3 Year Olds and Cameras, cont...
Sethy's photographic prowess continues to develop (I have a whole gallery of pictures of sheep pooh!).
How about some suggestions for titles for this self-portrait?
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Reading
Ken Untener: The Practical Prophet: Pastoral Writings
I'm getting quite catholic (and Catholic) in my literary tastes.Bob Sorge: Exploring Worship: A Practical Guide to Praise & Worship
Recommended to me by 80s worship great David Hadden!Eric Hoffer: The True Believer: Thoughts on the Nature of Mass Movements (Perennial Classics)
Fascinating reading. This book was written in the 1950s by a dock worker/philosopher. It examines common traits of all sorts of mass movements, including early Christianity and revivals (and Nazis and Commies!).Tony Ling: The Lion & The Lamb
Undoubtedly the best book anyone in my family has ever written.- Devern F. Fromke: Ultimate Intention
Getting to grips with the concepts of Restoration. The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Black Calfskin, Journaling Bible)
This is a journaling bible with very wide margins for notes! I've decided to be liberal with my note-making and just get a new bible when this one is full!Kevin J. Conner: The Feasts of Israel
It's type-tastic!Howard A. Snyder: Kingdom, Church, and World: Biblical Themes for Today
A short book and a good introduction to some of the main themes Snyder explores in much of his writing. If you don't read "theological" books this is a good one to start on.Steve Turner: The Man Called CASH : The Life, Love and Faith of an American Legend
A fascinating story of the life of a man who really knew the grace of God!Gordon D. Fee: Listening to the Spirit in the Text
Interesting collection of essays from an important writer.Rob Parsons: The Sixty Minute Father: How Time Well Spent Can Change Your Child's Life
Re-reading this - still can't do it in 60 minutes though!James B Jordan: Through New Eyes
This book will bring the Bible, particularly the OT, alive to you.Gary DeMar: End Times Fiction
An excellent challenge to and debunking of the theology of the "Left Behind" series.J Nathan Corbitt: The Sound of the Harvest
An excellent, Kingdom-minded survey of music, ministry and culture. Out of print I believe but there are still a few around on the net.
Listening
Aimee Mann: Whatever
My original cassette (don't worry kids, it's something from the olden days) of this album was nicked out of my car 12 years ago. I've just got around to buying the CD and it's better then I remember. Jacob Marley's Chains and 4th of July are brill.Snow Patrol: Eyes Open
Been meaning to add this one for a while - it's a real grower.Blind Boys of Alabama: Spirit of the Century
Outstanding!Israel & New Breed: A Deeper Level
Not bad for a boy from a small village just outside LeicesterDemon Days: Gorillaz
Groovy, Funny, Clever. I bet Damon was good at collages at Art School. (****)Green Day: American Idiot
Who says insightful can't rock? (****)Doves: Some Cities
Just let the sound bang around inside your head for a while - great! (****)Lakewood Church: We Speak to Nations
I don't listen to much recorded worship music - but this is great! (*****)James Taylor: October Road
Some of the best BVs ever recorded! (****)Snow Patrol: Final Straw
Good old rock and roll with some 21st century production magic. Best line, "if it looks like it works and it feels like it works then it works." (****)Nitin Sawhney: Prophesy
Social comment, social observation and something to say to the global village. Musically a fusion of India, flamenco and urban soul (and it works!). (*****)Athlete: Vehicles and Animals
Better than the new album (which is also good). (****)Muse: Sing for Absolution
Lots of notes and they're all good! (****)
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Spotted at a Chinese herbal shop in Coventry whilst I was out Christmas shopping. I didn't notice the lower offer at the time (and no I didn't buy either!).
R&R
We got back from Without Borders 06 yesterday and today it's time for a bit of a crash: I would happily sleep all day!
It was a great week - perhaps the clearest examples of the apostolic ministry in action I have seen and also some great prophetic preaching. I will elaborate on those statements in future posts.
The choir and band did great, and the weather was glorious (like the rest of the week) - definitely the best Bible Week of the millennium so far. To all those who were there, it was great to see you - to all those that weren't, see you next year!
Here Comes the Sun (do mm do do)
Enough praying already... following last year's arctic cold, torrential rain and tornado, I know that every one of the 1000+ people who are going to Without Borders this weekend have been praying for fine weather - and we have it! Here in the sunny midlands it has hit 36C this afternoon (that's 97F), so can we all stop praying now please!
Actually the forcast for this weekend is looking perfect camping weather - a little cooler so we will be able to sleep at night, but clear and sunny through the day. If you're going, I'll see you there and if you're not then I'll fill you in when I get back. Now, where's my water-pistol???
Ye Must Be Shaved!
Breaking News...
Due to a slight shaving accident I no longer have a beard and the kids were very nearly late for school today.
My wife can't look at me without laughing, nor can my daughter. When I suggested laughing at me was a bit mean, Connie said, "yeah, but you look really funny."
When I went to the fruit shop with my sunglasses on Noah said, "Hmmm, you look a bit more like yourself with those on."
I am now rubbing Baby-Bio into my chin in the hope of accelerating growth.
Yesterday's Man
There are many small and subtle things in life that mark the passing of years and seasons... one landmark is when you children begin to go beyond your own achievements and successes. Whilst this is truly something to be proud of, I thought it might take a little longer than this. The game is Playstation FIFA 2004...
Theo (aged 4) 5 - Daddy (aged 36) 4
6 Today
Noah (Noogz) Ling is 6 today!
Happy birthday to my fantastic son.
On Yer Bike!
Saturday was my birthday and Ruth and the kids bought me a bike!
I've wanted a bike for ages and Ruth and the kids all have bikes (well Seth sits in a bike-trailer!) and I have been getting tired of running alongside them when they're out for a long-distance ride(?!?!). So it being only 2 degrees C and with a strong northeasterly blowing obviously we went out for a day's bike riding at Kingsbury Water Park.
It was a great day out and made me feel much younger, though sitting down has been an activity to only undertake with great care since!
Nearly There
Well I've just got one more event before Christmas, it's our Carol Service this evening. I am a little trepidatious as I am playing violin for the first time in 19 years (well I have done a little practising in the last couple of weeks!).
Christmas Devotions will continue over the festive season (I will post one later tonight, I'm on the wrong computer to do it now!), but if you are not going to be online for a few days - have a very Happy Christmas!
Mind Readers?
I know it's hot on the tails of the last pic, but I'm sure this is just as entertaining as reading something I've written!
Can you read Seth's mind?
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