So I have just sent an email to Richard Bacon (Radio 5 presenter)
Why you may ask?
Well I was blown away by a documentary he presented on cyber bullying.
I found it very innformative and think there should be more things on the TV like it.
The email I sent him simply thanked him for producing such good TV.
I suggest you watch it:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01dwg1n/The_AntiSocial_Network/
(link active on 19th March)
Monday, 19 March 2012
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Trust
Yesterday while with a good friend I was saying how the main reason I know I have grown as a Christian is not my knowledge of the Bible or how many worship songs I know without the need for lyrics. No, the most dominant feature of my faith that I know has grown is that of trust.
When I first accepted Jesus and started building a relationship with him my trust was in my parents, my friends and my family. If I had something that required an active decision I would go to those people. However now I look at my life and see that when something is troubling me or a decision has to be made I go to Jesus.
In going to Jesus I am trusting that whatever the decision he has for my life, whatever directions he wants to take me in it is the correct path. This is not to say I find it easy, in fact the exact opposite is true and I often don't trust, but more and more I am learning to Trust Jesus.
I urge you to do the same.
When I first accepted Jesus and started building a relationship with him my trust was in my parents, my friends and my family. If I had something that required an active decision I would go to those people. However now I look at my life and see that when something is troubling me or a decision has to be made I go to Jesus.
In going to Jesus I am trusting that whatever the decision he has for my life, whatever directions he wants to take me in it is the correct path. This is not to say I find it easy, in fact the exact opposite is true and I often don't trust, but more and more I am learning to Trust Jesus.
I urge you to do the same.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Royal Wedding
Having had it on in the background while working the one thing that really stood out was this part of the address given by the Bishop of London:
"As the reality of God has faded from so many lives in the West, there has been a corresponding inflation of expectations that personal relations alone will supply meaning and happiness in life. This is to load our partner with too great a burden. We are all incomplete: we all need the love which is secure, rather than oppressive, we need mutual forgiveness, to thrive."
This truly sums up what the world and this country are lacking, love and forgiveness. Love and forgiveness that can come only from God.
Evangelism to Billions of people!
"As the reality of God has faded from so many lives in the West, there has been a corresponding inflation of expectations that personal relations alone will supply meaning and happiness in life. This is to load our partner with too great a burden. We are all incomplete: we all need the love which is secure, rather than oppressive, we need mutual forgiveness, to thrive."
This truly sums up what the world and this country are lacking, love and forgiveness. Love and forgiveness that can come only from God.
Evangelism to Billions of people!
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Easter
"Without the resurrection Christianity is null and void", this was once said by Richard Dawkins. Today over 2000 years ago, Jesus fulfilled a old testament prophecy. He rose from the dead in order to save us and give us life to the full.
Before you munch on your Easter eggs just have a quick think as to why we celebrate Easter.
Before you munch on your Easter eggs just have a quick think as to why we celebrate Easter.
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
The name of Jesus
So over the last week God has been prompting me to acknowledge how powerful the name Jesus is.
"Jesus Christ" is often used as a curse, and in today's society has become common place in peoples vocabulary for such a purpose.
But the same name can be used to drive out demons, change lives and comfort the weary.
How did such a wonderful name get changed into such a derived form of its true meaning.
So I challenge you, regardless of your religious beliefs, to next time you hear someone use the name "Jesus Christ" as a curse, challenge them. Do they know what the name really means?
"Jesus Christ" is often used as a curse, and in today's society has become common place in peoples vocabulary for such a purpose.
But the same name can be used to drive out demons, change lives and comfort the weary.
How did such a wonderful name get changed into such a derived form of its true meaning.
So I challenge you, regardless of your religious beliefs, to next time you hear someone use the name "Jesus Christ" as a curse, challenge them. Do they know what the name really means?
Sunday, 10 October 2010
Prayers of thanks
Just a quick post, have arrived back in York (into a house) and already God is doing some really cool things; people are interested in faith, people are coming to events and the freshers events have not even kicked off.
In general God has got some really exciting things planned.
Just praise to God for being awesome.
Ok its 2:18am...good night
x
In general God has got some really exciting things planned.
Just praise to God for being awesome.
Ok its 2:18am...good night
x
Monday, 27 September 2010
Freedom
In today's society I often get asked the question "Don't you feel as though as a Christian you are limited to what you do, your not free do as you please".
Now as a Christian I believe that I am truly free to do as I please. Its not as though I could not get smashed or have sex before marriage, God has given us those choices and they still stand for Christians as much as they do for non-Christians. However, the difference lies in the choice.
I choose not to get smashed because it is abusing the body God gave me and I love God.
I choose not to have sex before marriage because I believe sex is a gift from God and believe it should be saved for one person in marriage because I love God.
It does not mean that my life is free from temptation from these things, or that I find it easy. However God does help us along the way. By surrendering, giving everything up, we free ourselves from the burdens and just love God.
True Freedom comes from surrender.
Now as a Christian I believe that I am truly free to do as I please. Its not as though I could not get smashed or have sex before marriage, God has given us those choices and they still stand for Christians as much as they do for non-Christians. However, the difference lies in the choice.
I choose not to get smashed because it is abusing the body God gave me and I love God.
I choose not to have sex before marriage because I believe sex is a gift from God and believe it should be saved for one person in marriage because I love God.
It does not mean that my life is free from temptation from these things, or that I find it easy. However God does help us along the way. By surrendering, giving everything up, we free ourselves from the burdens and just love God.
True Freedom comes from surrender.
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