April 2012
2 posts
“In view of the fact that Barclays’ shares are trading far below net asset...”
– Pirc
“The Bible knows nothing of a bold leap-in-the-dark faith, a hope-against-hope...”
– http://www.bethinking.org/truth-tolerance/introductory/faith-is-about-just-trusting-god-isnt-it.htm
March 2012
6 posts
Why we should seek out those with need in our churches and communities: “God’s pattern of mercy … Did Christ sit in heaven and wait for us to beg for his mercy? No, Christ sought us and found us” (Tim Keller)
Workhouse & Riots
To many the world is all slum, with the Workhouse as an intermediate purgatory before the grave.” (William Booth, 1890). So do the riots indicate similar levels of hope for the jobless millions whilst a Cabinet of Etonian Millionaires reduce the 50p tax, cancel Sure Start, and privatise the NHS? The disparity between the ruling elite and the other 99% worries me.
moneybags that don't grow old
God’s kingdom within us bears a very different kind of behaviour to much of the world’s aggrandising drive!
“Sell your possessions, and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.” (Lk 12:33)
“We will fight the dirt all our lives and in the end we will be six feet under...”
“Plato - “How can a man be happy when he has to serve someone?’
...”
Imp article from the Telegraph (yes Telegraph) - Read this prepare to fight for your NHS http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/9106880/Read-this-and-prepare-to-fight-for-your-NHS.html
February 2012
1 post
“Woe to you … hypocrites! you tithe mint, dill, cumin, & have neglected...”
January 2012
5 posts
“I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known ...”
– When i hold to rituals and the way-it’s-done-because-that’s-the-way-it’s-done I display a heart distracted from the object of all hope and the centre of history - Jesus be my only boast.
Ed Milliband ... holding the government to account... →
By classifying the whole public sector pay discussion as “either protecting jobs or giving pay rises” Ed Milliband fails to give a context to this debate or sense of justice to the overall question of economic wealth in the country at the moment … and he is the leader of the ‘labour’ party. Expect coming public discontent and more right-wing crack-down on the...
Rotten luck for those public workers, the Church,...
Who is representing and advocating for the needs and interests of the masses, and pushing for a fair distribution of wealth and power?
When I read the labour party making comments like this, I see growing political disenfranchisement, and am concerned by seeds sown which will lead to injustice, fear, and public disorder.
It’s too easy to take sides with power and say there is no option...
I’m not a fan of Joey Barton, but to clarify he asked a question and did not make a proposal - an interesting question to start a discussion
Under the duvet, watching Transformers with boys who are all up. Can someone please make me a cup of tea?
December 2011
20 posts
Touch, pause, engage. [pic] — http://t.co/W77LFtmZ
Interesting Indep. article - doesn’t Christianity deserve better worshippers http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/yasmin-alibhai-brown/yasmin-alibhaibrown-christianity-deserves-better-worshippers-6281536.html
RT @nickygumbel: The point of Christmas is Jesus Christ. He is the centrepiece of our civilisation. The hinge of history is on the door …
Yes. Work done. We are going to the woods. COME ON. :-). Happy Christmas. [vid] — http://t.co/b6R0HeHB
Advert for ‘quickquid’ 1734% annual rate of interest. Should be illegal. People so emotionally vulnerable to stuff like that at this time of year.
RT @hallch: Everybody wants to be Pam and Mick when they are older don’t they?! #gavinandstaceyxmasspecial
““…a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq, with a representative government...”
– BBC News - At least 63 killed in co-ordinated Baghdad attacks (via alshaw)
BBC article - 62 died in Iraq bombing today -... →
Wondering what lasting change the U.K. and U.S have made in Iraq after 62 died today due to bombing in Iraq?
working from home again, in calls from about 9 till 4. Looking forward to seeing Sherlock on Friday night with Matt Hunt. (at Weeke)
“The report for the charity Crisis found an average homeless person has a life...”
“It is only a good friend who will bother to tell you that you always dominate...”
“The Public Accounts Committee said it had “serious concerns” about how some...”
– BBC News - HMRC criticised for ‘cosy’ deals by committee of MPs (via alshaw)
Bit more than will be saved by cutting back on pensions and caps on housing benefit then.
Watching Deadly 60 before starting work. This week I will be mostly working from home.
Watching Home Improvements
RT @fostermarianne: Sainsbury’s sell a cheese called Goat Log. Doesn’t sound very appetising does it.
RT @sallylloydjones: ” ‘Yes,’ said Queen Lucy. ‘In our world too, a Stable once had something inside it that was bigger than our whole w …
RT @jamiemunson: Is your willingness to extend grace to others based on their grace to you or God’s grace to you?
RT @tomshaw101: ‘The modern church is quite simply just the World with a Christian t shirt on!’ - Nicky Cruz
decorating the tree, National Lampoons on, mulled wine warming up, Ava’s first Christmas build-up :-)
English riots: sentence severity worries lawyers http://t.co/iDBBUhz9 via @guardian / if you read this, please let me know what you think.
November 2011
11 posts
“Clinton asked how he should handle the Lewinsky issue. “I don’t know if you did...”
England doing well, but have the impression that if Spain were so inclined they might turn it up a notch and put us to the sword!
Enjoyed being at group tonight, praying & talking with friends. Good to worship God and share some ideas for new initiatives :-)
Anyone read Simply Jesus by N. T. Wright? Any good?
Getting seriously into the Steve Jobs biography from Isaacson.
RT @nickygumbel: ‘Unless there is within us that which is above us, we will soon yield to that which is about us.’ P. T. Forsyth
Very tired, very full, we’re heading to bed for an earlier night. Wonderful day together as a family. Washing the car with boys was fun!
anyone know whether FamilyShield product is any good? Meant to block adult content at the router.
Have woken with a strong desire to join a truly charismatic meeting of God’s people this weekend. Heart aches a bit.
just listened to my preach from last Sunday. Nerve-wracking to do and review! Don’t Oppress the Poor - Nehemiah 5 http://t.co/8cES0Jgh
A tiny bit stereotypical but I’m just loving this page! http://t.co/T2RPch5A
October 2011
34 posts
RT @darrinpatrick: Self-protection is rooted in our pride. In it, we hold back part of who we are from others because we fear rejection …
RT @danwalkerbbc: I gave the kids an inspiring speech about the extra hour but no-one listened. In fact they got up especially early.
RT @JohnPiper: Christian living is supernatural or it is nothing.
I’m enjoying this track … #NowPlaying Kanye West – Lost In The World on @Spotify
http://t.co/tgkZWg1e
At ShakeAway in town with the boys. Much better than old place - more space, music, great place for young people to hang out … busy