January 2010
21 posts
How quick we forget...
Seems like Haiti has already been bumped down by the iPad and Man Utd - Man City match and N. Irish politics.
Such a shame!
WatchI would love a library like this…I’m addicted to books!
Frontin'
Since we have come back from Mexico we have realised that over the last few years rather than build friendships and get to know each other more, our initial reaction is to put up a kind of front to prevent us from knowing each other.
We have spoken to a lot of people about this and to be honest, it seems as everyone is sick of it.
I think it is time that we are real as people, especially...
Facebook...
is the life and soul of the party ha ha!
Had a great nights craic tonight.
Wonder if I’m the first to post?
Morning...
This morning I got up early and went for a nice walk with hardly any snow about.
I got a absolutely rubbish cup of coffee from the garage.
And came home for breakfast club with Julie & Ben!
Now out to do some prep on a new Bible study series for church.
WatchFuture footballer?
Coaching/Mentoring...
Is this a new fancy way to say the word discipleship?
We are to “make disciples” as Jesus says to us as Christians/Pastors/Leaders.
It should be our first instinct with people.
1st stage/1st step/1st thought.
But how many people actually are being discipled or discipling others?
Surprisingly happy...
A friend of Julie’s came round tonight for tea and a chat.
I secretly love this!
I get chased upstairs to do some reading, listening to music and chilling out.
It’s been great!
10 Ways to Encourage a Missionary →
Do you know any missionaries? Click this link!
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2010/01/06/10-ways-to-encourage-a-missionary/
Julie & I have some experience as missionaries and this is a really good resource to bring our attention to encourage people serving God around the world.
Football tonight...
Going to play football tonight after our “winter” break!
I don’t think I’ll play very well…for a change ha ha.
This is for a number of reasons.
1. I’m not that good!
2. I’m wearing new “Christmas” shoes.
3. I’m about 2 stone heavier after Christmas.
4. I’ll be dreaming about trying the new Indian out in Galgorm afterwards!
Reading by the Fire...
Reading a book again tonight.
“God wants to save Christians” by Rob Bell
I’ll let you know how that goes.
Getting out of bed...
The colder it gets the harder it seems to be to get out of bed.
But I’m heading out to my warm office for some study, peppermint tea, and listening to music.
I’ll be warm in no time!
To Do List →
http://whittakerwoman.typepad.com/whittaker_woman/my-list/
I have been really challenged by this list and what mine would look like. Maybe similar only without the jumping off things and out of things.
I’m not so good with heights, planes or general danger!
Friends...
We are having some friends round tonight and going to have some food and a chat.
Julie is amazing as a hostess and thinking of little cool things that create real fellowship, chatting about our lives, and really being open with each other.
I can’t wait!!
Early...
I have been intentionally getting up early the last few weeks in order to get sermon prep in and it is actually pretty cool. Read a quote this week that the Roman Emperor Vespius expected the Romans to have a full days work done before mid-day.
Getting up early and going out to my office also means braving the cold - two coats today I think!!
Walking...
This year will be a mega year with lots of cool amazing new things happening. One of my aims this year is to get fit, both physically and spiritually. So today we are going to go for a long family walk with Ben into a forest where we used to live.
Then for a walk into town to buy some books. I’m starting to develop quite a library now!
WatchIf in doubt bite it!