New Bike Please

It the boys birthday at the end of the month so the discussions have been on "Mum what am I getting for my Birthday" As much as my account wants to say a balloon and an orange I dare say it will be a bit more!
Andrew was desparate to show me this guy Danny Macaskil who has inspired him to start biking in a different way,it was after the LP festival that hes got interested, so I guess hed like the bike too. Have a look pretty amazing stuff!

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The next generation of square eyes

There is a new Tv comng out have a listen

Now how will anyone get any work, done at,never mind have a conversation with the real world

Joy

Psalm 30
You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever.

A friend emailed me this video clip and as youll see its for a mobile phone company with the strap line "life is for sharing".Ive watched this clip several times now and love the expressions of delight, surprise and joy on the people who are just going about their everyday life.
knowing Chist as my saviour makes my heart full of delight ,joy and surprise. I dont mean the kind of joy that has me smiling 12hrs aday even when things are going wrong, but its in the joy of the deepest satisfaction of knowing Jesus. So Ill change the strapline to the Gospel is for sharing

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No X -factor for me

On the way home from Hilton church this morning I commented to my hubby that "I thought I was singing really well today" to which he mummbled "uh huh!" then I explained " but the thing is, when I stopped for a moment I realised it was the lady behind me who had the great voice and it wasnt me at all!" I was a bit deflated.

It made me think,this is what church is about building each other up in worship and in Jesus. When we cant sing/pray/worship/teach God provides someone to lead or do it with or for us in fellowship.

Female Theologians

Ive been thinking about how many female theologians Ive not read or even heard of,and Im sure there are many out there!! So Ive decided to have a look for myself for some who I may share views with and even those I may not. So heres a lady Ive recently read some of her stuff and a video of her return to the Semminary she was educated in. Carolyn James tell of being one of the first 5 women to be allowed to learn at Dallas Semminary.
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If you have any reading suggestions let me know

Be the Change

I was watching a news programme the other night it was telling of the child sexual abuse on the coast of Kenya. Hungry children as young as 4 having sex with tourists who are mainly white men. Having nursed and counselled many survivors who have experienced childhood abuse and heard the hurt and trauma these individuals persevere with many years on in their life I was angry and shocked to hear this news. I ask that you pray for this situation and the Government work to end this abuse with integrity and justice.
I have just read Zach Hunters book Be the Change, he is 15, a modern-day abolitionist. The Atlanta teen has been fighting to free slaves around the world since he was 12. "We were studying slavery in school," he says. "I told my mom if I was alive back then, I would have done something about it." Zach was shocked when his mom told him that slavery still exists. "That's when I knew I had to do something," he says.

Zach started praying, studying and researching about slavery around the world. "When I discovered there are more slaves today than during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, I couldn't believe it," he says. "My heart hurt for these 27 million kids and adult After seeing the full picture of modern-day slavery, Zach felt led to launch a campaign he called "Loose Change to Loosen Chains" (LC2LC). He began speaking at schools, churches and other organizations to raise both money and teen awareness.

This is his vision for his and future generations "I wanted kids my age to get on board to help," he says. "I want us to make history—and I don't mean to get our names in some history book, but to be known as a generation that did something for God, cared for the poor, and totally stopped slavery."

I give thanks to God that he continues to raise up young people like Zack.
Have a listen to Zach tell his own story here



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Things to click

Ive been asked by my friend Eilidh to get the blogging updated. Following in her blogging way, Ive called this post thingS to click and also Ive not got organised to put my own thought down but why should I went others have better thoughts!
so heres a few things to click ...
I really enjoyed Scott McKnights book The Blue Parraket well worth a read but this is on the Jesus creed
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and I as I browsed on Hosea for my project found this hymn Id never heard before

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and finally as I start my placement next week at Hilton Church Im sure they will raise me up but dont think my singing will be this good . All the best for your placement in Nairn Scott.
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The revving Revs

This is the article form the ross-shire of Iain my last supervising minister, go rev go!!


A DYNAMIC duo of Ross-shire ministers revved up and hit the road in support of a well-respected charity which offers a potential lifeline to scores of people.

Inspired by a talk they heard on the work carried out by Morning Call volunteers, the Rev Iain Ramsden (Killearnan) and his biking buddy, Rev Ivan Warwick (Fodderty and Strathpeffer), decided to devote a planned pan-Scotland road trip to raise funds for the charity.

Rev Ramsden said, "We had planned this round-Scotland trip and after hearing this really dynamic speaker decided we could combine it with trying to raise some funds." Members of their congregations, Rotarians and a number of other well-wishers rallied to the cause, between them pledging an impressive £900-plus.

Rev Ramsden, riding his retro-look 800cc Triumph Bonneville was joined by his friend astride a powerful BMW for the road trip with a difference. "Support came from some unexpected sources and from well-wishers en route," explained the Rev Ramsden. "I think a lot of people have warmed to the idea of Morning Call which helps explain the great response."

He said of his biking hobby, "I try to get out every now and then for a day out. I'll sometimes give Ivan a phone and see if he is able to come out to play!"


Morning call founder Alan Michael flanked by revving Revs Iain Ramsden, left, and Ivan Warwick. Bobby Nelson

Alan Michael, who gratefully accepted the donation, said the charity — whose volunteers make daily phone calls to older folk, many of whom live alone — had gone from strength to strength since being set up 20 years ago. "It gives people who like to get the calls reassurance. We are now making about 60 calls a day, every day of the year. The service is free to whoever requires it. If a call is not answered, we will then call an agreed contact and take it from there." It has been estimated that in addition to providing a source of reassurance, the service is typically responsible for saving at least one life every year.

Mr Michael said a get-together of volunteers and clients this year had been a huge success. "People attending were delighted to be able to put faces to names," he said. "It was tremendous. I was delighted when Rev Ramsden offered to raise funds for us."