So this is my first blog using Windows Live Writer, seems to be a useful tool for managing updates to your weblog using a MSword-like interface. So there we go, hopefully this will assist more regular posting
Friday, August 18, 2006
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Long time no blog
Well I think this blog could officially do with a ressurrection as there has been a noteable lack of postings (i.e. none) in the recent past. I've been intending to get back into the habit for a while, but busyness has taken over. Having experienced God moving last week at ReachOut06 I kinda realised that I had been letting busy-ness push Him outta my life. It's something I have to be very wary of, not just doing stuff for God, but making sure that i'm spending time with God and listening to his voice. Think this blog helps me to put thoughts down and think things through, so I guess i'm hoping for more frequent postings on the blog-scene. Watch this space then I guess.............
Well I think this blog could officially do with a ressurrection as there has been a noteable lack of postings (i.e. none) in the recent past. I've been intending to get back into the habit for a while, but busyness has taken over. Having experienced God moving last week at ReachOut06 I kinda realised that I had been letting busy-ness push Him outta my life. It's something I have to be very wary of, not just doing stuff for God, but making sure that i'm spending time with God and listening to his voice. Think this blog helps me to put thoughts down and think things through, so I guess i'm hoping for more frequent postings on the blog-scene. Watch this space then I guess.............
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Nearly 2 months, no blog
Well it was brought to my attention that i wasn't updating this blog, which is a fair point so I thought i'd better post a quick comment. Things have been pretty busy recently, hence the lack of blogging, but I kinda feel i've been missing out abit so i hope to pick up more regular postings again. I find as you jot thing's down, assemble your thoughts and think through things in the written form it kinda helps you focus your mind and thoughts, if only for a brief while.
So what's been on my mind recently, now there's a question : too much to jot down here, but a couple of things that have been apparent in my thoughts recently. First thing has been the damaging effect a quick word, broken promise or ineffective witness can have on an individual's faith. Have been chatting to a few people recently who were open enough to chat through instances in their past which have had a negative effect on their view of "church". As a christian
I admit this troubles me, because often I cannot find reason to argue with some of their comments. How do I represent my faith in society, how do I embody the person and values of Jesus Christ to the people I meet, how am I being "church" to the walking wounded who have been scarred by "the church" in past experiences? These have all been thought's i've been struggling with over past days, and as I read of the evident witness of the Early Church in Acts and it's transforming impact on the society of it's day, I ask myself how am I living and representing the body of Christ in my day to day life. Am I leading a Spirit filled, God centered, Christlike witness to the people God brings into my path daily? Or am I too busy doing "stuff", getting distracted and missing opportunity after opportunity that God is placing in my way, assuring me that he will equip me to witness of Him beyond my abilities.
I've also been challenged about my attitude toward the social issues of the society of which I am a part, and the world in which I live. Am I really concerned that today 6,500 Africans died from a preventable disease (HIV?AIDS), that society today despite it's technological advances has more social problems, broken homes, depression, suicides than ever. That a generation is growing up in this culture of individualism, longing to belong yet looking in all the wrong places. Am I taking the time, am I being moved to action, am I brought to my knees crying out for mercy from a God whose heart is breaking? Am I like Nehemiah in his day, seeking to rebuild the walls through prayer and action.
Dear God, may you continue to move in my heart : disturb me where I need to be disturbed, cleanse me where I need cleansed, change me where I need changed. May I know your grace flowing in my life, and may I show something of my Saviour to those I encounter daily. Thank you Jesus for saving me, help me to show more of you in my life.
Well it was brought to my attention that i wasn't updating this blog, which is a fair point so I thought i'd better post a quick comment. Things have been pretty busy recently, hence the lack of blogging, but I kinda feel i've been missing out abit so i hope to pick up more regular postings again. I find as you jot thing's down, assemble your thoughts and think through things in the written form it kinda helps you focus your mind and thoughts, if only for a brief while.
So what's been on my mind recently, now there's a question : too much to jot down here, but a couple of things that have been apparent in my thoughts recently. First thing has been the damaging effect a quick word, broken promise or ineffective witness can have on an individual's faith. Have been chatting to a few people recently who were open enough to chat through instances in their past which have had a negative effect on their view of "church". As a christian
I admit this troubles me, because often I cannot find reason to argue with some of their comments. How do I represent my faith in society, how do I embody the person and values of Jesus Christ to the people I meet, how am I being "church" to the walking wounded who have been scarred by "the church" in past experiences? These have all been thought's i've been struggling with over past days, and as I read of the evident witness of the Early Church in Acts and it's transforming impact on the society of it's day, I ask myself how am I living and representing the body of Christ in my day to day life. Am I leading a Spirit filled, God centered, Christlike witness to the people God brings into my path daily? Or am I too busy doing "stuff", getting distracted and missing opportunity after opportunity that God is placing in my way, assuring me that he will equip me to witness of Him beyond my abilities.
I've also been challenged about my attitude toward the social issues of the society of which I am a part, and the world in which I live. Am I really concerned that today 6,500 Africans died from a preventable disease (HIV?AIDS), that society today despite it's technological advances has more social problems, broken homes, depression, suicides than ever. That a generation is growing up in this culture of individualism, longing to belong yet looking in all the wrong places. Am I taking the time, am I being moved to action, am I brought to my knees crying out for mercy from a God whose heart is breaking? Am I like Nehemiah in his day, seeking to rebuild the walls through prayer and action.
Dear God, may you continue to move in my heart : disturb me where I need to be disturbed, cleanse me where I need cleansed, change me where I need changed. May I know your grace flowing in my life, and may I show something of my Saviour to those I encounter daily. Thank you Jesus for saving me, help me to show more of you in my life.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Just setup a Myspace account and a bebo account, everyone seems to be doing it so I figured why not. Check them out sometime and if your a member invite me as a friend, seem like a good way of keeping in touch
Friday, March 17, 2006
Long time No blog
Well it's been a while since i've taken time to update the old blog, so on this St. Patricks day since i'm off, I thought i'd take the opportunity to jot down a few thoughts. Suppose the biggest event since my last post was celebrating my turning 1/4 of a century on 8th March. Not a great celebration as I sat an exam on my birthday, but went out the weekend before with Helen, so the big occassion didn't pass by un-noticed.
Works still taking up alot of time, but i'm finding some opportunities opening up for sharing my faith, especially in the course i'm doing as you get more time to get to know people, so i'm praying God will continue to open doors there.
Youth stuff's going well, planning already for easter events, and thinking ahead to Reachout in the summer, so plenty of meetings, prayer times and thoughts and ideas churning away. The importance of the scriptures has been on my heart alot recently, and has been the subject of our thoughts at bible class recently. I've been challenged to develop a passion for the scriptures in my life, to get addicted to Gods word, and for this to be infectious to those around me. The pace of life brings it's struggles in pursuing this, but I know God will help me by his Spirir, and continue to mould my life by it.
Anyway i'd better shoot on, get some stuff done for youth club and bible class.
Well it's been a while since i've taken time to update the old blog, so on this St. Patricks day since i'm off, I thought i'd take the opportunity to jot down a few thoughts. Suppose the biggest event since my last post was celebrating my turning 1/4 of a century on 8th March. Not a great celebration as I sat an exam on my birthday, but went out the weekend before with Helen, so the big occassion didn't pass by un-noticed.
Works still taking up alot of time, but i'm finding some opportunities opening up for sharing my faith, especially in the course i'm doing as you get more time to get to know people, so i'm praying God will continue to open doors there.
Youth stuff's going well, planning already for easter events, and thinking ahead to Reachout in the summer, so plenty of meetings, prayer times and thoughts and ideas churning away. The importance of the scriptures has been on my heart alot recently, and has been the subject of our thoughts at bible class recently. I've been challenged to develop a passion for the scriptures in my life, to get addicted to Gods word, and for this to be infectious to those around me. The pace of life brings it's struggles in pursuing this, but I know God will help me by his Spirir, and continue to mould my life by it.
Anyway i'd better shoot on, get some stuff done for youth club and bible class.
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