Not quite right yet…but getting there…..
Blog has new clothes
New Logo for Baptist Union on its way!
To all who signed the petition requesting a new logo for the Baptist Union…..it is on its way!
Rod Benson reports….
“The BUA has commissioned a well known graphic design company to recommend a new logo, and the BUA National Council has agreed to sign off on the final design in May 2009 (it meets twice a year). “
Anticipation
Two Christmas gifts.
some superb coffee beans from a good friend, and some liquor soaked cherries in dark Belgian chocolate……from family….
Great free worship loop
I have actually had and used this one for a while….but now ‘Eleven 72’ are offering it for free.
Head over there and download it…for the best possible price.
It is a nice loopable background mpeg….great for fast moving uplifting praise songs.
2008 reflections
My family has been a continued source of blessing for me.
My wife continues to become the best cook she can be, cooking some incredible food, and demonstrating her spiritual gift of hospitality.
My son is growing into a great, well balanced, loving son.
My daughter is growing into a beautiful little girl, and this year I took her to swimming lessons, and saw her develop the courage to start to swim on her own.
2008 has truly been the best year of our church life
We have merged with Inglewood Church of Christ and become Inglewood Community Church
We have started meeting at the Inglewood Civic Centre, which has seen us become a more visible presence in the community, and start to attract visitors on a consistent basis….People know where we are, and when we meet. We run programs such as the Artisan Markets, which are an incredible outlet for community presence.
I have learnt how to use Photoshop and Sony Vegas, two great high end programs which have helped me become more efficient and professional in my work.
Personal prayer, devotion and holiness…..these are aspects of my life I continue to work on.
Rick Warren
When people from both sides of politics are villifying you, its probably a sign you are doing the right thing.
Rick Warren is clearly a biblical/conservative minister….yet Obama has picked him to pray a prayer of blessing on his presidency. I doubt Warren voted for Obama……
This quote from Warren from the LA Times speaks volumes for the wisdom of the man. I am so glad he is representing us in the media…
“I happen to love Democrats and Republicans,” he told the gathering. “And for the media’s purpose, I happen to love gays and straights. . . . Who ever came up with the idea that you have to agree with everybody on everything in order to love them?”Warren added: “And you know what my attitude is: You don’t have to see eye to eye to walk hand in hand, and you can disagree without being disagreeable” (Source)
Vegas Vs Yosemite
A few years back a few good friends and I went to Sacremento to study the incredible ministry of churches under Paul Borden’s leadership.
After the 14 day study tour, Wayne Field, Peter White and myself went on a driving tour, including such spots as Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Las Angelas, and a lot of the US in between…..
When I got to Vegas, and Wayne and I went on a tour, in our rented Chrysler Convertable….at 2am in the morning, I turned to Wayne and said,
“After seeing what God created for our enjoyment in Yosemite it’s a disappointment to see what man created for our enjoyment in Vegas.”
Wayne told me that U2 filmed their clip, “I still haven’t found what I am looking for” there….which just about sums it up.