After yesterdays heartbreaking loss to the Roos’s, this is Freo’s worst season ever.
Dont talk to me about 2001/2002. No on excpected us to do well.

At one point during the Pre Season we were Premiership Favourites. For much of the pre season, we were second in line. Bookies bank their houses on such decisions, they rarely get it wrong.

After missing the GF by one quarter last year, and with the recruitment of two gun players, we expected a lot better than this.
Unless we win every game except one, we will miss the finals. The dream is almost over.

Some more reflection on Hillsong 2007
This Hillsong conference was the most life changing for me, apart from the first one I went to about 7 years ago…..
Something deep and indescribable has been placed within me…a deep hope and faith.

On another point, and upon reflection, something else was interesting. As much as Hillsong and the like attract incredible criticism, much of it bitter angst, much of it unwarranted…..they rarely respond, at least in public.
There was no criticism of the critics, and something else…..there was no criticism of other churches and their styles.

Brian Houston asked TD Jakes if he was to ‘google’ himself, would he find criticism, and if so, how would he respond. His answer was interesting. He said that he does not have time for critics……..

Thats something I need to learn from…..

Brian Houston stressed the need for personal accountability, especially in the light of recent events, but also for the need to be focused on what God calls us to, and to devote our energy to that.

I have redone my links…
Craggles is goorn, no longer blogging. Thanks for your interesting posts to a fellow Dockers supporter.
Ignite community has grown down, he is now posting at myspace for a younger audience….

I have added two more.

The Geoffreport
A Richmond supporter involved in the Vineyard church who flirts with emerging thoughts every now and then, but he likes Becks beer and Wolfmother, so he can’t be that bad.

Phil Cooke
He made us all feel not as embarassed as we could have been when watching Dentons, “God on my side”

Hillsong Conference addendum.

There is generally some direction that comes out of the conference, a feel or emphasis.
This year was two fold for me.
1. Life is tough and hard, and we need to struggle through some issues. Yet God gives us hope and with faith, we can believe better days are ahead

2. The church is to be the vehicle of justice and mercy in the world. In fact true worship involves giving of ourselves to the poor and marginalised. Louie Giglio spoke a powerful message on what truly pleases God, and that is being His hands and feet to those less fortunate.
Compassion was emphasised and it was encouraging to hear that 1900 kids were taken up as sponsor children over the week. What really matters about compassion and justice is actually doing something, and not just talking about it and slagging off other churches.