We just got back from a few hours at the Waterfront (that overlooks Dyes Inlet).... 61 degrees and no clouds in a sunny sky in October... rare even more so in Washington this time of year.... Here a look at someones link on utube. I love it here, it is so beautiful.... Do I miss being in the office in Wales, nope. What a blessing to be able to have this time with my babes... Enjoy it while it lasts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfAkM9XFPNs&feature=player_embedded
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Origins of Halloween
Do we go with the rest of the world or stand for the light of Christ. I have attached an article on a weblink that may surprise some readers, of what one would be entertaining as they 'go with the spirit of Halloween.'
Even though this festival was originally a celebration of things such as - life and death, light and darkness, summer into winter; its origins are most definitely in witchcraft and closely connected with the Celtic druid.
So as the children of Jesus, do we ignore it and do nothing on 31st October, or offer an alternative.
Many vary on opinions here, so Im' just throwing this out!
http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
http://www.history.com/topics/jack-olantern-history Jack O Lantern
Even though this festival was originally a celebration of things such as - life and death, light and darkness, summer into winter; its origins are most definitely in witchcraft and closely connected with the Celtic druid.
So as the children of Jesus, do we ignore it and do nothing on 31st October, or offer an alternative.
Many vary on opinions here, so Im' just throwing this out!
http://www.history.com/topics/halloween
http://www.history.com/topics/jack-olantern-history Jack O Lantern
CAMP OR NO CAMP?
I was just quietly laying awake not doing much sleeping tonight and was contemplating some discussions and thoughts I have had that are on my heart these last few days. 'There seem to be two camps or groups' Camp 1 - Secular Community Workers Those who are full steam ahead doing community works for Jesus yet without realising it are establishing 'their' name as a christian (follower of Jesus) in the community. This group are often quite 'anti church' and even the mention of the fact that church still happens not only every Sunday in most cities as a public assembly, a place of connecting 'one brother and sister with another' the very mention of the word 'church' to them is almost a catalyst for the conversation to enter a 'crooked road', and an explanation for every reason why church is not relevant anymore e.g. ' I can be a Christian in the community without the politics of church, without the pastor running the show from the top,' etc etc etc etc. Camp 2 - Church Goers Then you have the 'church goers' entering the 'crooked road' debate of how it is biblical to go to church and meet as a public assembly quoting scriptures like ' do not stop meeting together' and any who are not in a 'regular church' are 'back sliding', 'loose cannons' etc etc etc. |
Friday, October 1, 2010
Phase 1 - OPEN ROAD- USA - 2005
On this posting I will try and convey some things that happened on the first Open Road Trip or Phase 1, then I will add Phase 2 - USA - 2006 and Phase 3- Argentina -2008, I guess we are in Phase 4 now as we moved to USA - 2010.
On this phase one trip in June 2005, we travelled 21 states including a brief visit to Toronto, Canada. We took the opportunity as we ministered too and also reconnected with many of Conrad's friends and also ministries in the USA after he had been away for almost 3 years. I was 20 weeks pregnant when we left and was only thinking of one thing, having a 4 week break from work and my first 'holiday' in the USA. What a crazy thought that was.
Anyone who knows my husband may already know he was once called 'Jehu' - Son of Nimshi, for his driving skills and ability to endure on the 'open road' - sometimes for 12 hours a day. Needless to say I arrived at my desk in Wales, UK, four weeks later wondering if I had been swept up in a whirlwind for the entire trip!
More later, but for now some snaps. The photos will not be added in the order we travelled, because my journal with all the states and freeways info etc is in UK. Randon State order....... here goes.......
IDAHO
On this phase one trip in June 2005, we travelled 21 states including a brief visit to Toronto, Canada. We took the opportunity as we ministered too and also reconnected with many of Conrad's friends and also ministries in the USA after he had been away for almost 3 years. I was 20 weeks pregnant when we left and was only thinking of one thing, having a 4 week break from work and my first 'holiday' in the USA. What a crazy thought that was.
Anyone who knows my husband may already know he was once called 'Jehu' - Son of Nimshi, for his driving skills and ability to endure on the 'open road' - sometimes for 12 hours a day. Needless to say I arrived at my desk in Wales, UK, four weeks later wondering if I had been swept up in a whirlwind for the entire trip!
More later, but for now some snaps. The photos will not be added in the order we travelled, because my journal with all the states and freeways info etc is in UK. Randon State order....... here goes.......
IDAHO
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| Living Waters Ranch, Idaho - This was one of my favourite resting places, it felt like a peace of heaven |
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| Conrad preparing to speak at Living Waters Ranch - Idaho |
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