - there's some high quality comments coming in and my thanks to all of those who have so far thrown in their 10p's worth.
A word of appreciation:- For the forthcoming holidays - 3 more days and they're here!
Sunday, April 13, 2003
Saturday, April 12, 2003
Worship is.....
Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. Worship is a lifestyle of enjoying God, loving him, and giving ourselves to be used for his purposes. When you use your life for Gods glory, everything you do can become an act of worship.
How can I bring glory to God?
There are many ways to bring glory to God but they can be summarised in Gods 5 purposes for your life.
1. We bring God glory by worshiping him.
2. We bring God glory by loving other believers.
3. We bring God glory by becoming like Christ.
4. We bring God glory by serving others with our gifts.
5. We bring God glory by telling others of him.
Taken from Rick Warren "The Purpose Driven Life"
A bad hair day!
Barney our Cairn Terrier got his hair cut the today as the warmer weather is starting to move in. Now I don't know what Sinead his hairdresser was thinking but she decided after giving him a short back and sides to leave his tail bushie. He looked a bit like a terrier who wants to be a poodle. Rest assured but before his mates start taking the mick and calling him "A nice boy" I took the scissors to it and sorted him out! The look of relief on his face was worth it alone.
A word of appreciation:- For my mate "Ivan the builder" who has kindly offered to do a few much needed repairs to my home. A great example of the above No. 4 in action - Thank you!!!
Worship is far more than praising, singing, and praying to God. Worship is a lifestyle of enjoying God, loving him, and giving ourselves to be used for his purposes. When you use your life for Gods glory, everything you do can become an act of worship.
How can I bring glory to God?
There are many ways to bring glory to God but they can be summarised in Gods 5 purposes for your life.
1. We bring God glory by worshiping him.
2. We bring God glory by loving other believers.
3. We bring God glory by becoming like Christ.
4. We bring God glory by serving others with our gifts.
5. We bring God glory by telling others of him.
Taken from Rick Warren "The Purpose Driven Life"
A bad hair day!
Barney our Cairn Terrier got his hair cut the today as the warmer weather is starting to move in. Now I don't know what Sinead his hairdresser was thinking but she decided after giving him a short back and sides to leave his tail bushie. He looked a bit like a terrier who wants to be a poodle. Rest assured but before his mates start taking the mick and calling him "A nice boy" I took the scissors to it and sorted him out! The look of relief on his face was worth it alone.
A word of appreciation:- For my mate "Ivan the builder" who has kindly offered to do a few much needed repairs to my home. A great example of the above No. 4 in action - Thank you!!!
Friday, April 11, 2003
Ten for the weekend!
Cars I'd love a blast in..... (With the decade of production for the more ignorant)
1. RS 2000 Ford Escort (Mark ll) - Early 1980's.
2. Mercedes ML270 CDi - Present day.
3. Vauxhall HSR Chevette (3.0L) - Late 1970's.
4. Porsche 911 - From any decade!!!
5. Triumph TR6 - Early 1970's, I think?
6. VW Golf GT TDI (150bhp) - Present day.
7. Audi S3 - Present day.
8. Vauxhall Firenza (2.3L) - Early 1970's.
9. Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD - Present day
10. Austin Metro 6R4 - Mid 1980's.
The biggest shame.....
The guy who did best man at my wedding and who would be one of my closest friends owns a No. 6 and before that owned a No. 7! I've still to drive either - now thats plain greedy!
A word of appreciation:- For the day dream of driving all of the above!
Cars I'd love a blast in..... (With the decade of production for the more ignorant)
1. RS 2000 Ford Escort (Mark ll) - Early 1980's.
2. Mercedes ML270 CDi - Present day.
3. Vauxhall HSR Chevette (3.0L) - Late 1970's.
4. Porsche 911 - From any decade!!!
5. Triumph TR6 - Early 1970's, I think?
6. VW Golf GT TDI (150bhp) - Present day.
7. Audi S3 - Present day.
8. Vauxhall Firenza (2.3L) - Early 1970's.
9. Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD - Present day
10. Austin Metro 6R4 - Mid 1980's.
The biggest shame.....
The guy who did best man at my wedding and who would be one of my closest friends owns a No. 6 and before that owned a No. 7! I've still to drive either - now thats plain greedy!
A word of appreciation:- For the day dream of driving all of the above!
Thursday, April 10, 2003
The prodigal bin.....
Thank the lord, our friend "William" the wheelie bin returned safely from his travels last night. For Jane and I it was a little bit of a prodigal son moment were we were overjoyed to see him home safe and well! Our distress was caused last week when William went AWOL without as much as a farewell note or even evidence of a struggle, kidnapping or theft. Thankfully, he was spotted late yesterday evening standing out on the street alone and a little distance away from our house. Whilst exhibiting a few marks and bruises he seems to be recovering quite well from his trauma! The lesson learnt...... always brand your bin, keep an eye on it and avoid the council charging you 40 - 50 quid for its replacement!
A word of appreciation:- For the two new back tyres on my car - strangely enough she handles a heck of a lot better!
Thank the lord, our friend "William" the wheelie bin returned safely from his travels last night. For Jane and I it was a little bit of a prodigal son moment were we were overjoyed to see him home safe and well! Our distress was caused last week when William went AWOL without as much as a farewell note or even evidence of a struggle, kidnapping or theft. Thankfully, he was spotted late yesterday evening standing out on the street alone and a little distance away from our house. Whilst exhibiting a few marks and bruises he seems to be recovering quite well from his trauma! The lesson learnt...... always brand your bin, keep an eye on it and avoid the council charging you 40 - 50 quid for its replacement!
A word of appreciation:- For the two new back tyres on my car - strangely enough she handles a heck of a lot better!
Wednesday, April 09, 2003
The BBC Dancers.....
Is it just me or are the BBC dancers the most annoying thing on TV - Bring back the hot air balloon NOW!
Congratulations!
Jane & I would like to congratulate Mr & Mrs Dunlop on the birth of their third daughter Kirsten. On like others I'm not going to underline that this is now the third wedding that Dave is going to have to fork out for - however mate this is going to mean a lot of paid overtime - if you can't do the time, you shouldn't have committed the crime!
Ten for the weekend!
petemartin.blogspot.com is offering you the chance to suggest a theme or two for the Friday regular - go on use your imagination and sense of humour and leave a few in the comments box.....
A word of appreciation:- For the support one of the centre staff gave me yesterday - you know who you are - God bless you!
Is it just me or are the BBC dancers the most annoying thing on TV - Bring back the hot air balloon NOW!
Congratulations!
Jane & I would like to congratulate Mr & Mrs Dunlop on the birth of their third daughter Kirsten. On like others I'm not going to underline that this is now the third wedding that Dave is going to have to fork out for - however mate this is going to mean a lot of paid overtime - if you can't do the time, you shouldn't have committed the crime!
Ten for the weekend!
petemartin.blogspot.com is offering you the chance to suggest a theme or two for the Friday regular - go on use your imagination and sense of humour and leave a few in the comments box.....
A word of appreciation:- For the support one of the centre staff gave me yesterday - you know who you are - God bless you!
Tuesday, April 08, 2003
petemartin.org interviews Paul Coles
Hi Paul welcome to the sofa mate, since this feature is new let me explain to my readers what it’s all about. On the occasional Tuesday my plan is to publish a brief interview with a friend or colleague focusing on issues that perhaps are unusual or that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with the interviewee. I hope that we all get something from them, and today I want to discuss with you a little bit about culture - specifically ours and Canada’s.
How long have you been living in Ballynahinch for now and do you like it?
Just over a year and a half and I couldn’t be happier.
What do you miss most about Canada?
I miss my family of course, especially my nephews and nieces. I miss it when they are all together and I can’t be there, and I miss the fact that Fiona can’t be there with them. Next in line would definitely be the weather! I miss the seasons. I miss hot summers where you can wear shorts and sandals every day and when you are too hot you can just jump in the lake. I miss cold winters with snow up to your eyeballs, when you can jump off the roof of your house into snow banks and not get hurt. I miss the first warm days of spring when you know that summer is coming but there are no bugs yet. And I miss the fall, with warm days and crisp nights, when the leaves change into so many colours that no painting could do them justice.
What shocked you the most about northern Irish culture?
Probably the harshness of some people. People do not care much about other people’s feelings. Instead of being sensitive to our brothers and sisters we say “it ill harden them.” I don’t like that. I was also shocked about people’s lack of regard for the environment. Our streets our practically rubbish bins and we don’t recycle anything. We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world and no one seems to care.
What would you say is the biggest difference between church in Canada and church here?
I think that church is very similar and very different at the same time. The real difference is that there is just a greater spectrum of everything. There are tightwad churches and liberal churches, charismatic churches and barely audible churches. Just a lot more of them. One thing that might be different is that there are probably more churches involved in social action (feeding the poor, housing, job training, etc…) Having said that, the last church I went to in Canada was very similar to the one I go to now, except bigger.
What would some of the most obvious differences be between youth culture here and there?
With people I think the old saying, “same sh*#, different package,” applies rightly. Kids are kids and there issues just manifest themselves in different ways in different places, but they always have the same issues. Probably the biggest thing though is the undisguised hatred and bigotry. People here are very open about what they do and don’t like here. Canada is a very politically correct country so even if you think certain things, people aren’t as willing to express them as openly. Also in Canada most kids have no concept of church or religion, where as here most people define themselves by their “religious” background. Finally, the most superficial thing of all would be clothes. Style is very different in Canada, although it is starting to creep in here. Kids wear much baggier cloths as opposed to the tight jeans and shell suits that kids wear. I think people dress better in Canada in general.
You know I've heard it said that the man who swears is a man that can't express himself.... Moving swiftly on - If you had to pick one part of Canadian culture that your glad to see the back of what would that be?
Excess! Everything is big in Canada. People have more disposable income and it shows. Houses are huge, cars are huge, refrigerators are huge. People have bigger summer homes there than any homes here period. North America uses up way more than its share of the worlds resources and that really bugs me.
What part of Irish culture would you miss the most should you move again?
Community. I am very fortunate to be part of an amazing community here in Ballynahinch and I would miss that very much if I went back. Even though there is a lot of hate in this country, community is still a very important thing. Maybe this is due to how rural Ireland is, but I like it. Along those lines is the hospitality of people. I love how people always invite you into their homes and offer you tea, coffee and biscuits. It is a trend that definitely needs to continue and I would miss it if I left.
Have you a parting thought for us?
Yep. For all you guys out there I have two things to tell you. If a woman can’t find you attractive, at least she should find you handy, and keep your stick on the ice.
Thanks Paul – May God bless you and all who sail with you!
Hi Paul welcome to the sofa mate, since this feature is new let me explain to my readers what it’s all about. On the occasional Tuesday my plan is to publish a brief interview with a friend or colleague focusing on issues that perhaps are unusual or that you wouldn’t necessarily associate with the interviewee. I hope that we all get something from them, and today I want to discuss with you a little bit about culture - specifically ours and Canada’s.
How long have you been living in Ballynahinch for now and do you like it?
Just over a year and a half and I couldn’t be happier.
What do you miss most about Canada?
I miss my family of course, especially my nephews and nieces. I miss it when they are all together and I can’t be there, and I miss the fact that Fiona can’t be there with them. Next in line would definitely be the weather! I miss the seasons. I miss hot summers where you can wear shorts and sandals every day and when you are too hot you can just jump in the lake. I miss cold winters with snow up to your eyeballs, when you can jump off the roof of your house into snow banks and not get hurt. I miss the first warm days of spring when you know that summer is coming but there are no bugs yet. And I miss the fall, with warm days and crisp nights, when the leaves change into so many colours that no painting could do them justice.
What shocked you the most about northern Irish culture?
Probably the harshness of some people. People do not care much about other people’s feelings. Instead of being sensitive to our brothers and sisters we say “it ill harden them.” I don’t like that. I was also shocked about people’s lack of regard for the environment. Our streets our practically rubbish bins and we don’t recycle anything. We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world and no one seems to care.
What would you say is the biggest difference between church in Canada and church here?
I think that church is very similar and very different at the same time. The real difference is that there is just a greater spectrum of everything. There are tightwad churches and liberal churches, charismatic churches and barely audible churches. Just a lot more of them. One thing that might be different is that there are probably more churches involved in social action (feeding the poor, housing, job training, etc…) Having said that, the last church I went to in Canada was very similar to the one I go to now, except bigger.
What would some of the most obvious differences be between youth culture here and there?
With people I think the old saying, “same sh*#, different package,” applies rightly. Kids are kids and there issues just manifest themselves in different ways in different places, but they always have the same issues. Probably the biggest thing though is the undisguised hatred and bigotry. People here are very open about what they do and don’t like here. Canada is a very politically correct country so even if you think certain things, people aren’t as willing to express them as openly. Also in Canada most kids have no concept of church or religion, where as here most people define themselves by their “religious” background. Finally, the most superficial thing of all would be clothes. Style is very different in Canada, although it is starting to creep in here. Kids wear much baggier cloths as opposed to the tight jeans and shell suits that kids wear. I think people dress better in Canada in general.
You know I've heard it said that the man who swears is a man that can't express himself.... Moving swiftly on - If you had to pick one part of Canadian culture that your glad to see the back of what would that be?
Excess! Everything is big in Canada. People have more disposable income and it shows. Houses are huge, cars are huge, refrigerators are huge. People have bigger summer homes there than any homes here period. North America uses up way more than its share of the worlds resources and that really bugs me.
What part of Irish culture would you miss the most should you move again?
Community. I am very fortunate to be part of an amazing community here in Ballynahinch and I would miss that very much if I went back. Even though there is a lot of hate in this country, community is still a very important thing. Maybe this is due to how rural Ireland is, but I like it. Along those lines is the hospitality of people. I love how people always invite you into their homes and offer you tea, coffee and biscuits. It is a trend that definitely needs to continue and I would miss it if I left.
Have you a parting thought for us?
Yep. For all you guys out there I have two things to tell you. If a woman can’t find you attractive, at least she should find you handy, and keep your stick on the ice.
Thanks Paul – May God bless you and all who sail with you!
Saturday, April 05, 2003
www.church.co.uk
Thought you guys might be interested in this site. Its run by Steve Chalke’s organisation OAS!S. It boasts 100 differing discussion boards looking at everything from would Jesus have supported this war to the new Church. Since going on-line it’s had well over 6000 messages placed on it and generally seems a cool place to surf check it out – it's called "God's House"
Watch this space on Tuesday!
This Tuesday petemartin.blogspot.com will bring you a new stimulating & regular article to accompany Fridays regular “Ten for the weekend” and the daily "A word of appreciation". Can you feel the tension and expectation in the air - who says you don’t get your value for money here?
Football - am I a scud?
I found myself asking this question after Liverpool were slaughtered today at the hands of Man United. To bring comfort I then drifted to my other teams such as Linfield, and Northern Ireland but comfort was not to be found. Someone tell me that Ballynahinch is doing well..... please!
A word of appreciation:- For Fiona Coles cooking breakfast this morning!! Her pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs were to die for! All I need to do now is find another excuse to get invited back for a second feast of the same….. yum yum!
Thought you guys might be interested in this site. Its run by Steve Chalke’s organisation OAS!S. It boasts 100 differing discussion boards looking at everything from would Jesus have supported this war to the new Church. Since going on-line it’s had well over 6000 messages placed on it and generally seems a cool place to surf check it out – it's called "God's House"
Watch this space on Tuesday!
This Tuesday petemartin.blogspot.com will bring you a new stimulating & regular article to accompany Fridays regular “Ten for the weekend” and the daily "A word of appreciation". Can you feel the tension and expectation in the air - who says you don’t get your value for money here?
Football - am I a scud?
I found myself asking this question after Liverpool were slaughtered today at the hands of Man United. To bring comfort I then drifted to my other teams such as Linfield, and Northern Ireland but comfort was not to be found. Someone tell me that Ballynahinch is doing well..... please!
A word of appreciation:- For Fiona Coles cooking breakfast this morning!! Her pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs were to die for! All I need to do now is find another excuse to get invited back for a second feast of the same….. yum yum!
Friday, April 04, 2003
Ten for the weekend!
So good they're worth a re-read.....
1. Charlie Knox - "Henry Nouwen defines spiritual discipline" - Tuesday 18th Feb 03
2. Paul Coles - "Just like Joe" - Monday 24th March 03
3. Rachel Kirk - "Jeremiah 29 vs. 11" - Tuesday 18th March 03
4. Lesley Prentice - "Mr. Kamara" - Sunday 16th February 03
5. Stu Neill - "War" - Thursday 27th March 03
6. Niall Nixon - "Irish Christian surfers mission statement" - Sunday 23rd February 03
7. Peter Martin - "10 moments that still fill me with cringe" - Friday 21st March 03
8. Charlie Knox - "Church reconsiders teaching priorities" - Monday 24th February 03
9. Paul Coles - "Back on the road again" - Monday 10th February 03
10. Greg Knox - "A wee puzzle" - Thursday 4th February 03
IMPORTANT
Make sure you get down to The EDGE's prayer meeting - tomorrow at 10am
Get well soon Johnny!
The Man in Black, Johnny Cash, was released from a hospital in Nashville on Tuesday, following a lengthy battle with pneumonia. Cash, 71, was admitted to Baptist Hospital on March 10. Congratulations are also due to Mr. Cash for being named the "Greatest Man in Country Music" by Country Music Television (CMT).
A word of appreciation - For my Dad, a good man who's company I really enjoyed today as we walked around the Castlewellan Forest Park boundary - 6 miles. (Most of which felt like the path was at 45 degrees)
So good they're worth a re-read.....
1. Charlie Knox - "Henry Nouwen defines spiritual discipline" - Tuesday 18th Feb 03
2. Paul Coles - "Just like Joe" - Monday 24th March 03
3. Rachel Kirk - "Jeremiah 29 vs. 11" - Tuesday 18th March 03
4. Lesley Prentice - "Mr. Kamara" - Sunday 16th February 03
5. Stu Neill - "War" - Thursday 27th March 03
6. Niall Nixon - "Irish Christian surfers mission statement" - Sunday 23rd February 03
7. Peter Martin - "10 moments that still fill me with cringe" - Friday 21st March 03
8. Charlie Knox - "Church reconsiders teaching priorities" - Monday 24th February 03
9. Paul Coles - "Back on the road again" - Monday 10th February 03
10. Greg Knox - "A wee puzzle" - Thursday 4th February 03
IMPORTANT
Make sure you get down to The EDGE's prayer meeting - tomorrow at 10am
Get well soon Johnny!
The Man in Black, Johnny Cash, was released from a hospital in Nashville on Tuesday, following a lengthy battle with pneumonia. Cash, 71, was admitted to Baptist Hospital on March 10. Congratulations are also due to Mr. Cash for being named the "Greatest Man in Country Music" by Country Music Television (CMT).
A word of appreciation - For my Dad, a good man who's company I really enjoyed today as we walked around the Castlewellan Forest Park boundary - 6 miles. (Most of which felt like the path was at 45 degrees)
Thursday, April 03, 2003
IMPORTANT!!!
Make sure you get to The EDGE’s prayer meeting – this Saturday at 10am……
Entering a competition…..
Today I put my money were my mouth is and entered a competition in our gym. To enter you pay £10, you’re then weighed, and whoever has lost the most lbs. scopes the lot!!! No excuses April’s going to be a tight month. Have I told you that it’s been 12 weeks since I last had chocolate or chips!!!!
Found to be both good & just
About 12 months or so I applied for a job with ECONI. For those in the dark it’s a faith based socio-political organisation who aim to facilitate biblical thinking that builds long term peace. Today I was at a retreat were the girl who got the job facilitated the whole thing. She did a fantastic job and although sometimes I still think I would have loved the job and the challenge it would have presented it was obvious that she was perfect for it – Gods sovereignty and will whilst not making sense at the time was found to be just and good today!
A word of appreciation:- For Robbie Williams album “I’ve been expecting you”
Make sure you get to The EDGE’s prayer meeting – this Saturday at 10am……
Entering a competition…..
Today I put my money were my mouth is and entered a competition in our gym. To enter you pay £10, you’re then weighed, and whoever has lost the most lbs. scopes the lot!!! No excuses April’s going to be a tight month. Have I told you that it’s been 12 weeks since I last had chocolate or chips!!!!
Found to be both good & just
About 12 months or so I applied for a job with ECONI. For those in the dark it’s a faith based socio-political organisation who aim to facilitate biblical thinking that builds long term peace. Today I was at a retreat were the girl who got the job facilitated the whole thing. She did a fantastic job and although sometimes I still think I would have loved the job and the challenge it would have presented it was obvious that she was perfect for it – Gods sovereignty and will whilst not making sense at the time was found to be just and good today!
A word of appreciation:- For Robbie Williams album “I’ve been expecting you”
Wednesday, April 02, 2003
IMPORTANT!!!
Make sure you get to The EDGE’s prayer meeting – this Saturday at 10am……
Stolen
Can you believe it, our black wheelie bin was stolen on Tuesday, and if reports are to be believed the council charges £50 to replace them.
25%
Last Tuesday I weighed in at 19st 7lbs – a significant mile stone on my journey …..
I’ve now lost 25lbs – 25% of my target
I’m now in the single figure lbs of the 19st bracket.
I’m only 3lbs away from having lost 2st
God’s hand
I’ve been praying into specific areas of my life to gain some guidance and a sense for where God is in the issues. To be honest I’m wondering if I’m deaf. Perhaps you would send a few up that I’d receive healing from my deafness and that I would not only know God’s guidance but feel his presence.
A word of appreciation:- For the current Mrs Martin (Jane) - as from tomorrow she’s been married to me for 5 long years. Thanks Mighty Mo – you’re my soul buddy and I adore and love you more now than I ever did!
Make sure you get to The EDGE’s prayer meeting – this Saturday at 10am……
Stolen
Can you believe it, our black wheelie bin was stolen on Tuesday, and if reports are to be believed the council charges £50 to replace them.
25%
Last Tuesday I weighed in at 19st 7lbs – a significant mile stone on my journey …..
I’ve now lost 25lbs – 25% of my target
I’m now in the single figure lbs of the 19st bracket.
I’m only 3lbs away from having lost 2st
God’s hand
I’ve been praying into specific areas of my life to gain some guidance and a sense for where God is in the issues. To be honest I’m wondering if I’m deaf. Perhaps you would send a few up that I’d receive healing from my deafness and that I would not only know God’s guidance but feel his presence.
A word of appreciation:- For the current Mrs Martin (Jane) - as from tomorrow she’s been married to me for 5 long years. Thanks Mighty Mo – you’re my soul buddy and I adore and love you more now than I ever did!
Tuesday, April 01, 2003
The river of comments
Comments are still following in on the the post entitled "A stained soul?" Have you had your say yet? - Just click the link to throw in your 50p's worth Thursday 20th "A stained soul?"
A word of appreciation:- For broadband arriving in work - bloggin...... I mean work has just got so much more easier & cheaper!
Comments are still following in on the the post entitled "A stained soul?" Have you had your say yet? - Just click the link to throw in your 50p's worth Thursday 20th "A stained soul?"
A word of appreciation:- For broadband arriving in work - bloggin...... I mean work has just got so much more easier & cheaper!
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