Monthly Archives: September 2012

On a good day.

Today I am tired.  There is no mystery to why I am tired.  It is just a lack of sleep.  Simple.  The solution is, sadly, not so simple, because the boys, coupled with living in a boarding school, do not … Continue reading

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#standorfall #speech

Inspired by a Tweet someone wrote this morning, I’ve decided that this week’s #standorfall is speech. At my last church (which I frequently miss!) we had a youth service called Re:deem.  We had fab banners made that had 1 Timothy … Continue reading

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#standorfall #worship update

Now that I come to write this update (and I’m aiming for an early night, so it shouldn’t be a long read!) I find myself wondering how I could #fall on this one.  I suppose if I hadn’t read the … Continue reading

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What is worship?

Well, I said I’d read Grudem’s chapter on worship.  Here’s the definition it kicks off with: Worship is the activity of glorifying God in his presence with our voices and hearts. When the Israelites were slaves in Egypt, God sent … Continue reading

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Worship from the depths.

I love that feeling that comes with a ‘good time of worship’.  Do you know the one?  The music and words just hit the spot.  There’s that shivery feeling.  You might be in a congregation of thousands, or singing to … Continue reading

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#standorfall #worship

Ok, perhaps this is a slightly odd one.  Perhaps not… I finished the last post by saying ‘the heart of worship is the heart’.  This week, I’m going to spend a bit of time thinking about worship.  I say this … Continue reading

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#standorfall #study update.

Part of me just wants to write #standorfall #study #chickenpox. Because that’s what’s happened this week.  Little Boy’s had chickenpox.  You may have seen me looking for some Twitter sympathy earlier in the week…  But then I think to myself, … Continue reading

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#standorfall #study

So, it’s a day late.  Perhaps this is a reflection of the crazy-busy nature of my life.  Or perhaps it’s just because my brain is small and I forgot.  Who knows. Anyway, here’s the latest #standorfall.  The heading’s given it … Continue reading

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#standorfall #patience update

Those who follow me on Twitter will be aware that this hasn’t been a great week for #patience!  Here’s some of the story. I’m actually one of the most patient people I know.  Having worked in Behaviour Support in a … Continue reading

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Boys and toys.

We have two boys.  They like toys.  We also have many generous friends who give the boys toys.  We also give the boys toys. You would think, then, that the boys have plenty to play with.  But no.  Let me … Continue reading

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