Have been very busy recently but this weekend has been really good... although I should have done more coursework!
Was exciting watching the lunar eclipse, even if it did become slightly cloudy as it was turning red!
Laughing with Gemma to the point of crying.
Gemma the girl of Goy.
Helping with the congregational lunch at Millmead with other students- a lot of fun and good to give something else back to the Church. Aprons.
Goldfish
Getting a nice house! :)
Was going to go visit a stately home, but then started to rain so amused ourselves elsewhere...
trousers in boots
no vanilla essence
no puff pastry
stuffing
you smell of crab paste
all I want is a scooone
the mattress for warmth and comfort and shelter... good one
bed / sofa... much better
Morocco here we come.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Thursday, March 01, 2007
"The Precious Gift of Fear"
"...give heed to Jesus' clear demand to fear the only one who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Hear it as a great mercy. What a wonderful thing it is that Jesus warns us. He does not leave us ignorant of the wrath to come. He not only warns. He resucues."
"Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom"
(Luke 12:32)
John Piper
I read this and it reminded me that God doesn't just tell us about the reward of heaven and how great that will be, but also warns us of how our 'souls and bodies' would be destoryed in hell.... this is really serious, but then don't some people think that when a person is 'destroyed in hell' that basically the suffering in hell is finite. But it's not is it... it is eternal. In Daniel, it says how some shall wake to everlasting life, and some to everlasting shame and contempt. Hell will go on forever, and Jesus warns us of how bad this is. We need this fear though, but it needs to be fear that leads us in the right direction- to realise we need supernatural help in the redeemer and to point us towards God and his desire for us not to be in hell, but to be in the the kingdom of heaven. Good news.
:) first signs of spring...
Have had a really busy couple of weeks and inbetween doing various bits and pieces, have read some really great stuff and been challenged in different ways.
Today when I woke up at about 4am, it was still dark, but gradually the sun came up and there were clear skies! whoop! It was sooo good, as Im also getting back the motivation to do my course work in order that I can finish this year well. Now am really really looking forward to my placement year (providing I get one!). Some of the placements I've applied for give such unique opportunities, and it's great, as now im not that bothered whether or not I get paid for it... can't wait until the summer!
Was good to be back at home for the weekend- ups and downs, but glad I went! Encouraged by my father to apply for jobs I would enjoy, even if they are unpaid.... to read more and grow in my knowledge of God.... and to be glad for all that I am blessed with.
.................................
I hear the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”
Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
Lord now indeed I find
Thy power and Thine alone
Can change the lepers spots
And melt the heart of stone
It’s washed away
All my sin
And all my shame
And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete,
"Jesus died my soul to save,"
My lips shall still repeat
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
O praise the One who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
We’ll praise the One who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead.
(Jesus Paid it all- Passion worship band version)
.................................
"Be encouraged that God made you to rejoice in him. Do not settle for any lesser joy. Lay yourself in the way of allurement. That is, fix your eyes on the all satisfying treasure of Jesus Christ who loved us and gave his life as a ransom for our everlasting joy."
J.Piper
Today when I woke up at about 4am, it was still dark, but gradually the sun came up and there were clear skies! whoop! It was sooo good, as Im also getting back the motivation to do my course work in order that I can finish this year well. Now am really really looking forward to my placement year (providing I get one!). Some of the placements I've applied for give such unique opportunities, and it's great, as now im not that bothered whether or not I get paid for it... can't wait until the summer!
Was good to be back at home for the weekend- ups and downs, but glad I went! Encouraged by my father to apply for jobs I would enjoy, even if they are unpaid.... to read more and grow in my knowledge of God.... and to be glad for all that I am blessed with.
.................................
I hear the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”
Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
Lord now indeed I find
Thy power and Thine alone
Can change the lepers spots
And melt the heart of stone
It’s washed away
All my sin
And all my shame
And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete,
"Jesus died my soul to save,"
My lips shall still repeat
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow
O praise the One who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead
We’ll praise the One who paid my debt
And raised this life up from the dead.
(Jesus Paid it all- Passion worship band version)
.................................
"Be encouraged that God made you to rejoice in him. Do not settle for any lesser joy. Lay yourself in the way of allurement. That is, fix your eyes on the all satisfying treasure of Jesus Christ who loved us and gave his life as a ransom for our everlasting joy."
J.Piper
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
3.08am.... grrrrr
Wooop! I am really pleased about this! It is 3.08am currently and I am typing here because I cannot get to sleep.... Wonderful.
Anyway, since I haven't been asleep, I decided to read todays chapter of 'future grace'. This was good, but then I was not sure what to do.... so Im now writing on here... not sure why as no point to this rambling and it probably doesn't even make sense, but never mind!
Right, well I really can't think of anything to say at this moment in time, so I will leave this as the most pointless post in the world, and write something slightly more 'pointful' soon! I will now maybe read a little more... maybe I should read my statistics book- surely that would send anyone to sleep...! hmmm...
Anyway, since I haven't been asleep, I decided to read todays chapter of 'future grace'. This was good, but then I was not sure what to do.... so Im now writing on here... not sure why as no point to this rambling and it probably doesn't even make sense, but never mind!
Right, well I really can't think of anything to say at this moment in time, so I will leave this as the most pointless post in the world, and write something slightly more 'pointful' soon! I will now maybe read a little more... maybe I should read my statistics book- surely that would send anyone to sleep...! hmmm...
Saturday, February 17, 2007
what a week...
It is amazing to think that Events week: BeLonging 2007 has already been and gone! It was a great week and it was fantastic to have such an opportunity to serve God. People in the CU were such a help and it couldn't have been done without them. It was brill to have Ben C and Dave down from Cardiff, and all the other AMs too were great. They were such an inspiration as their love for God shone out of them and their enthusiasm for serving Him was contagious!
I was also really challenged during the week to learn more about God and the Bible. I was asked questions by non- Christians during the week and my replies seemed so inadequate and pathetic. I know what I believe and I know that it's true, but I hate it when all I can say to someone sounds so feeble. This really annoyed me and has kicked me into action to just learn more about what I believe.
The lunch bars went so well this week and what seemed like a really annoying mess up by the timetabling office, turned out to be a blessing, as if they hadn't double booked the room, we wouldn't have all fitted in! Whoop!
On Wednesday, Tim and I spend what seemed like forever and a day talking with Aaron and got to a certain point then seemed to hit a brick wall... eventually said he should go away and read Mark's gospel. Next day... he came to the lunch bar and said he'd gone away and didn't want to read one book but the 'real' Bible... opened it up and what was on the front cover... a message from someone written in 2001 saying a load of stuff then saying to read from a certain page. That page was Mark 1! Haha! That evening... he gave his life to God! That really made my day!
.....
(On Thursday: talk topic: Life)Ben: " So Naomi... we're doing Happiness yeah... so if we just....."
as I panic... " Um, well, it's Life today, but, um, yeah, we can do Happiness if you like......"
Ben then continued to pull my leg for what seemed an age, then started laughing at me! HAHA! Hysterical! I learnt my lesson... be very suspicious when you can't see the persons face and they say something that shocks you!
Super-vision (superman and goggles modelled by Ben and Dave)
Yeah, what a team: the 'gaffa gang', consisting of me and speedy over there!
.....
I was also really challenged during the week to learn more about God and the Bible. I was asked questions by non- Christians during the week and my replies seemed so inadequate and pathetic. I know what I believe and I know that it's true, but I hate it when all I can say to someone sounds so feeble. This really annoyed me and has kicked me into action to just learn more about what I believe.
The lunch bars went so well this week and what seemed like a really annoying mess up by the timetabling office, turned out to be a blessing, as if they hadn't double booked the room, we wouldn't have all fitted in! Whoop!
On Wednesday, Tim and I spend what seemed like forever and a day talking with Aaron and got to a certain point then seemed to hit a brick wall... eventually said he should go away and read Mark's gospel. Next day... he came to the lunch bar and said he'd gone away and didn't want to read one book but the 'real' Bible... opened it up and what was on the front cover... a message from someone written in 2001 saying a load of stuff then saying to read from a certain page. That page was Mark 1! Haha! That evening... he gave his life to God! That really made my day!
.....
(On Thursday: talk topic: Life)Ben: " So Naomi... we're doing Happiness yeah... so if we just....."
as I panic... " Um, well, it's Life today, but, um, yeah, we can do Happiness if you like......"
Ben then continued to pull my leg for what seemed an age, then started laughing at me! HAHA! Hysterical! I learnt my lesson... be very suspicious when you can't see the persons face and they say something that shocks you!
Super-vision (superman and goggles modelled by Ben and Dave)
Yeah, what a team: the 'gaffa gang', consisting of me and speedy over there!
.....
Saturday, February 10, 2007
... it's coming together!
Ahhh, I can't believe it's nearly Events Week... time does actually fly when you're busy, which is definitely the wrong way around for things to work, as I need time to go slowly when there's so much to do, but never mind eh?!
Anyway, this week has been interesting... really busy and manic, and then in the middle of it, we'd suddenly come to the end of being on committee and an incredible year. It hasn't been an easy year by any means, and there have been many ups and downs, but I wouldn't change it, as God has really challenged me and made me grow in Him. For the past year, my life has been taken up with CU and my degree; usually in that order! But... I still have yet to 'run' the main evangelistic event of CU calendar: Events Week! Week 5 has come around extremely quickly, but after today, and loads of CU people turning up to help finish some preparations, its really exciting! Although it's going to be a really busy week, it's amazing to think that we are going to be holding loads of events where non Christians can come and hear about the gospel of Jesus and get the opportunity to follow Him. Just the little things this week have got me looking forward to it, like the professional flyer's arriving, and the t-shirts, and having the flyer's ready etc... this is such an incredible opportunity and I can't wait to see what God will do.
Annoyingly but good at the same time, is that I have an interview (whoop!) this Thursday (grrr): in the middle of Events week, when I'm unlikely to have prepared much for the whole 'test and interview' thing! Ah well, never mind, I shall try my best and wait to see what happens!
Righty ho, I'm now going to get down to some work and preparation for the coming week (argh!). .... Ooo, and I just thought... how exciting is it that loads of 'missions' have gone on this week up and down the country, and that loads of people will have been challenged / changed on hearing Gods word! wow, that is exciting! :)
Haha, right, i really need to get on!....
Anyway, this week has been interesting... really busy and manic, and then in the middle of it, we'd suddenly come to the end of being on committee and an incredible year. It hasn't been an easy year by any means, and there have been many ups and downs, but I wouldn't change it, as God has really challenged me and made me grow in Him. For the past year, my life has been taken up with CU and my degree; usually in that order! But... I still have yet to 'run' the main evangelistic event of CU calendar: Events Week! Week 5 has come around extremely quickly, but after today, and loads of CU people turning up to help finish some preparations, its really exciting! Although it's going to be a really busy week, it's amazing to think that we are going to be holding loads of events where non Christians can come and hear about the gospel of Jesus and get the opportunity to follow Him. Just the little things this week have got me looking forward to it, like the professional flyer's arriving, and the t-shirts, and having the flyer's ready etc... this is such an incredible opportunity and I can't wait to see what God will do.
Annoyingly but good at the same time, is that I have an interview (whoop!) this Thursday (grrr): in the middle of Events week, when I'm unlikely to have prepared much for the whole 'test and interview' thing! Ah well, never mind, I shall try my best and wait to see what happens!
Righty ho, I'm now going to get down to some work and preparation for the coming week (argh!). .... Ooo, and I just thought... how exciting is it that loads of 'missions' have gone on this week up and down the country, and that loads of people will have been challenged / changed on hearing Gods word! wow, that is exciting! :)
Haha, right, i really need to get on!....
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