Success

Well, here goes. My communion message that was bestowed (thrust?) upon our little congregation this morning.
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Success is defined in this world as many things. A great career, a happy family, disposable income, a lovely home.
Hey, they are not bad things in themselves. Everybody wants a happy family. It’s nicer to have [...]

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I’m back!

Thank you, everybody for your lovely comments!
Well, I made it through. Almost. I did make an excuse about having to “check the weather report” and checked my emails at an internet cafe. Then a second time when I left poor Alex drinking coffee while I “went to check on the kids”, [...]

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Holidays!!!

I am going on holidays for a week with my family to Phillip Island. It’s a beautiful, family friendly place, where we will stay in a lovely little cottage with direct access to the beach and sand dunes.
With no internet connection.
I repeat, one week with NO INTERNET CONNECTION.
For somebody like me, that conjures images [...]

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Detoxing From Church

I have alluded to Jason Zahariades’ article Detoxing From Church once before in this blog, but I didn’t really discuss it.
This is one of the most profound articles I have read, mostly because it is like he reached into my head and pulled out my own experiences.
Please, please, go read the whole thing. But [...]

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Worship part 3

For parts 1 and 2, seeThe Worship ExperienceThe Spirit Has Left The Building
I came across this today (HT: A Fundamental Shift), and it fits really well with my recent posts on worship. Comments?

Reflecting,

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Blasphemy

I agree wholeheartedly with Stupid Church People’s take on the whole Kathy Griffin saga (that is obviously now old news after the Britney thing). It didn’t make too many waves here in Australia – we don’t care quite so much, I guess – but it was a newsworthy big deal in the US.
I honestly [...]

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I am supposed to be packing….

I am supposed to be packing to go on holiday, so I am definitely NOT supposed to be blogging. One quick thing before I return to trying to make the piles of clothing in my loungeroom resemble “packing”…
I came across a post from Odd Ideas – the whole thing is here.
The part that struck [...]

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The Spirit Has Left The Building

I have been very busy this week, so only a short post – Dan Edelen from Cerulean Sanctum has (eloquently as always) put down his thoughts on worship in the church.
I encourage you to go and read it – he has an incredible point of view.
The Spirit Has Left The Building – part 1
and
The [...]

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The definition of insanity…

I am sitting down, eating my toast and reflecting on how insane I am.
I had sixteen girls in my house last night for my 9 year old daughter’s pyjama party, and four (plus my daughter) slept overnight afterwards. I learnt many things.
- Sixteen girls playing Sardines in the dark with glow sticks can make you [...]

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A Deconstructed Quote

“I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ.” – Mahatma Gandhi
Thoughts?

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More Googlerific Craziness!

I couldn’t help myself. Today I have had another visitor (Hi if you’re still around!)
The Google search term was: (drum roll please) “Biblically, there is nothing good to say about men”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
I apologise in advance for any men who may be offended. But I still think it’s the funniest thing I have seen all [...]

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Those crazy Googlepeople

Looking down the list of search terms that have brought visitors to this blog is hilarious.
Here are some of my favourites:
“are sheep really followers” – either somebody has a sermon to write, or they are far too interested in the habits of sheep.
“john butler trio and christianity” – Huh? Who is making these connections?
“subverting [...]

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Fear

I was thinking about this yesterday, and how it applies to me. Jesus is one huge enigma. Take for instance Luke 12 verses 4-7.
“Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear [...]

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Ha ha ha ha ha

OK, some of the posters on the Verum Serum blog are cynical. Well, OK, they’re all cynical. But they are darn funny.
This is my favourite:Go see the rest for yourself. (HT: Honest Faith)
Still laughing,

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Thy Kingdom Come…

A very interesting viewpoint. (HT: Sarah)

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Update and Kidslink

An update on my health… I am still at my desk, and still barely alive. But – woohoo! – I made it through an entire workday semi-conscious. I even spoke coherently to customers.
What this post is really about is Kidslink. A team has just returned from Mozambique with some wonderful news.
Building for [...]

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Much more of me…

I am sick. I feel like I am going to die. I don’t want to be at work. I want to go home and curl up under my nice warm doona and sleeeeeeeep….
It’s nothing serious, just an icky cold/flu thing, but enough for every bone and joint in my body to hurt, [...]

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Help stop the spread of Teenage Affluenza

Below is a World Vision Australia promo for this year’s 40 Hour Famine. Even though that specific event has passed, it really made me think about what values I am passing on to my children.

Thoughtfully,

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Amazing Grace Yancey Style

I went to see Philip Yancey speak tonight. It was a birthday gift from my brother. (Thanks, Josh! *waves*)
I walked in slightly cynical. As usual, I guess. For those who read my blog regularly I don’t think my cynicism will come as much of a surprise! Actually, part way through [...]

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Donuts! Yay!

I was trying soooooo hard to post something today that was constructive. I really did try. You gotta believe me. But then mid-post I flicked on over to Recovering From Church and just about wet my pants laughing. So here it is. I invite you to join me in [...]

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