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
RT @TheosElizabeth: All involved (inc St P’s inst) want to answer v.deep, complex Q of how we build a more just economic system.Enough w …
RT @grantblowers: On average 25,000 older people die each year because they can’t heat their home. THAT is the scandal, NOT whether we’r …
well it was always going to be very tough to end #spooks but I think they just about did it! Well done #BBC a fantastic prog.
having a beer, listening to bit of Toby Mac with boys whilst we do lego stickers & eat Pez … don’t really recognise my life at the moment!
Amount of outstanding credit card debt in India tripled between 2004 and 2007 http://t.co/boB5ZceW
Was ‘told-off’ by my 3 yr old son at dinner for snoring too loudly last night. Not convinced - suspect psych war games #mustbestrong
Day 1 of 2 weeks paternity leave. Marianne coaching me through activities of a home-running parent. #feetnottouchedtheground but loving it
Our daughter Ava-Grace born today at 11.59 weighing 7lb 12oz. Mum and Ava-Grace doing well! :-)