Inspiring Words

Today I was reading in the bible around Elijah's events at Mount Carmel. I found the story very inspiring and it made me think about how much we trust God and stand up against what we know is wrong.

My notes concluded with a quote that I wanted to share: 'in prayer we wait in the power of God for the evil to dissipate and the good to rise up. By prayer we receive spiritual enabling to overcome the egoism that drives us so relentlessly. Through prayer we develop the longing, the yearning to sink down deeper into the things of God. From prayer we discern the actions we are to take to overcome evil with good.' - R Foster (Streams Of Living Water)

Africa Calling

In less than two weeks I will be in Tanzania! Its all come round very quickly. Here is a photograph of the n:flame bunch I am going with. We are teaming up with Grassroots for the trip. The PDF info sheet for our trip can be read here. I will update my blog when I can, and shall be writing lots about the trip when I return.

Film Review

This is a whole new take on films, embracing the friendship between two men. I used to know someone who was like the main character; so dedicated to his other half that he had no real friends. This film made me laugh out loud quite a bit. It passes my usual test, that I would go to see it again.

Funny!

A few of us were having a youtube exchange of clips during lunchtime today at work. This clip made me laugh so much it hurt! The first time round it is funny, then you realise how scary it must have been for 'them' (as we are in debate as to whether it is a man or a woman!). Then if it was that bad it wouldn't be on youtube, right?! Anyway, enjoy! We all did.

Acts Of Kindness

At my housegroup tonight my friend mentioned something that Absolut Vodka are doing tomorrow in London. Their new advertising campaign is about doing acts of kindness in exchange for items, instead of in exchange for money. More info can be read here. Traders at Berwick Street market are implementing this idea tomorrow, I would love to see how this will work. Our housegroup conversations came out of talking about how we should aim to live as Christians, and how this is played out in the 'secular' world, even if this example is for an ad campaign!

Crazy Achievement

So a decision was made to take the GAP team mountain climbing...I've climbed Snowdon and it was quite a nice experience, so I thought how bad could a different peak be!? Oh how wrong I was. Phil decided to take us up Tryfan! Its a crazy mountain made of of mainly big rocks!! It was one of the toughest things I have done, but I was proud that I had completed it! I did enjoy doing this task as a team and will always remember the trip fondly.

More of my few scenic photos can be found by clicking on the group photo above. Phil R, our awesome walking guide's photos can be viewed here, or if you're on facebook the full albums are on my photo page.

Twitter

So I have only just got the hang of Twitter. It has taken me a while. I discovered lots of messages aimed at me that I didn't know I had and I hope people didn't think I was ignoring them!! I still prefer Facebook, but if you use Twitter you are welcome to follow me and the various updates I attempt to do!

Spring Harvest

Originally uploaded by Roothie

I was given the chance to go to Spring Harvest this year. I'd not been since 2001! It felt very weird to be back there as my life has changed a lot in the past 8 years.

There were around 100 adults from my church and around 30 children. It was nice to be in community with everyone and I got to spend time with some people from church for the first time.

Birthday Celebrations

Originally uploaded by Roothie

Being away for my birthday this year was a little odd, but my friends made it a lovely day. Thanks to Claire I woke up to this hanging in our chalet, which made me smile.

Film Review

I LOVE THIS FILM!! I could watch it over and over again! It is different from the usual Richard Curtis mush (which I also enjoy!), it is very much a feel-good movie. The 60s outfits and choice of music combine for a brilliant film. The mix of actors work really well and I will be first in the queue to buy this on dvd.

(The scenes in London are shot well to help convince the audience it is the 1960's. I got a little excited as they filmed it round the corner from my old office!)