Spent $250 on 4 books this arvo. Almost broke my arms carrying them back to the car, until I ran into ickle firs' year LW. He kindly carried them for me, and I gave him a lift home.
On another note, I think I am getting a better handle on Philosophy after some remedial work this afternoon.
In some ways it is bizarre to think that I have only a week left of college this year. I think of how the year has flown by. How friendships have changed and grown. Of life last year, vs life this year. Most of all, I do hope and pray that this year, I will not have just noticed the changes around me, but that I will have changed. I have been asking God to change me, to keep convicting me of sin in my life. I hope that this year, it has not just been me asking to be changed, but a year of listening, growing in God and changing.
Monday, October 31, 2005
BTW
For those of you that I haven't officially shared my crazy notions with...
I am entertaining the idea of post-graduate studies. Along with picking up Hebrew 1A next year (first year top stream Hebrew) and doing 2nd year Hebrew in 4th year at college.
Maybe these coming exams will either kick this idea along, or totally dissuade me of the notion. (I have to pick my grades up a fair bit if this notion is going to come to fruition)
Anyways, now I really should head to bed!!
I am entertaining the idea of post-graduate studies. Along with picking up Hebrew 1A next year (first year top stream Hebrew) and doing 2nd year Hebrew in 4th year at college.
Maybe these coming exams will either kick this idea along, or totally dissuade me of the notion. (I have to pick my grades up a fair bit if this notion is going to come to fruition)
Anyways, now I really should head to bed!!
Sunday, October 30, 2005
The Good and The Bad
The Good - borrowing a closed reserve book (2 hour maximum loan) at 4:45pm on a Friday, meaning you can get it over the whole weekend
The Bad - realising that you have not made the most of said book over whole weekend, also realising that you MUST go into college at least 2 hours before first class on Monday morning in order to escape getting the $2 per hour fine
The Bad - realising that you have not made the most of said book over whole weekend, also realising that you MUST go into college at least 2 hours before first class on Monday morning in order to escape getting the $2 per hour fine
Church and other happenings
Church was great tonight.
We had some guys from BLAST come and share with us about their vision for having full-time Scripture teachers in each of the local high schools. I have been convicted of the need to pray regularly for the local schools in the area. I spoke to the Fong and he is going to email me some prayer points. I will stick them up on my desk with my other regular prayer points so I can pray for them.
Going back in time from the 7pm service. I led the 5pm service tonight. I got some positive feedback about it. But I didn't really think that it went as well as what it normally does. Maybe that is just me. I felt that the music wasn't really spot on, and everything seemed a little abrupt. It is amazing how your perception of things from up front can differ from being in the pew. It is going to be hard to leave in December. I have been thinking about what to do about handing the music over at the 5pm service. There are a few options, I will continue to pray about them this week, and hopefully approach some people next week.
Going forward in time. After the 7pm service I dropped the Twins home. Went and saw their Mum (I shall call her 'Mentor'). Mentor has just come back from a week in Thailand. She brought me back a very special suprise. It is a ring which is a watch. I can't believe that she remembered that I wanted one. I was shopping with her, well it has to be at least 18 months ago, and was looking for one. It is very funky, I shall be wearing it to my exams!
Back home now, and it is time to hit the books. That Philosophy exam later in the week is getting closer and closer. I mean seriously, how do you write an essay on how to argue?
We had some guys from BLAST come and share with us about their vision for having full-time Scripture teachers in each of the local high schools. I have been convicted of the need to pray regularly for the local schools in the area. I spoke to the Fong and he is going to email me some prayer points. I will stick them up on my desk with my other regular prayer points so I can pray for them.
Going back in time from the 7pm service. I led the 5pm service tonight. I got some positive feedback about it. But I didn't really think that it went as well as what it normally does. Maybe that is just me. I felt that the music wasn't really spot on, and everything seemed a little abrupt. It is amazing how your perception of things from up front can differ from being in the pew. It is going to be hard to leave in December. I have been thinking about what to do about handing the music over at the 5pm service. There are a few options, I will continue to pray about them this week, and hopefully approach some people next week.
Going forward in time. After the 7pm service I dropped the Twins home. Went and saw their Mum (I shall call her 'Mentor'). Mentor has just come back from a week in Thailand. She brought me back a very special suprise. It is a ring which is a watch. I can't believe that she remembered that I wanted one. I was shopping with her, well it has to be at least 18 months ago, and was looking for one. It is very funky, I shall be wearing it to my exams!
Back home now, and it is time to hit the books. That Philosophy exam later in the week is getting closer and closer. I mean seriously, how do you write an essay on how to argue?
last german for a while....
Ich bekam eine andere E-Mail von Reizend heute. Ich hatte ihrer vorherigen E-Mail geantwortet. Ich war darüber sehr vorsichtig, was ich schrieb. Ich dachte nicht, dass das Erzählen von ihr, was sie geschrieben hatte, verletzend war, würde viel erreichen.
Warum ist es dass, wenn Leute wissen, dass sie dabei sind, Sie zu verletzen, dass sie versuchen und rechtfertigen, warum sie dabei sind, es zu tun?
Warum ist es, den jene Rechtfertigungen mehr verletzen, als wenn sie Ihnen gerade erzählten?
Ich glaube, dass ich froh sein sollte, dass mein Schmerz sie nicht verletzt hat. Obwohl ich nicht sicher bin, wenn es möglich ist, sie zu verletzen, manchmal ist es, als ob sie eine Eiskönigin ist.
Ich werde fortsetzen, darüber zu beten. Und ich werde fortsetzen, Zeit in unsere Freundschaft zu stellen, wenn auch ich wirklich den verschiedenen Eindruck bekomme, dass sie keine Anstrengung darin stellt. Ich denke, dass Leben solcher ist!
I think this is the last of it, hopefully now, I have it all out of my system for a little while!!
Warum ist es dass, wenn Leute wissen, dass sie dabei sind, Sie zu verletzen, dass sie versuchen und rechtfertigen, warum sie dabei sind, es zu tun?
Warum ist es, den jene Rechtfertigungen mehr verletzen, als wenn sie Ihnen gerade erzählten?
Ich glaube, dass ich froh sein sollte, dass mein Schmerz sie nicht verletzt hat. Obwohl ich nicht sicher bin, wenn es möglich ist, sie zu verletzen, manchmal ist es, als ob sie eine Eiskönigin ist.
Ich werde fortsetzen, darüber zu beten. Und ich werde fortsetzen, Zeit in unsere Freundschaft zu stellen, wenn auch ich wirklich den verschiedenen Eindruck bekomme, dass sie keine Anstrengung darin stellt. Ich denke, dass Leben solcher ist!
I think this is the last of it, hopefully now, I have it all out of my system for a little while!!
Start of Daylightsavings
Although we lost an hour last night, it was so nice to wake up to the rain falling outside.
It is right now, as it sit snuggled up listening to the rain, that I'm not feeling at all sorry, and just a little spoilt that I don't do morning church on a regular basis.
Back to the current book of choice: Epistemology: Becoming Intellectually Virtuous by W. Jay Wood.
- well, not really choice, it is one of the set texts for our Philosophy exam on Friday -
It is right now, as it sit snuggled up listening to the rain, that I'm not feeling at all sorry, and just a little spoilt that I don't do morning church on a regular basis.
Back to the current book of choice: Epistemology: Becoming Intellectually Virtuous by W. Jay Wood.
- well, not really choice, it is one of the set texts for our Philosophy exam on Friday -
Saturday, October 29, 2005
warum Deutsch gefragt?
einige Menschen haben mich, warum Deutsch gefragt? Aus mehreren Gründen. Ich will meine deutschen Sachkenntnisse üben. Und auch will ich einige Dinge sagen, aber bin nicht sicher, wie man sie auf Englisch sagt.
Das ist alles für jetzt!
Das ist alles für jetzt!
Psalm 28
To you I call, O LORD my Rock;
do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you remain silent,
I will be like those who have gone down to the pit.
Hear my cry for mercy
as I call to you for help,
as I lift up my hands
toward your Most Holy Place.
Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
but harbor malice in their hearts.
Repay them for their deeds
and for their evil work;
repay them for what their hands have done
and bring back upon them what they deserve.
Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD
and what his hands have done,
he will tear them down
and never build them up again.
Praise be to the LORD,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to him in song.
The LORD is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever.
do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you remain silent,
I will be like those who have gone down to the pit.
Hear my cry for mercy
as I call to you for help,
as I lift up my hands
toward your Most Holy Place.
Do not drag me away with the wicked,
with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
but harbor malice in their hearts.
Repay them for their deeds
and for their evil work;
repay them for what their hands have done
and bring back upon them what they deserve.
Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD
and what his hands have done,
he will tear them down
and never build them up again.
Praise be to the LORD,
for he has heard my cry for mercy.
The LORD is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy
and I will give thanks to him in song.
The LORD is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever.
....
mood: .... schmerz und verwirrt
Ich bekam eine E-Mail von Reizend gestern Abend. Obwohl sie offensichtlich gestellt hatte, dachte darin, wie es geschrieben wurde, war es nicht nett zu erhalten.
Ich muss darüber beten, und dadurch dem Gott übergeben.
Ich denke, dass ich einen geraden Erklärung zu meinem Gesicht aber nicht einer E-Mail bevorzugt hätte. Und daran, eine E-Mail gefüllt damit, entschuldigt nicht wirklich, aber Rechtfertigungen.
mood: ..... jämmerlich und enttäuscht
Ich bekam eine E-Mail von Reizend gestern Abend. Obwohl sie offensichtlich gestellt hatte, dachte darin, wie es geschrieben wurde, war es nicht nett zu erhalten.
Ich muss darüber beten, und dadurch dem Gott übergeben.
Ich denke, dass ich einen geraden Erklärung zu meinem Gesicht aber nicht einer E-Mail bevorzugt hätte. Und daran, eine E-Mail gefüllt damit, entschuldigt nicht wirklich, aber Rechtfertigungen.
mood: ..... jämmerlich und enttäuscht
mischief in the making...
Apparently there has been a little mischief being going on. Someone switched Li'l Miss and the Musician's door hangings. There were also some suspicious looking 'ransom' notes left on their doors.
Now I know that I was the instigator of much frivolity and mischief making last year, but I have been very well behaved this year! But it didn't really come as much of a suprise that I was high up on the suspect list. Besides it is well known that I was in the area when this act was committed.
But the question is: did I have a motive? Was there motive at all? Was it a complete random? Or was it retribution?
Now I know that I was the instigator of much frivolity and mischief making last year, but I have been very well behaved this year! But it didn't really come as much of a suprise that I was high up on the suspect list. Besides it is well known that I was in the area when this act was committed.
But the question is: did I have a motive? Was there motive at all? Was it a complete random? Or was it retribution?
Thursday, October 27, 2005
one day closer...
It is one day closer to the summer break. As I sit here in Naughty's room, whilst she is visiting the Jedi Master, I think and dream of all the work that I am going to get done over summer. Of how I am going to be so much more organised about pre-reading for class, and even getting my assignments for next year done over summer. Yeah right. Like that is going to happen. Dreams, hopes and plans. They all have to be checked with reality!!
It has been a bit of a bizarre day. I woke ontime which should've seen me arrive at college an hour before lectures. Instead I got a little distracted by coffee with Mum, and then stuck in traffic. Eventually, I got to class around 8:30am. That would've been all good, except for the realisation after that class that I didn't actually have any other official classes today. They had either been rescheduled, or shifted into Hebrew or something else.
My time has not been frittered away with idleness though. I met up with a couple of the guys and we talked over Luther and his treatise of Freedom of a Christian. I realised that Luther's writings on Justification by faith were acutally very radical for their time, and influenced the reformation.
This discussion somehow led into a discussion on creation, humanity, marriage, children as gifts of that marriage, and how we are to live in this end times tension. It challenged me in a few areas of my thinking. It was also encouraging for my heart to sit down and play with the working out of the doctrines that we are learning.
I love being at college. My number one passion is telling people about Jesus, and I have started to see how being at college is complimenting that. It is making me all the more passionate and exciting about the studies that I am doing.
This arvo, I decided some exercise was in order, I mean after all, all that we do is sit down all day and listen, talk, listen, listen, talk, occasionally walk from one lecture theatre to another. So anyway, went for a walk with Moore Boy as it is his wife's birthday tomorrow. We went traipsed up and down King St and found something for her. I treated myself to some crafty supplies from Art on King. They give a 10% student discount there, and they have these really cute packs of offcuts which you can make all sorts of stuff from.
- Yes, I do know that this is another source of procrastination!! -
Naughty just got back, so I should hand this laptop back so as she can do some Hebrew vocab.
Tonight's plan:
Dinner with the girls
Cafe L'amour
Sleep over in Naughty's room
That's all for now
It has been a bit of a bizarre day. I woke ontime which should've seen me arrive at college an hour before lectures. Instead I got a little distracted by coffee with Mum, and then stuck in traffic. Eventually, I got to class around 8:30am. That would've been all good, except for the realisation after that class that I didn't actually have any other official classes today. They had either been rescheduled, or shifted into Hebrew or something else.
My time has not been frittered away with idleness though. I met up with a couple of the guys and we talked over Luther and his treatise of Freedom of a Christian. I realised that Luther's writings on Justification by faith were acutally very radical for their time, and influenced the reformation.
This discussion somehow led into a discussion on creation, humanity, marriage, children as gifts of that marriage, and how we are to live in this end times tension. It challenged me in a few areas of my thinking. It was also encouraging for my heart to sit down and play with the working out of the doctrines that we are learning.
I love being at college. My number one passion is telling people about Jesus, and I have started to see how being at college is complimenting that. It is making me all the more passionate and exciting about the studies that I am doing.
This arvo, I decided some exercise was in order, I mean after all, all that we do is sit down all day and listen, talk, listen, listen, talk, occasionally walk from one lecture theatre to another. So anyway, went for a walk with Moore Boy as it is his wife's birthday tomorrow. We went traipsed up and down King St and found something for her. I treated myself to some crafty supplies from Art on King. They give a 10% student discount there, and they have these really cute packs of offcuts which you can make all sorts of stuff from.
- Yes, I do know that this is another source of procrastination!! -
Naughty just got back, so I should hand this laptop back so as she can do some Hebrew vocab.
Tonight's plan:
Dinner with the girls
Cafe L'amour
Sleep over in Naughty's room
That's all for now
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Welcome...
If you have just joined me for the first time, an especially warm welcome to you.
That's right, I have finally gotten around to emailing people to let them know that this place actually exists.
I hope you enjoy. I know it isn't as good as being able to catch up with you in real life, but this is at least a realistic attempt at being able to keep in contact with people.
Take care. Post a comment and let me know what you think, and that you dropped by.
That's right, I have finally gotten around to emailing people to let them know that this place actually exists.
I hope you enjoy. I know it isn't as good as being able to catch up with you in real life, but this is at least a realistic attempt at being able to keep in contact with people.
Take care. Post a comment and let me know what you think, and that you dropped by.
grrrr
where do these bugs come from? They are everywhere. I think they are attracted to my desk lamp with its super bright light. But they manage to get through the screens.
I really have to get a refill for my plug in thingy. I got my first mozzie bites of the season the other day.
I really have to get a refill for my plug in thingy. I got my first mozzie bites of the season the other day.
the days happenings:
This term I only really go to college on Wednesdays for one class. It is my fluffy day. My classes start at 8am and finish at 3pm but there doesn't seem to be alot of meat in there.
8am lecture this morning, another gold experience with PToB. We looked at Romans 4:1-11. I was almost in tears walking out. Thinking about what God has done, and how salvation is for all people, not just the Jews.
God is good.
It is such an understatement, but I just don't think I can describe him in any other way. I feel that by using other more elaborate adjectives would actually detract from his glory.
9am was my mixed chaplaincy group (or as I tend to call it: my men's chaplaincy group). We discussed issues surrounding women in ministry. It is a group of around 18 people, with only 2 girls (it highlights the stats of guys/girls who are undertaking theological training at degree level). The other girl ran it. She did a great job of it, and I think it was helpful to all there.
10:30am - meeting with NJ re candidacy. I normally have a 2 hour free in that time (nah nah to all those people who elected to do congregational leadership!!), and go and do NT work, but today it was captured with meetings. Which overall were sucessful, if only a little distraction from study. I mustn't have been trying too hard to study as I swung past Li'l Miss and the Musician's rooms but they weren't there.
11:45am - major chocolate craving. Realised that there was no way I could make it through midday lecture on litergy without some type of hit. Went across the road, and was going to get just a small bar, but remembered the Jedi Master's fancy for chocolate so went with a block.
12:05pm - went to class with block of chocolate in one hand, and diet coke in another. Managed to get 2 rows of chocolate to the Jedi Master before it was devoured by myself and classmates.
1pm - diet coke and chocolate worked. Maybe too well. Went to lunch, just a little hyped. We spent some time working out different instruments that we could make from the table items. I think I may truely have convinced some of my friends that I have lost to plot from todays antics.
1:45pm - Women's Chaplaincy Group
2:15pm - Leave group early to head to doctors to get medical certificate for exams.
blah blah blah blah
got home - cooked a delicious dinner for my family (chicken basil and tomato pasta).
not much else to report
8am lecture this morning, another gold experience with PToB. We looked at Romans 4:1-11. I was almost in tears walking out. Thinking about what God has done, and how salvation is for all people, not just the Jews.
God is good.
It is such an understatement, but I just don't think I can describe him in any other way. I feel that by using other more elaborate adjectives would actually detract from his glory.
9am was my mixed chaplaincy group (or as I tend to call it: my men's chaplaincy group). We discussed issues surrounding women in ministry. It is a group of around 18 people, with only 2 girls (it highlights the stats of guys/girls who are undertaking theological training at degree level). The other girl ran it. She did a great job of it, and I think it was helpful to all there.
10:30am - meeting with NJ re candidacy. I normally have a 2 hour free in that time (nah nah to all those people who elected to do congregational leadership!!), and go and do NT work, but today it was captured with meetings. Which overall were sucessful, if only a little distraction from study. I mustn't have been trying too hard to study as I swung past Li'l Miss and the Musician's rooms but they weren't there.
11:45am - major chocolate craving. Realised that there was no way I could make it through midday lecture on litergy without some type of hit. Went across the road, and was going to get just a small bar, but remembered the Jedi Master's fancy for chocolate so went with a block.
12:05pm - went to class with block of chocolate in one hand, and diet coke in another. Managed to get 2 rows of chocolate to the Jedi Master before it was devoured by myself and classmates.
1pm - diet coke and chocolate worked. Maybe too well. Went to lunch, just a little hyped. We spent some time working out different instruments that we could make from the table items. I think I may truely have convinced some of my friends that I have lost to plot from todays antics.
1:45pm - Women's Chaplaincy Group
2:15pm - Leave group early to head to doctors to get medical certificate for exams.
blah blah blah blah
got home - cooked a delicious dinner for my family (chicken basil and tomato pasta).
not much else to report
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
It's official
I shared my plans for post college with a few people today. They think I have gone insane, and were asking what I have done with the real me.
Maybe I am officially insane, or crazy or mental or all three.
I make these plans, fully aware in the knowledge that God is totally in control, and that they may completely change.
Maybe I am officially insane, or crazy or mental or all three.
I make these plans, fully aware in the knowledge that God is totally in control, and that they may completely change.
Monday, October 24, 2005
I'm not crazy, I'm just a little mental
Suffice to say, that I made it through the weekend.
I took a mental health day today. I am feeling the better for it. You can almost see part of the floor in my study, and there is a section clear on my desk. Amazing!
I also got my psyche tests finished, so I'll post those off before the interview next week.
Tonights agenda:
Read Luther Primary Doc.
Sit Practice Exegetical Exam RJG set me on Friday.
And maybe some more filing and cleaning!!!
(mental health, mental testing, mental exercises... mmmm)
I took a mental health day today. I am feeling the better for it. You can almost see part of the floor in my study, and there is a section clear on my desk. Amazing!
I also got my psyche tests finished, so I'll post those off before the interview next week.
Tonights agenda:
Read Luther Primary Doc.
Sit Practice Exegetical Exam RJG set me on Friday.
And maybe some more filing and cleaning!!!
(mental health, mental testing, mental exercises... mmmm)
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Ode to the 10am wakeup call
Where have you gone?
Oh for you to be back
I count the days until we can join again
Some say it is a waste
They do not understand
I wish you were here now
To work freely by night
In darkness I awake
My thoughts jump from place to place
Who am I?
What has begun?
Where am I going?
I struggle to clear my head without you
Only a few weeks til I find you again
Rediscovering our joys
Our rest
Our peace
Oh for you to be back
I count the days until we can join again
Some say it is a waste
They do not understand
I wish you were here now
To work freely by night
In darkness I awake
My thoughts jump from place to place
Who am I?
What has begun?
Where am I going?
I struggle to clear my head without you
Only a few weeks til I find you again
Rediscovering our joys
Our rest
Our peace
Saturday, October 22, 2005
"A shift away from a male/female anthropology to an androgynous viewpoint, one that maintains that our sexuality is external to our essential being. Maleness and femaleness, this understanding has asserted are externalcharacteristics which have no bearning on the fundamental humanness that forms the true essence of all persons regardless of sex."
"Althought the androgyny model provoded a much-needed corrective to the traditional view concerning gender roles, its own foundational flaw soon emerged. At it basis lies a denial of all sexually based distinctions. [...] this violates the emphasis on embodiment, for it posits some ultimate humanness beyond existence as male and females. [...] The androgynous ideal is likewise theologically questionable, because it is based on an erroneous view of sin. It sees sin primarily as sensuous in nature and ascribes our sexual polarity to the fallen human nature"
S.J. Grenz, Sexual Ethics: An Evangelical Perspective (Westminster Press: Kentucky, 1990) 38
Interesting thought...
I may add it into the class discussion on egalitarianism/complementarianism.
"Althought the androgyny model provoded a much-needed corrective to the traditional view concerning gender roles, its own foundational flaw soon emerged. At it basis lies a denial of all sexually based distinctions. [...] this violates the emphasis on embodiment, for it posits some ultimate humanness beyond existence as male and females. [...] The androgynous ideal is likewise theologically questionable, because it is based on an erroneous view of sin. It sees sin primarily as sensuous in nature and ascribes our sexual polarity to the fallen human nature"
S.J. Grenz, Sexual Ethics: An Evangelical Perspective (Westminster Press: Kentucky, 1990) 38
Interesting thought...
I may add it into the class discussion on egalitarianism/complementarianism.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Sermons
Man I love studying God's word!
Yesterday we heard from BSR in splict chapel. He started a 3 week series on Leviticus. I was reminded of how God allows access to everyone. Not just the rich, not just the socially acceptable. We must have a pigeon/dove view of church growth (Lev 1).
Today we heard from PToB on Ephesians 3. I was challenged about how we like to be in control of our lives. We don't like to hand that control over. So sometimes when we get into God's word, and we are growing closer, we run away, as we don't want to give that control over to him.
This afternoon spent 1.5 hours with RJG on Romans 3 and 1 Corinthians 2. Wow! Blows my mind away (and it sure is helping my greek studies).
Yesterday we heard from BSR in splict chapel. He started a 3 week series on Leviticus. I was reminded of how God allows access to everyone. Not just the rich, not just the socially acceptable. We must have a pigeon/dove view of church growth (Lev 1).
Today we heard from PToB on Ephesians 3. I was challenged about how we like to be in control of our lives. We don't like to hand that control over. So sometimes when we get into God's word, and we are growing closer, we run away, as we don't want to give that control over to him.
This afternoon spent 1.5 hours with RJG on Romans 3 and 1 Corinthians 2. Wow! Blows my mind away (and it sure is helping my greek studies).
Thursday, October 20, 2005
Col 1:13-22
Col 1:13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves,
Col 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Col 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Col 1:17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
Col 1:19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,
Col 1:20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Col 1:21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior.
Col 1:22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation
If you are of the praying sort, please pray that I will live a life worthy of being a child of God the Father, saved by the Son, and called by the Spirit.
Col 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Col 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.
Col 1:16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him.
Col 1:17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Col 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.
Col 1:19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,
Col 1:20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
Col 1:21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior.
Col 1:22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation
If you are of the praying sort, please pray that I will live a life worthy of being a child of God the Father, saved by the Son, and called by the Spirit.
mood: battered
listening to: Carson on 1 Corinthians 12-14
reading: Resurrection and Moral Order by Oliver O'Donovan
task sucess rate:
Write sermon for next Sunday - Nope
Read Hubmaier on Free Will - Check
Discuss Hubmaier on Tuesday - Check
Study Philosophy - Nope
Translate and flowchart Romans 4 - Nope
2 Exegetical exercises - Nope
Read some more Barth - Check
Understand a small amount of Barth - Jury is out
Stir the pot a little in doctrine discussions - I think this is a check
well 4 1/2 out of nine is a pass isn't it? And let's face it, the sermon will have to get done by Sunday, or else it may be a short service!!
listening to: Carson on 1 Corinthians 12-14
reading: Resurrection and Moral Order by Oliver O'Donovan
task sucess rate:
Write sermon for next Sunday - Nope
Read Hubmaier on Free Will - Check
Discuss Hubmaier on Tuesday - Check
Study Philosophy - Nope
Translate and flowchart Romans 4 - Nope
2 Exegetical exercises - Nope
Read some more Barth - Check
Understand a small amount of Barth - Jury is out
Stir the pot a little in doctrine discussions - I think this is a check
well 4 1/2 out of nine is a pass isn't it? And let's face it, the sermon will have to get done by Sunday, or else it may be a short service!!
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
the power nap!
it's amazing what a 40min snooze will do. I'm feeling ready to face the world once again!
my brain hurts
We have been discussing humanity, gender and authority in doctrine over the last week and a bit. It has been great. Stretched my thinking, pushed me, and challenged me. Our main brief this term is in looking at creation. This has led to some discussion on singleness. Which I add, was not raised by me for once!!
I am thinking of doing my 4th year project on singleness. I am continually narrowing and redefining my direction, so hopefully in a year and a bit, when I get to do it, I will have actually decided what angle I want to take.
I must say, that I am certainly enjoying being pushed in this area, as I think singleness from a creation point is something that I will need to address in my project. But yet at the same time as enjoying it, I am feeling weary of it. In the sense that I am feeling a little out on a limb. I find it hard to verbalise and openly disagree with something that a lecturer is saying. It seems almost disrespectful.
I have received emails and comments from some of the other singles at college, saying that they are glad that I am challenging and interacting with the debate. I must hold on to those comments, for I feel as though I am receiving beating after beating. I must also hold on to the fact that it is good for me to have to really think thoroughly about the issues at hand. But boy oh boy am I weary, exhausted, and just wanting to switch my brain off for a few hours. (I don't think getting up at 4:15am to chat to a friend in the UK helped after getting to sleep at 1am!)
I am thinking of doing my 4th year project on singleness. I am continually narrowing and redefining my direction, so hopefully in a year and a bit, when I get to do it, I will have actually decided what angle I want to take.
I must say, that I am certainly enjoying being pushed in this area, as I think singleness from a creation point is something that I will need to address in my project. But yet at the same time as enjoying it, I am feeling weary of it. In the sense that I am feeling a little out on a limb. I find it hard to verbalise and openly disagree with something that a lecturer is saying. It seems almost disrespectful.
I have received emails and comments from some of the other singles at college, saying that they are glad that I am challenging and interacting with the debate. I must hold on to those comments, for I feel as though I am receiving beating after beating. I must also hold on to the fact that it is good for me to have to really think thoroughly about the issues at hand. But boy oh boy am I weary, exhausted, and just wanting to switch my brain off for a few hours. (I don't think getting up at 4:15am to chat to a friend in the UK helped after getting to sleep at 1am!)
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
me fail english?
Question posted to my doctrine discussion group:
If someone who studies biology is called a biologist, and one who studies archeology is called an archaeologist, why isn't someone who studies theology called a theologist?
If someone who studies biology is called a biologist, and one who studies archeology is called an archaeologist, why isn't someone who studies theology called a theologist?
Monday, October 17, 2005
2 of the most beautiful things
waking up to the rain, not an alarm clock
waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee
waking up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Creative Constraints
I finally got it finished! My painting that I have been working on is out of my hands, and what a relief. It is in an "art show" next weekend. I had finished the background around 2 months ago, and it has been laying dormant for that time. I had to get it finished to drop it off today, so I set aside a couple of hours yesterday. I am not overly happy with it, but it is done.
The theme of the art show is "Seasons of Life". I meant to take a piccy of it to post here, but ran out of time. Will try to get one next weekend. I am going to aim at getting another painting done for it, but I am a little unsure as to when.
I am feeling a little overwhelmed with my studies at the moment. Unsure of when or how I can get everything done during the hours of each week.
Tasks for this week:
Write sermon for next Sunday (1 Cor 12:12-30)
Read Hubmaier on Free Will
Discuss Hubmaier on Tuesday
Study Philosophy (realised that exam is in week 6 this term, and not in exam period)
Translate and flowchart Romans 4 (submit to RJG)
2 Exegetical exercises to submit to RJG
Read some more Barth
Understand a small amount of Barth
Stir the pot a little in doctrine discussions!
The theme of the art show is "Seasons of Life". I meant to take a piccy of it to post here, but ran out of time. Will try to get one next weekend. I am going to aim at getting another painting done for it, but I am a little unsure as to when.
I am feeling a little overwhelmed with my studies at the moment. Unsure of when or how I can get everything done during the hours of each week.
Tasks for this week:
Write sermon for next Sunday (1 Cor 12:12-30)
Read Hubmaier on Free Will
Discuss Hubmaier on Tuesday
Study Philosophy (realised that exam is in week 6 this term, and not in exam period)
Translate and flowchart Romans 4 (submit to RJG)
2 Exegetical exercises to submit to RJG
Read some more Barth
Understand a small amount of Barth
Stir the pot a little in doctrine discussions!
Saturday, October 15, 2005
3 down, 6 to go!
Have I really been back this term for three weeks? Did those 15 days really occur? As exams loom, it is not anxiousness I feel, but an awareness that I have learnt an incredible amount this year.
I loved the illustration in chapel sermon yesterday using CS Lewis. It goes something like this:
Lucy runs to Aslan, and is buried in his paws and chest. "Aslan" she cried. "Your bigger". "Yes my child, you are older" He replied. "Are you older?" Lucy asked. "Not because I am older" he replied. "Each year that you have grown, I have grown with you"
My desire is that each year I will grow in Christ. I want God to keep showing me the sin in my life. To repent, change and grow. In all things point to God, that the glory and honor go to Him.
I'm posting this as a pre-reminder to myself. I know that over the next 6 weeks there will be times of anxiety. I must remember the sermon from ealier this week, and 'cast my anxieties on God'. Reminding me that in and through God, I have and will continue to grow like Lucy.
I loved the illustration in chapel sermon yesterday using CS Lewis. It goes something like this:
Lucy runs to Aslan, and is buried in his paws and chest. "Aslan" she cried. "Your bigger". "Yes my child, you are older" He replied. "Are you older?" Lucy asked. "Not because I am older" he replied. "Each year that you have grown, I have grown with you"
My desire is that each year I will grow in Christ. I want God to keep showing me the sin in my life. To repent, change and grow. In all things point to God, that the glory and honor go to Him.
I'm posting this as a pre-reminder to myself. I know that over the next 6 weeks there will be times of anxiety. I must remember the sermon from ealier this week, and 'cast my anxieties on God'. Reminding me that in and through God, I have and will continue to grow like Lucy.
Thursday, October 13, 2005
gold 'n' good news
Got news today:
Michael H pulled me aside and unofficially told me that the penalty on my essay will be withdrawn. YAY! Way cool. I still have to wait for official notification from the office. V stoked. I gotta get the GPA up so I can do my project.
On another note:
I am so loving PToB's lectures on Romans. They are absolute gold!
Michael H pulled me aside and unofficially told me that the penalty on my essay will be withdrawn. YAY! Way cool. I still have to wait for official notification from the office. V stoked. I gotta get the GPA up so I can do my project.
On another note:
I am so loving PToB's lectures on Romans. They are absolute gold!
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Is anyone out there?
I got to wondering....
Who is out there reading my blog? I'd love for you to say hello. Leave me a comment. Tell me what you think!
Who is out there reading my blog? I'd love for you to say hello. Leave me a comment. Tell me what you think!
Sunday, October 09, 2005
how long can I speak for?
Another weekend has flown away to join the haze of the past year. But what a fun filled weekend it was.
Saturday night saw the celebration of a 30th birthday. An enjoyable event with Sri Lankan dancing (and lots of normal dancing as well).
Tonight it is back to the grind of getting this sermon finished. I have written about a third of it, and what I have written is about 20 mins long. Mmmmm, seeing as chick's chapel goes for 45min, and I'm sure all of that is not mine, I guess some culling will probably be in order!
I have been personally challenged through the preparation of this sermon. Maybe I will post more about that later. At this point, it is back to it!
Saturday night saw the celebration of a 30th birthday. An enjoyable event with Sri Lankan dancing (and lots of normal dancing as well).
Tonight it is back to the grind of getting this sermon finished. I have written about a third of it, and what I have written is about 20 mins long. Mmmmm, seeing as chick's chapel goes for 45min, and I'm sure all of that is not mine, I guess some culling will probably be in order!
I have been personally challenged through the preparation of this sermon. Maybe I will post more about that later. At this point, it is back to it!
Friday, October 07, 2005
bashings and birthday wishes
It has been a topsyturvey uspidedown day.
Mum's birthday today. Family dinner, we had a selection of Chinese and Indian dishes, all delish.
This arvo we got our Church History 2 essay back. Mine was submitted late due to a death in the family, and illness (of myself). I was under the impression that it was all going to be fine. I had spoken to my chaplain about it, he was fine, I submitted medical certificates and a letter of explanation, etc.
BUT...
I was still docked marks. NOT HAPPY JAN!!!!!!
My mood this afternoon has been one of anger and frustration, which included many tears and me wanting to scream. But I was wise and didn't act on anything in my anger. I knew that going to see The Office would not change anything. He would not change his decision for me.
I ran into RJG afterward and chatted to him for a while about it. He was, well, let's just say that RJG could understand my anger and my tears. He advised me to appeal.
Was chatting to MPJ on MSN this arvo, and he, as the marker of that essay, also said I should totally appeal. So I guess that is the track I will have to take. Well, here comes a letter to the Board of Studies.
On the bright side of this, I was touched deeply by a couple of ppl at college this arvo. When I was upset, I felt that God was showering an abundance of love over me.
Although it has been a days of up ups and down downs, I know that God is with me. He has today as with time and time again, pointed out my sins, strengths, weaknesses, and his faithfulness.
After all the tears today my eyes are burning, so it is time to stop looking at the computer screen.
ciao for now
Mum's birthday today. Family dinner, we had a selection of Chinese and Indian dishes, all delish.
This arvo we got our Church History 2 essay back. Mine was submitted late due to a death in the family, and illness (of myself). I was under the impression that it was all going to be fine. I had spoken to my chaplain about it, he was fine, I submitted medical certificates and a letter of explanation, etc.
BUT...
I was still docked marks. NOT HAPPY JAN!!!!!!
My mood this afternoon has been one of anger and frustration, which included many tears and me wanting to scream. But I was wise and didn't act on anything in my anger. I knew that going to see The Office would not change anything. He would not change his decision for me.
I ran into RJG afterward and chatted to him for a while about it. He was, well, let's just say that RJG could understand my anger and my tears. He advised me to appeal.
Was chatting to MPJ on MSN this arvo, and he, as the marker of that essay, also said I should totally appeal. So I guess that is the track I will have to take. Well, here comes a letter to the Board of Studies.
On the bright side of this, I was touched deeply by a couple of ppl at college this arvo. When I was upset, I felt that God was showering an abundance of love over me.
Although it has been a days of up ups and down downs, I know that God is with me. He has today as with time and time again, pointed out my sins, strengths, weaknesses, and his faithfulness.
After all the tears today my eyes are burning, so it is time to stop looking at the computer screen.
ciao for now
Thursday, October 06, 2005
An awesome day:
It was a great if not a little exhausting day.
It had a nice start with coffee with Mum, followed by an awesome run into town. I am loving the fact that uni holidays are on. It has meant that I can leave later for my 8am classes and still get a park near college.
First up was Pastoral Counselling. We talked about sexual addiction today. Quite an intense topic first up. I am glad that we cover things like this as it is important in pastoral work to be aware of these issues, and also in our own lives to be aware of the dangers and temptations. I hope they don't drop PC with the workload change next year.
Next up was spilt chapel. I was back on track to lead singing. I can't believe that I missed a whole term of singing due to voice problems. I am thankful that my voice has been restored as I love singing praises to God.
Morning Tea I had a great chat to one of the guys in first year re church next year and his goings on. We hadn't caught up in a few weeks, so that was nice. This was followed by Doctrine reading hour. Which instead of doing Doctrine reading, I did some translation from Romans 3 with one of the guys in our year. Good muck around, also encouraging that I knew some of the words, and could also remember some of the Wallace categories for things.
Next up was a year meeting. We got together as a year to talk about a few things, and to pray together. The prayer was great. We had a few laughs as well. There was talk of organising a marriage enrichment course early next year. The guy who was suggesting it, was lovely in that he is obviously thinking about singles and being aware of how the college community is very predominantly married. He suggested that we organise a singles enrichment weekend as well. KW caused a few laughs with the comment: "I don't see what we would be enriching." It was a laugh, and also a lovely thought to try not to be exclusive as can sometimes happen.
Last lecture of the day was New Testament. We worked through most of Romans 2. I have found it a great help that I have actually flowcharted the Greek before class, as it means that sometimes I may acutally have something intelligent to say rather than sitting there looking at the text dumbfounded.
Lunch...
I love watermelon. I love the fact that college always has fresh fruit.
Afternoon:
Spent in the library, which yes if you have read some of my previous posts you will know that it is not my favourite place. I got a good 3 hours of work done undisturbed. Translated a few more chapters of 1 Corinthians, submitted those to a lecturer who will hopefully get the chance to go through them with me.
Evening:
Residential dinner at college. Now this may seem a bit bizarre for me to go to seeing as I am not a reso this year (for those who are wondering, I lived in last year). I was touched that someone at the MTC office thought to invite me. I suppose I am still technically part of the MAC/Chappo community, although it doesn't feel like it sometimes. I have made an effort this year to maintain and grow relationships with all of the girls there, but I am certainly looking forward to living closer by next year. Esp so that I can be hospitable and have people over. And esp for the MAC girls, so I can share my place with them. A little slice of normality so to speak.
Trip home:
Managed to pick up a stray college student at a bus stop (he lives locally to me). We drove home, listening to a tape of Don Carson at summer school a few years ago on 1 Peter.
Wow, what a full day. Exhausting. I was going to stay on for Cafe la ..... or birthday drinks at the Marly for one of the girls. But decided that I needed to come home and work. Now that I am at home, and finally nearing the end of this post (what a marathon) I think that I should try and get more than my average night's sleep of 4 hours.
But when will I ever write my sermon for chick's chapel next week?
It had a nice start with coffee with Mum, followed by an awesome run into town. I am loving the fact that uni holidays are on. It has meant that I can leave later for my 8am classes and still get a park near college.
First up was Pastoral Counselling. We talked about sexual addiction today. Quite an intense topic first up. I am glad that we cover things like this as it is important in pastoral work to be aware of these issues, and also in our own lives to be aware of the dangers and temptations. I hope they don't drop PC with the workload change next year.
Next up was spilt chapel. I was back on track to lead singing. I can't believe that I missed a whole term of singing due to voice problems. I am thankful that my voice has been restored as I love singing praises to God.
Morning Tea I had a great chat to one of the guys in first year re church next year and his goings on. We hadn't caught up in a few weeks, so that was nice. This was followed by Doctrine reading hour. Which instead of doing Doctrine reading, I did some translation from Romans 3 with one of the guys in our year. Good muck around, also encouraging that I knew some of the words, and could also remember some of the Wallace categories for things.
Next up was a year meeting. We got together as a year to talk about a few things, and to pray together. The prayer was great. We had a few laughs as well. There was talk of organising a marriage enrichment course early next year. The guy who was suggesting it, was lovely in that he is obviously thinking about singles and being aware of how the college community is very predominantly married. He suggested that we organise a singles enrichment weekend as well. KW caused a few laughs with the comment: "I don't see what we would be enriching." It was a laugh, and also a lovely thought to try not to be exclusive as can sometimes happen.
Last lecture of the day was New Testament. We worked through most of Romans 2. I have found it a great help that I have actually flowcharted the Greek before class, as it means that sometimes I may acutally have something intelligent to say rather than sitting there looking at the text dumbfounded.
Lunch...
I love watermelon. I love the fact that college always has fresh fruit.
Afternoon:
Spent in the library, which yes if you have read some of my previous posts you will know that it is not my favourite place. I got a good 3 hours of work done undisturbed. Translated a few more chapters of 1 Corinthians, submitted those to a lecturer who will hopefully get the chance to go through them with me.
Evening:
Residential dinner at college. Now this may seem a bit bizarre for me to go to seeing as I am not a reso this year (for those who are wondering, I lived in last year). I was touched that someone at the MTC office thought to invite me. I suppose I am still technically part of the MAC/Chappo community, although it doesn't feel like it sometimes. I have made an effort this year to maintain and grow relationships with all of the girls there, but I am certainly looking forward to living closer by next year. Esp so that I can be hospitable and have people over. And esp for the MAC girls, so I can share my place with them. A little slice of normality so to speak.
Trip home:
Managed to pick up a stray college student at a bus stop (he lives locally to me). We drove home, listening to a tape of Don Carson at summer school a few years ago on 1 Peter.
Wow, what a full day. Exhausting. I was going to stay on for Cafe la ..... or birthday drinks at the Marly for one of the girls. But decided that I needed to come home and work. Now that I am at home, and finally nearing the end of this post (what a marathon) I think that I should try and get more than my average night's sleep of 4 hours.
But when will I ever write my sermon for chick's chapel next week?
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
One God, three Persons
I have been sitting here reading RCD's lecture notes on: One God, three Persons, and the thought came to me...
Are we in danger of slipping away from monotheism and becoming tri-theistic? Do we teach of: God, the Father; Jesus, the Son of God; and the Holy Spirit. Or, do we teach: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Or even, do we teach: God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit. One God, three Persons?
As reformed Christians we hold to monotheism: One God, three Persons. Father, Son and Spirit. But I think there is a danger of emphasising separateness between the members of the Trinity without focussing on the one-ness.
And something that just struck me as something to ponder…
Is the Holy Spirit in danger of falling out of the Trinity? Do we really consider the Holy Spirit to be a fully-fledged member of the Trinity (ie. fully God)? In what we say and do, do we think of the Spirit in this way? We recognise what the Father and Son have done, but we rarely recognise or acknowledge the Spirit in our lives.
Enough rambles for me, it’s back to sermon writing for chick’s chapel next Tues!!
Are we in danger of slipping away from monotheism and becoming tri-theistic? Do we teach of: God, the Father; Jesus, the Son of God; and the Holy Spirit. Or, do we teach: God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit? Or even, do we teach: God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit. One God, three Persons?
As reformed Christians we hold to monotheism: One God, three Persons. Father, Son and Spirit. But I think there is a danger of emphasising separateness between the members of the Trinity without focussing on the one-ness.
And something that just struck me as something to ponder…
Is the Holy Spirit in danger of falling out of the Trinity? Do we really consider the Holy Spirit to be a fully-fledged member of the Trinity (ie. fully God)? In what we say and do, do we think of the Spirit in this way? We recognise what the Father and Son have done, but we rarely recognise or acknowledge the Spirit in our lives.
Enough rambles for me, it’s back to sermon writing for chick’s chapel next Tues!!
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Obedience/Faith?
Obedience/Faith?
RO 1:5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake
eij" . uJpakoh;n . pivstew"
obedience of faith…
What does the phrase actually mean? Obedience that comes from faith…
Obedience that leads to faith….
Any ideas?
RO 1:5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for His name’s sake
eij" . uJpakoh;n . pivstew"
obedience of faith…
What does the phrase actually mean? Obedience that comes from faith…
Obedience that leads to faith….
Any ideas?
Monday, October 03, 2005
Where do they come from?
Where are all the bugs coming from? They are everywhere. I have been sitting at my desk swatting constantly. There are screens on all the windows. I just can't work it out. And they are only in my study, not in my bedroom. mmmmm?
BBQ's, hot days, and Holiday Mondays
Well it certainly feels as though summer has hit early. The sun has set and the mercury is currently sitting on 27.2 at our place.
My laptop has finally completely kaput. I have spent much of today transferring data and installing programs onto a computer that has been lying dormant unber my desk for the last few months. Hang on, what is that? What is that flat surface that I see? Desk space to work on? Since when have I had carpet in this room? That is right, my study has had an overhaul, well at least half of it has, the other half is being stuck into in a few moments. This was a necessity, in order to find my desk to set up my PC.
As for the BBQ front...
it was great to catch up with my buddy Ren yesterday. She's been OS for a few years. It was a little bizarre, I don't think that crew has been together like that for a while. Nic was also over from NZ for the weekend. Another altogether short visit from her, I'm looking forward to a longer stint at Christmas time, and even perhaps going for a visit next year!
Another BBQ today with some friends from Newport. Had to cut it short :(
Menu tonight: BBQ with the fam
I could get used to having Holiday Mondays each week. Esp if it involves: sun; sand; water; BBQ lunches; good friends; and cold refreshments.
My laptop has finally completely kaput. I have spent much of today transferring data and installing programs onto a computer that has been lying dormant unber my desk for the last few months. Hang on, what is that? What is that flat surface that I see? Desk space to work on? Since when have I had carpet in this room? That is right, my study has had an overhaul, well at least half of it has, the other half is being stuck into in a few moments. This was a necessity, in order to find my desk to set up my PC.
As for the BBQ front...
it was great to catch up with my buddy Ren yesterday. She's been OS for a few years. It was a little bizarre, I don't think that crew has been together like that for a while. Nic was also over from NZ for the weekend. Another altogether short visit from her, I'm looking forward to a longer stint at Christmas time, and even perhaps going for a visit next year!
Another BBQ today with some friends from Newport. Had to cut it short :(
Menu tonight: BBQ with the fam
I could get used to having Holiday Mondays each week. Esp if it involves: sun; sand; water; BBQ lunches; good friends; and cold refreshments.
Quote of the day:
Daß Jesus nur für andere da ist. Das Für-andere-da-Sein Jesu ist die Transzendenzerfahrung! Aus der Freiheit von sich selbst , aus dem Für-andere-da-Sein bis zum Tod entspringterst die Allmacht, Allwissendheit, Allgegenwart. Glaube ist das Teilnehmenan diesem Sein Jesu.
- Bonhoeffer, Widerstand und Ergebung, p 191
- Bonhoeffer, Widerstand und Ergebung, p 191
Saturday, October 01, 2005
another beautiful bride
Nonie and Gray's wedding, and little Jack's baptism.
What can I say. None's looked amazing today. I know that is what everyone says about the bride on their day. But I reckon that None's looked superb, especially considering that Jack is only a couple of months old.
It was a lovely service, a little longer than the ususal wedding service becuase of bubba Jack's baptism. But that wasn't a problem. In fact I thought it was quite precious the way that everything was done.
(hopefully photos to come in the next couple of days)
Another reason why I really enjoyed today was that I got to see a few people I haven't seen in months/years. We're catching up for a BBQ tomorrow, so it will be great to hear where everyone's life has taken them thus far.
It looks as though it is going to be a weekend filled with BBQ's and social engagements, I hope this glorious weather holds. I think I will stay in tonight, or else I will be completely people'd out come Monday.
What can I say. None's looked amazing today. I know that is what everyone says about the bride on their day. But I reckon that None's looked superb, especially considering that Jack is only a couple of months old.
It was a lovely service, a little longer than the ususal wedding service becuase of bubba Jack's baptism. But that wasn't a problem. In fact I thought it was quite precious the way that everything was done.
(hopefully photos to come in the next couple of days)
Another reason why I really enjoyed today was that I got to see a few people I haven't seen in months/years. We're catching up for a BBQ tomorrow, so it will be great to hear where everyone's life has taken them thus far.
It looks as though it is going to be a weekend filled with BBQ's and social engagements, I hope this glorious weather holds. I think I will stay in tonight, or else I will be completely people'd out come Monday.
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