This made me laugh out loud….

This is pretty sobering stuff….from Chuck Warnock….

“I have visited countries in Asia where whole families live in barns, or chicken coops, or cardboard boxes. I have traveled in Mexico, and visited border towns, and tourist havens. I rode through Mexico City where 26-million people eke out a living amid both splendor and poverty. We expect to see grinding poverty, hunger, and homelessness in the two-thirds world. But, in America? In the most properous country in the world? This is the new America for some.”

“This is the sin of a society where executives of a failed global enterprise take home millions in “bonus” earnings, passing the victims of corporate greed and criminality in their BMWs and Mercedes-Benzs. This cannot, must not, should not continue to be the only America.”

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Add your own music…it finished with the ressurection….

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It can be really frustrating when you can see with clarity what is the truth…it is so clear, but to help someone else see it can be really frustrating.

Knowing Jesus as my Lord and God….it is such a blessing. It means I am accountable, it means I cant just live how I want…but the rewards are such a blessing.
Sometimes it means persecution, being misunderstood, not being liked, being uncomfortable…but there are moments of utter joy as we rest in Him.
There is not a tension at those moments, there is not a sense of frustration.

Lately I have been reading my pda bible before I even get out of bed. It is really great. I dont have to disturb anyone, and it allows the Spirit to speak and help me, and set my heart right…before my day even starts.

I hope that everyone discovers what knowing Jesus as their Lord and God means…it brings real purpose, fulfilment and joy.
Sorry is this post sounds like a evangelical rave…it is not meant to be..its just how I am feeling at the moment.

In my view, the best ever Western Derby….for a few reasons…
A win in the dying minute…..
My brother in law Scott had come with me, a died in the wool Budgie supporter…had to endure my son and me all the way home…
And…Gossage said so!

Today an old friend sent me these questions for a assignment he is going…I found it an interesting exercise..

One of the assignments asks me to interview a few pastors… I was wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions for me? If you are able, could you email the answers back ASAP. Thanks heaps, if you’re able to help.

1. What is your position in the church?
2. What denomination is your church? (also state/country)
3. How long have you been in pastoral ministry?
4. How long have you been in your current church?
5. What are the key character qualities needed as a pastor?
6. What are the key skills needed as a pastor?
7. What are the key tasks of a pastor?
8. Roughly, how much time do you spend on these key tasks?
9. What gives you the most satisaction in your ministry?
10. What gives you the most frustration in your ministry?

My answers….
1. Senior Pastor
2. Baptist WA
3. 15 years
4. 15 years
5. perserverance, confidence, good sense of humour
6. leadership, ability to change
7. Leadership, insipiring, visionary
8. 25 hours per week
9. seeing people become Christians
10. whinging Pharasiaical, selfish Christians who should know better 🙂

I was not happy with the previous effort, it is okay. But I reckon this is better.

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