“Football fan, Saddam Maake, celebrates getting one of the first tickets for the Confederations Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa, April 29, 2009.” (Alexander Joe, AFP)
I want big sunglasses. Row won’t let me. Maybe she thinks this will happen to me!!
Steven Furtick is a Pastor I respect. I dig his sermons and love his blog. He’s copped plenty of flack in the last couple of weeks for having Ted and Gayle Haggard in church this past weekend. Why? Ted Haggard was the Pastor of a large and influential church in America, until he 2.5 years ago there was a massive scandal after he was found to be visiting a male prostitute. Big fall. Big consequences.
Furtick had the Haggards in church as part of their ‘Healer’ series. I listened/watched the interview earlier today. Furtick has a number of reflections on his blog. Here’s two:
Ted stuffed up big time. He doesn’t deserve the forgiveness of his wife. She’s a legend for her ability to forgive! It comes across clearly that the basis for her forgiving her husband is the forgiveness she’s received from God demonstrated at the cross of Jesus. The forgiveness that God offers to sinful people is likewise undeserved. Jesus died for us when we were ungodly, powerless, sinners and enemies of God.
I’ve got a greek exam on Verbal Aspect in a bit over a week. I found the verbal glossary at the back of Con’s book good for quick reference. So I typed it out.
Here it is: DOWNLOAD (pdf).
The last month has been a crazy magical adventure! It started at the airport with Danny Mitchell getting felt up by a massive security guard. We then went to a killer conference in crocodile country Cardwell. The following week was super-encouraging on Moore College mission in Sydney South-West. Celebrated Jesus‘ death for sins and resurrection to new life. Some time off. Some time on. Some design work. Some college work. KYCK last weekend. TMF09 camp with St Matt’s Youth West Penno this past week. In all that time On the Voddy has continued to rise and rise and fall and rise!
Back to school tomorrow. Next on the radar is a Greek exam in a couple of weeks. Yesterday I even chose Greek study over going skiing!! How stupid, but necessary! Back to regular dmdc coverage from tomoz. Stay tuned for the latest design gear I’ve been working on and other exciting adventures. Thanks for reading. Just hit 120 peeps subscribing in RSS. Not doing it yet? Do it now!
Here’s a mini version of the normal break it down content:
yep. that’s right. you’ll have to watch to find out who. (but here’s a hint: air guitar runner-up dude named dale “redemption” kerrigan.) we talked about kyck. revelation 21. top 5 things to burn. shetland pony got another mention. don’t forget to send in your youth group shout outs.
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Had a killer time with the Willoughby crew at KYCK 09. Highlights include: 1 person becoming a Christian; a number of them recommitted to follow Jesus; meals; Saturday late night discussion group over supper; an epic game of sardines on Saturday arvo; Qurious concert (vid); preaching from Ross Ciano and Scott Petty; playing ‘skip-it’ with the iPod in the car each trip; being reminded that Jesus is the victorious Lamb of God. Here’s a photo of our group (missing a few of peeps who left that morning).
I haven’t been to a KYCK since I became a Christian there in 1997. It was good to be back!! I also enjoyed hanging out with Scott and Ross. I had a crack at liveblogging the event. If you missed them, you can check out the replays: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
EDIT: ps – Victory Boy took the above photo!!
Final session of KYCK 09. Hope you’ve enjoyed the live blogging.
2nd last session of KYCK 09. Check it.
KYCK09 Session 4 rocking the suburbs!
KYCK09 session 3 coming soon! 1130AM EST. Peaceout rockers.
KYCK 09 session 2 starts soon. Feel free to leave comments.
KYCK 09 is ready to rock. Watch this space for live action.
Although we’ve already unofficially launched it during Monday’s Vodcast, fervr.net has now officially launched! The design looks great! I’m sure there will be some bugs they’ll discover – but get over there and hit it up! www.fervr.net
Chris Guillebeau is offering a free PDF Manifesto: 279 DAYS TO OVERNIGHT SUCCESS. It’s for: “Bloggers, writers, online artists, and anyone otherwise interested in creating a new career or expanding their influence using social media. If you want your online presence to grow far beyond what it is now, read and apply.”
I’ve had a quick flick through + it looks good. If you’re thinking through how to use social media for your business or church, glean some wisdom from this dude’s experience.
(h/t Seth Godin)
I inadvertently helped to start a discussion on Paul Grimmond’s latest Sola Panel post. The discussion began with discussing how long blog posts should be, but then progressed to talk about how to use the blogging medium in general.
I’ve posted before on why I blog (2006, 2008, 2009). What do you think? What’s the point of a blog? How long should posts be? Why do you return to a blog (or subscribe)?
Joel PJ is a homeboy. He doesn’t wear shoes. He can play most instruments. He owns the internet: Facebook; YouTube; Picasa; SweetCharts. Here’s his SNAPSHOT:
My wife and I had the opportunity to visit New York. I spent most my time listening to jazz in the very clubs that Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and the like performed. Photos are 1. Skyline with Empire State Building. 2. Dizzy Gillespie tribute at the Blue Note. 3. Grand Central Station’s roof. Joel Parry-Jones.
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