Finding God

This weekend God was to be found in a water fight, in a bowling alley, in group discussions, on a skate ramp, in talks, with folk enjoying good food, and even with folk wearing good food.

The annual Crossover youth weekend was AWESOME!!!

Many thanks to all those who helped make this weekend possible with their generosity of time, love, prayers, money and smiles!

A day to remember

Today is St. George's Day and William Shakespeare's birthday.

Today is a day to celebrate deck chairs, fish and chips, castles, queueing, real ale, being the under dog, talking about the weather and looking forwad to St. Patrick's Day.

And never forget that being English is about driving in a German car to an Irish pub for a Belgian beer, then travelling home, grabbing an Indian curry or a Turkish kebab on the way, to sit on Swedish furniture and watch American shows on a Japanese TV.

Here I am to Worship

Great expectations

Whilst Abby was doing some painting the other day she looked up at me and said, "This is not the best day of my life."

Being only five I'm hoping she has a whole load of tomorrows in which to experience better and better days.

Every time I put on my team t-shirt for the schools-work charity I work for I see our tag line;

Live Life 2 The Max!

So, next time your day isn't turning out quite how you hoped, think about what you can do to turn it around and remember that Jesus said,

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
John 10:10

Have a nice day y'all!

Machine v Nature

It is windy here today.

From the office window I can see a man in the car park using a leaf blower. As he blows the leaves into a small pile the wind scatters them again. I hope he gets paid by the hour!

It makes me wonder whose day is more futile; the man blowing the leaves or the man watching him?

The wind blows to the south;
it blows to the north.
It blows from direction and then another.
Then it turns round and repeats the same pattern, going nowhere.
Ecclesiastes 1:6

Friends reunited

I don't remember being five, but I'm sure it was great.

Abby was pretty excited about wearing her new school dress today and also getting a haircut.

If that wasn't enough she found three toys this afternoon that had been missing for weeks and weeks.

Not a bad day by anyone's standard, but when your five it's a day to remember!

We often hear about childlike faith, but I think some childlike joy would be fun too.

Celtic knot

Yesterday morning a friend was telling me about how someone had likened life's struggles and God's healing to a tangled necklace.

That afternoon Abby came running up to me and announced that she had found her necklace. It had been missing for months! Sadly, it was all tangled and knotted and she couldn't wear it.

I soon discovered that my chubby fingers, short nails and even shorter patience were not the ideal combination for the task.

Thank God that He alone is able to untangle our knots and restore our beauty.