Well first it was the Americans (at golf) in the Ryder Cup and know it's the unbeatable Aussies (at cricket) in the ICC Champions Trophy Semi Final ....whatever next?!
Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Monday, September 20, 2004
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Last night, at church, was the third night in our ‘CLC at the Movies’ series. There are four in the series throughout September. The last one being next Sunday when it will be 'Finding Nemo’ – can’t wait!
It was my turn last night and I presented ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’. One of the main points was all about the kind of ‘True Love’ that Toula finds in Ian which releases her from her mundane life and brings her freedom.
When we know God’s love and experience it for ourselves it brings freedom and releases us from past hurts/present circumstances.
Romans 8:35-49: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
God loves you like this!
There is nowhere you can go; nowhere you can hide that out distances you from God’s love; nothing you can do will put you beyond it; no-one and nothing can get in the way and obstruct it. Uninterrupted, constant, outgoing love from God to YOU!
It was my turn last night and I presented ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’. One of the main points was all about the kind of ‘True Love’ that Toula finds in Ian which releases her from her mundane life and brings her freedom.
When we know God’s love and experience it for ourselves it brings freedom and releases us from past hurts/present circumstances.
Romans 8:35-49: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
God loves you like this!
There is nowhere you can go; nowhere you can hide that out distances you from God’s love; nothing you can do will put you beyond it; no-one and nothing can get in the way and obstruct it. Uninterrupted, constant, outgoing love from God to YOU!
We Wooped 'Em Good
‘John Wayne, the Statue of Liberty, Elvis Presley, JFK, George W Bush, Abraham Lincoln….your boys took one hell of a beating!’
The Ryder Cup: Europe 18 ½ USA 9 ½
Keep looking at that score above….can you believe it?!
A big hand for the lads……for Bernhard Langer, Paul Casey, Darren Clarke, Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, David Howell, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Thomas Levet, Paul McGinley, Colin Montgomerie, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood.
Well done boys!
The Ryder Cup: Europe 18 ½ USA 9 ½
Keep looking at that score above….can you believe it?!
A big hand for the lads……for Bernhard Langer, Paul Casey, Darren Clarke, Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, David Howell, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Thomas Levet, Paul McGinley, Colin Montgomerie, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood.
Well done boys!
Friday, September 17, 2004
Classic Lines from the Greats
"It's strange, isn't it? You stand in the middle of a library and go 'Aaaaaaggggghhhhh' and everyone just stares at you. But do the same thing on an aeroplane and everyone joins in." Tommy Cooper
'I took my mother-in-law to Madame Tussaud's Chamber of Horrors and one of the attendants said, "Keep her moving sir, we're stock taking."' Les Dawson
"My Dad used to say 'always fight fire with fire', which is probably why he got thrown out of the fire brigade." Peter Kay
"Apparently, 1 in 5 people in the world are Chinese. And there are 5 people in my family, so it must be one of them. It's either my mum or my dad. Or my older brother Colin. Or my younger brother Ho-Cha-Chu. But I think it's Colin." Tommy Cooper
'I took my mother-in-law to Madame Tussaud's Chamber of Horrors and one of the attendants said, "Keep her moving sir, we're stock taking."' Les Dawson
"My Dad used to say 'always fight fire with fire', which is probably why he got thrown out of the fire brigade." Peter Kay
"Apparently, 1 in 5 people in the world are Chinese. And there are 5 people in my family, so it must be one of them. It's either my mum or my dad. Or my older brother Colin. Or my younger brother Ho-Cha-Chu. But I think it's Colin." Tommy Cooper
Apathy
Talked about apathy at our church staff meeting last night.....here are some great quotes on the matter:
"Apathy can only be overcome by enthusiasm." - Arnold Toynbee
"Apathy is the glove into which evil slips its hand." - Bodie Thoene
"There is so much apathy in the world today . . . but who cares?" - unknown
"Somewhere between apathy and anarchy lies the thinking human being." - Rod Serling (1924-1975)
"Tolerance is composed of nine parts apathy to one of brotherly love." - Frank Moore Colby (1865-1925)
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care." - William Safire
"Science may have found a cure for most evils, but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all — the apathy of human beings." - Helen Keller (1880-1968)
"Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear." - Dan Millman
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of my mouth." - Jesus (Revelation 3:15-16)
"Apathy can only be overcome by enthusiasm." - Arnold Toynbee
"Apathy is the glove into which evil slips its hand." - Bodie Thoene
"There is so much apathy in the world today . . . but who cares?" - unknown
"Somewhere between apathy and anarchy lies the thinking human being." - Rod Serling (1924-1975)
"Tolerance is composed of nine parts apathy to one of brotherly love." - Frank Moore Colby (1865-1925)
"Is sloppiness in speech caused by ignorance or apathy? I don't know and I don't care." - William Safire
"Science may have found a cure for most evils, but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all — the apathy of human beings." - Helen Keller (1880-1968)
"Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear." - Dan Millman
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm - neither hot nor cold - I am about to spit you out of my mouth." - Jesus (Revelation 3:15-16)
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Climate Changes
With all the news on TV lately about the extreme weather conditions affecting the Gulf of Mexico, the mud slides in the Middle East and South America, along with the dire predictions made by such films as The Day After Tomorrow, we shouldn't forget that England has its fair share of devastating weather too.
Here's a PHOTO illustrating the damage caused to a friend's home from a storm that passed through Chesterfield recently. It really makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us not to take things for granted.
Here's a PHOTO illustrating the damage caused to a friend's home from a storm that passed through Chesterfield recently. It really makes you cherish what you have, and reminds us not to take things for granted.
Monday, September 13, 2004
'Luke.....I am your Father'
A panel of experts (including Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson) have selected the top 30 most important sc-fi moments in history.
From the list on the BBC link I went for Alien and the chest bursting scene. A bit gory I know, but the shock factor made it unforgettable. The Star Wars moment when Darth Vader’s true identity is made known comes a close second.
What’s your favourite?
Of course there are some ‘forgettable’ sci-fi moments. The whole of Star Trek V (The Final Frontier) springs to mind.
From the list on the BBC link I went for Alien and the chest bursting scene. A bit gory I know, but the shock factor made it unforgettable. The Star Wars moment when Darth Vader’s true identity is made known comes a close second.
What’s your favourite?
Of course there are some ‘forgettable’ sci-fi moments. The whole of Star Trek V (The Final Frontier) springs to mind.
At the Movies Part 2
Paul Benger brought the second in our ‘church at the movies’ series last night. This time it was Pirates of the Caribbean. I’ve seen the film several times and wondered what clips he might use. We weren’t disappointed. My favourite has to be the moment when Captain Norrington says of Jack Sparrow, ‘One good deed is not enough to redeem a man of a lifetime of wickedness’, and Jack replies, "Although it seems enough to condemn him’
Paul then asked the question, ‘How many good deeds does it take to redeem a man from a lifetime of wickedness?’
The answer…..none. Only one Man could do that!
Romans 5:17-18: The sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over us, but all who receive God's wonderful, gracious gift of righteousness will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. Yes, Adam's one sin brought condemnation upon everyone, but Christ's one act of righteousness makes all people right in God's sight and gives them life.
By the way, my father-in-law (David ‘Pirates’ Loveday) has seen the film many times, to say he’s mad on it would be an under-statement!
Here’s the script of the movie for you devotees.
All hands to the boats!
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Pheasant or Rat Day ?
Yesterday morning whilst out running I came across a dead pheasant lying at the side of the road. I probably should have picked it up and brought it home....well it was in good condition and looked fresh (still warm!). Jane said she would have prepared it as well!
This morning, again out running, just a few yards away from where the pheasant had been lying I found a dead rat!
Is there a moral to this story? What do you think? All I could come up with was, 'somedays you get pheasant and somedays you get rat!'
This morning, again out running, just a few yards away from where the pheasant had been lying I found a dead rat!
Is there a moral to this story? What do you think? All I could come up with was, 'somedays you get pheasant and somedays you get rat!'
Friday, September 10, 2004
Thursday, September 09, 2004
All Together Now
All the kids ready for school...
This is the first time all of our kids are now at the same school together. Well for one year anyway before Daniel heads off to Secondary School.
Blogger Problems
Couldn't publish yesterday for some reason....don't know if anybody else has ever had that problem?
Tuesday, September 07, 2004
More from the Holy Grail
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch
[Maynard and his assistant come forward with the monks, carrying the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch on a pillow.]
Arthur: How does it uhm... How does it work?
Assistant: I know not, my liege.
Arthur: Consult the Book of Armaments!
Maynard: Armaments, Chapter 2, vs. 9 to 21...
Assistant: …and Saint Attila raised the Hand Grenade up on high, saying...
O Lord, bless this, thy Hand Grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and lima beans, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and lice...
Maynard: Skip a bit, brother...
Assistant: And the Lord spake, saying:
First shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then thou shalt count to three. No more. No less.
Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of thy counting shall be three.
Four shalt thou not count, nor shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceed to three.
Five is right out! Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch at thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.
Maynard: Amen.
All monks: Amen.
Arthur: Right. [pulling out pin] One... Two... Five!
Galahad: Three, sir!
Arthur: Three! [throws grenade]
[BLAM! The rabbit, being naughty in the Lord's sight, does indeed, snuff it. Cautiously the party enters the cave.]
[Maynard and his assistant come forward with the monks, carrying the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch on a pillow.]
Arthur: How does it uhm... How does it work?
Assistant: I know not, my liege.
Arthur: Consult the Book of Armaments!
Maynard: Armaments, Chapter 2, vs. 9 to 21...
Assistant: …and Saint Attila raised the Hand Grenade up on high, saying...
O Lord, bless this, thy Hand Grenade, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy. And the Lord did grin, and the people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and lima beans, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and lice...
Maynard: Skip a bit, brother...
Assistant: And the Lord spake, saying:
First shalt thou take out the holy pin. Then thou shalt count to three. No more. No less.
Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of thy counting shall be three.
Four shalt thou not count, nor shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceed to three.
Five is right out! Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch at thy foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.
Maynard: Amen.
All monks: Amen.
Arthur: Right. [pulling out pin] One... Two... Five!
Galahad: Three, sir!
Arthur: Three! [throws grenade]
[BLAM! The rabbit, being naughty in the Lord's sight, does indeed, snuff it. Cautiously the party enters the cave.]
Monday, September 06, 2004
Church Last Night
Church good last night. Throughout the month of September our church is hosting a number of Sunday evening events based upon modern day movie themes.
Taking certain films, and in a similar way to how Jesus taught using the stories or parables of the day, we are presenting relevant messages pertaining to life today.
Last night Paul Benger spoke around the movie ‘Gladiator’. So many great moments in the movie to speak about.
Other movies will be…
12.09.04 Pirates of the Caribbean
19.09.04 My Big Fat Greek Wedding
26.09.04 Finding Nemo
I’m doing the one on the 19th, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a Rom-Com for the ladies!
Anybody seen it? Any suggestions for what illustrations to use?
Taking certain films, and in a similar way to how Jesus taught using the stories or parables of the day, we are presenting relevant messages pertaining to life today.
Last night Paul Benger spoke around the movie ‘Gladiator’. So many great moments in the movie to speak about.
Other movies will be…
12.09.04 Pirates of the Caribbean
19.09.04 My Big Fat Greek Wedding
26.09.04 Finding Nemo
I’m doing the one on the 19th, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a Rom-Com for the ladies!
Anybody seen it? Any suggestions for what illustrations to use?
Friday, September 03, 2004
Jake's First Day
My youngest, Jacob, is 4 almost 5 and it's his first day at school today. Here's a photo I took of him this morning before I left for work. He's really excited and can't wait to get there. I wish the other 3 were just as enthusiastic!!
Thursday, September 02, 2004
New from Hillsong
Here’s a new CD/DVD for us all to buy, soon to be released by Hillsong. It’s a live worship compilation by the Hillsong team and Delirious? recorded live at the Sydney SuperDome in July 2003.
I’m plugging it because I was a part of the choir that night…..well me and a few hundred others! Still it was an awesome experience and one I’ll never forget…….wonder if I’m on the DVD?!?
I’m plugging it because I was a part of the choir that night…..well me and a few hundred others! Still it was an awesome experience and one I’ll never forget…….wonder if I’m on the DVD?!?
Incredible but True!
Here’s an amazing real life story. Fancy waking up from a coma and finding out you’ve had a baby!
At the Movies
Saw a couple of movies while we were on holiday.
Firstly there was I, Robot. This was ok but there seemed to be something missing. It looks great but the whole thing felt a bit rushed. I guess this can be a criticism levelled at a number of sci-fi movies…so much to cram in without much time for acclimatising us to the time/place etc.
Secondly there was The Bourne Supremacy, this I really enjoyed and highly recommend - much better than the first (The Bourne Identity). Ironically this also felt rushed but of course, if you’ve already seen the first, the characters/plot are already there. The pace of the movie adds to the enjoyment. There’s also a good story-line which is not lost and for a change not too complicated.
Firstly there was I, Robot. This was ok but there seemed to be something missing. It looks great but the whole thing felt a bit rushed. I guess this can be a criticism levelled at a number of sci-fi movies…so much to cram in without much time for acclimatising us to the time/place etc.
Secondly there was The Bourne Supremacy, this I really enjoyed and highly recommend - much better than the first (The Bourne Identity). Ironically this also felt rushed but of course, if you’ve already seen the first, the characters/plot are already there. The pace of the movie adds to the enjoyment. There’s also a good story-line which is not lost and for a change not too complicated.
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
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