Im just in from the bible study group which was a really fun night with quite a few giggles after we had finished our study. Anyway Im a bit dissapointed none of my blogger friends have been blogging.
So I thought Id share a verse given to me tonight Proverb 15:30
"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news brings health to the bones"
So Im sending you a cheerful smile (cheesy I know)
the goodnews is Jesus loves you
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Saturday, 7 March 2009
Does God reply by txt?
I found this news article which the artist says highlights the ability to pray anytime and anywhere. Wonder if it would encourage mobile phone users to pray?
hope the link works http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7929799.stm
hope the link works http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7929799.stm
Friday, 6 March 2009
The mediocrity of me
Luther in a letter to Erasmus spoke of the mediocrity of his theology, it is a word I resolve to describe the mood I find myself in. As a psych nurse I used the analogy ,that a bottle of lemonade can only be bumped,shaken and dropped so many times before you have to let the gas out.The last few weeks I have felt bumped for what I eat and my size,somthing that has not happened since primary school.Shaken by stinging remarks and dropped at being unable to hear of a women's call into ministry.
You may think it a little strange that I turn to Paul for encouragement but he is an example of rejoicing in the love of Christ in a time when others would loose hope in their suffering,do not think for a minute that in my grumblings I compare myself to pauls suffering, but it is in this, I recognise the mediocrity of me in intellect,grades,patience.Yet can rejoice in Christ with the comfort of a full heart for Him now.
Paul writes to the philipians
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[d] 20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.
27Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel 28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.
You may think it a little strange that I turn to Paul for encouragement but he is an example of rejoicing in the love of Christ in a time when others would loose hope in their suffering,do not think for a minute that in my grumblings I compare myself to pauls suffering, but it is in this, I recognise the mediocrity of me in intellect,grades,patience.Yet can rejoice in Christ with the comfort of a full heart for Him now.
Paul writes to the philipians
Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[d] 20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me.
27Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending as one man for the faith of the gospel 28without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you.
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Songs that bring a smile
We were talking about songs tonight that make us smile so heres a few that came to mind. I dont know how to put the video in so sorry had to make do witha link
smiling with your coffee!
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and this would wake our worship up ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLY7yI1xV-M">
and theres this one for my boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2gPZRsz0Q">
smiling with your coffee!
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and this would wake our worship up ! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLY7yI1xV-M">
and theres this one for my boys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zB2gPZRsz0Q">
Saturday, 14 February 2009
Valanintes Day
Since this is valentines day and people across Scotland will be celebrating the love they have for each other, I though it apt to quote a little scripture about Gods Love, of course whilst I'm munching on the lovely chocolates my much loved hubby gave me this morning(except the yuchie praline!)
1 John 4:7-16
God Is Love
7-10My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn't know the first thing about God, because God is love—so you can't know him if you don't love. This is how God showed his love for us: God sent his only Son into the world so we might live through him. This is the kind of love we are talking about—not that we once upon a time loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to clear away our sins and the damage they've done to our relationship with God.
11-12My dear, dear friends, if God loved us like this, we certainly ought to love each other. No one has seen God, ever. But if we love one another, God dwells deeply within us, and his love becomes complete in us—perfect love!
13-16This is how we know we're living steadily and deeply in him, and he in us: He's given us life from his life, from his very own Spirit. Also, we've seen for ourselves and continue to state openly that the Father sent his Son as Savior of the world. Everyone who confesses that Jesus is God's Son participates continuously in an intimate relationship with God. We know it so well, we've embraced it heart and soul, this love that comes from God.
Taken from the message translation
Celtic Prayer
When I was staying St Andrews in June I bought a couple of postcards with Celtic prayers on them. So Ive been having a look today on the net at different prayers and blessing some of the words are so uplifting. Relationships with people in this life can bring the blessing of love and joy, a small piece of heaven on earth or sometimes leave us feeling a little bruised when humanity gets in the way, grace and humility left behind, either way Christ is always there ,comforter ,healer, intercessor,friend and saviour. So this old Celtic prayer lifted my heart to the Lord today,may it bring you closer in prayer to our loving saviour.
You are the peace of all things calm
You are the place to hide from harm
You are the light that shines in dark
You are the heart's eternal spark
You are the door that's open wide
You are the guest who waits inside
You are the stranger at the door
You are the calling of the poor
You are my Lord and with me from ill
You are the light, the truth, the way
You are my Saviour this very day.
celtic oral tradition - 1st millennium
You are the peace of all things calm
You are the place to hide from harm
You are the light that shines in dark
You are the heart's eternal spark
You are the door that's open wide
You are the guest who waits inside
You are the stranger at the door
You are the calling of the poor
You are my Lord and with me from ill
You are the light, the truth, the way
You are my Saviour this very day.
celtic oral tradition - 1st millennium
Tuesday, 20 January 2009
out of the mouth of children!
Today my Hubby took a day of work as we planned to have a day for the two of us, maybe see a movie ,lunch and chat. Well as were enjoying our slow moring,the school called to say our son was ill and could we pick him up. So the plans changed we rushed to the school hair still wet to find a pink face child poor thing.
Said child was not so ill and thought he would manage lunch at Brodie. As we chatted and told jokes the conversation turned to what happens when I finish college(which seems so far away but then so did becoming 40 for so long) My son asked would we be leaving our home? I told him we just dont know ,maybe, it depends what Gods plans are for us all. My son thought for a moment and said Ill be 16 and wouldnt need to move with you if I didnt want to. Hubby said we would want you to be with us and my son reply was "but Ill be legally emancipated"
I thought I was going to fall off the chair, where on earth did he pick this up. We reassure our son he was not a captive and doing the dishes twice a week or making dads coffee did not mean he was experiencing any kind of child labour!
I hope God blessed you today with love and laughter.
Said child was not so ill and thought he would manage lunch at Brodie. As we chatted and told jokes the conversation turned to what happens when I finish college(which seems so far away but then so did becoming 40 for so long) My son asked would we be leaving our home? I told him we just dont know ,maybe, it depends what Gods plans are for us all. My son thought for a moment and said Ill be 16 and wouldnt need to move with you if I didnt want to. Hubby said we would want you to be with us and my son reply was "but Ill be legally emancipated"
I thought I was going to fall off the chair, where on earth did he pick this up. We reassure our son he was not a captive and doing the dishes twice a week or making dads coffee did not mean he was experiencing any kind of child labour!
I hope God blessed you today with love and laughter.
Monday, 19 January 2009
The Boyes are back in town
This is the first post for a very long time, for various reasons primarily having no Internet connection thanks to AOL and BT,I couldn't bare to tell you the whole story ,except I have spent many many hours speaking to people the other side of the world,many departments and with much frustration. The funniest part was asking for the complaints department to be told we don't have one and then given an email address! I had to remind the helpful man on the other end of the phone the reason for calling I had no Internet to send an email!! But if all I have to complain about is lack of Internet then it a good life.
started back to HTC in September for 2nd year and it was great to see some old faces and new but I have found this semester pretty hard on the brain, so many books to read and so many I should have read! I also started my first placement with the church of Scotland for ministry training and feel so blessed with this placement both churches have been very welcoming and supportive. I have learned that preparation is essential and this always takes me longer than I think. I have also learned never to wear a skirt when assisting in a windy outdoors service, a little quick thinking averted any horror!
The semester at college finished last week with a climax of exams and a Medieval Church History essay on the East/West Schism of 1054, its a really interesting topic and hopefully my essay will reflect my enthusiasm . The kids enjoyed my telling of it after dinner one night especially of Cerarlius plucking out the eyes of a chap he didnt like, its good to know I can beat the Simpson's on somethings! They have also found it interesting that their mum it studying Buddhism,Islam and Judaism,as they are doing the same at school.So the Exploring other faith module has led to some animated teenage chats. The other modules have been OT Prophet our lecturer Hector Morrison is fantastic , I found the book of Hosea so moving reading of Gods love and the comparison of Yahweh and Israel to that of Hosea and Gomer. Finally the real brain buster for me was The person and work of Christ now at the start of semester this was the module I looked forward too,but I really struggled with systematics to the point where the tears were there on more than one occasion.My mum arrived for a christmas on the 22nd of December to be given the job of decorating the tree with 2 over enthusiastic boys where connor told his old joke of loosing his voice at Christmas due to tinselitis! Anyway I got on with the systematics essay on Aulens Christos Victor as the tree went up only to stop to advice on why it is not pleasing to the eye to have all the bobbles on one side of the tree!
I now have a short break before the next semester start which will consist of ;Pauline Theology,The Reformation,Theology of mission and a module on Worship. Im feeling more geared up for this semester but theres a lot to be done between then and now. However this week looking forward to attending Deep Impact in Avimore and a wee visit to mums and preparing a sermon, possibly another week will go by with no ironing done.
I was informed at college today by a couple of the girls that "middle aged women know everything" or the one they work with .I was delighted to hear this as I will soon be that horrible middle age in spring so this semester should go well as I will know everything !!!!! This has to go in the motivational line for 2nd year.
started back to HTC in September for 2nd year and it was great to see some old faces and new but I have found this semester pretty hard on the brain, so many books to read and so many I should have read! I also started my first placement with the church of Scotland for ministry training and feel so blessed with this placement both churches have been very welcoming and supportive. I have learned that preparation is essential and this always takes me longer than I think. I have also learned never to wear a skirt when assisting in a windy outdoors service, a little quick thinking averted any horror!
The semester at college finished last week with a climax of exams and a Medieval Church History essay on the East/West Schism of 1054, its a really interesting topic and hopefully my essay will reflect my enthusiasm . The kids enjoyed my telling of it after dinner one night especially of Cerarlius plucking out the eyes of a chap he didnt like, its good to know I can beat the Simpson's on somethings! They have also found it interesting that their mum it studying Buddhism,Islam and Judaism,as they are doing the same at school.So the Exploring other faith module has led to some animated teenage chats. The other modules have been OT Prophet our lecturer Hector Morrison is fantastic , I found the book of Hosea so moving reading of Gods love and the comparison of Yahweh and Israel to that of Hosea and Gomer. Finally the real brain buster for me was The person and work of Christ now at the start of semester this was the module I looked forward too,but I really struggled with systematics to the point where the tears were there on more than one occasion.My mum arrived for a christmas on the 22nd of December to be given the job of decorating the tree with 2 over enthusiastic boys where connor told his old joke of loosing his voice at Christmas due to tinselitis! Anyway I got on with the systematics essay on Aulens Christos Victor as the tree went up only to stop to advice on why it is not pleasing to the eye to have all the bobbles on one side of the tree!
I now have a short break before the next semester start which will consist of ;Pauline Theology,The Reformation,Theology of mission and a module on Worship. Im feeling more geared up for this semester but theres a lot to be done between then and now. However this week looking forward to attending Deep Impact in Avimore and a wee visit to mums and preparing a sermon, possibly another week will go by with no ironing done.
I was informed at college today by a couple of the girls that "middle aged women know everything" or the one they work with .I was delighted to hear this as I will soon be that horrible middle age in spring so this semester should go well as I will know everything !!!!! This has to go in the motivational line for 2nd year.
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