What really matters?

Giving up stagehands and 9 hours a week means nothing if I don't use that time to glorify God. That means making use of that time to think missionally. Without vision the people perish.

Why Should I Blog?

 

1 ... To write.

Writing has enormous value for thinking. Through writing you delve into new ideas and insights. Writing forces you to develop half-thoughts into clear sentences. It makes you structure thoughts that can seem straightforward until you go to speak them. It teaches you the process of thinking. If you strive to write well you will at the same time be striving to think well. This process will help in sharing new ideas and insights. People can follow your good thinking and writing.

2 ...

To develop an eye for what is meaningful.

I should look at what I write and think is this worth writing about. This will nurture a habit of looking for insight and wisdom and value in every situation, no matter how mundane. This seeking will allow me to see more of what God has to teach me. The gathering of these ideas will spill over and enrich more of my life than the part of it that blogs.

3 ... To teach.

Where does the outlet for teaching take place? A blog is a perfect place to develop and share the 30 second God-moments that so often come to us daily.

Thoughts developed from John Piper's blog at www.desiringgod.org

There is a redeemer.

There is a redeemer - Jesus, God's own son. Special lamb of God...messiah. Holy one. The fact that there is indeed a redeemer has caught me today from the lyrics of the song. There is one. God has provided one. And he has done so for his glory.

What can your roofspace teach you?

The roofspace of our house is causing me worry. Its got condensation issues. But its been good at reminding me of a few things: Firstly - I shouldn't worry. Jesus told us in Matthew 6 v32 that God knows about all these things. And I should seek first God's kingdom and righteousness and all the rest will be added. Secondly - I long for the day when I have a place in the Kingdom of heaven and there will be no more worrying or weeping or pain. And finally I need to give God more credit for being in control. This is meant to be - and the response I have to it will glorify God.

2010 - The year of vision

New year - "behold I am making all things new." - Revelation 21 v 5. 2010 is the year of vision. I have been captivated over the last while by the phrase - "God is passionate about who you are and about what you do." - My phrase I think. This year I want to unpack that phrase and ask the question if this is the phrase that will become my life's vision.