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Back to school

Today I started at Bible college. Today was mainly an orientation day. Still good. Caught up with some cool people. John Woodhouse (the boss of the show) gave a sweet talk to kick off our time at college. He spoke from Philippians 2:5-11 on the gospel. What’s the gospel? Go read the passage.

back to school

I got asked by a guy at church a couple of weeks ago why I was going to college. I said to him that I wasn’t really going to learn about ministry (I’m sure I’ll learn stuff about ministry), but that I wanted to know Jesus better so that I can more effectively encourage people to trust Him.

In the talk this morning, after some sweet insights into Philippians 2:5-11, JW finished with the following 3 implications:

  1. Do you believe this gospel? Do you really believe that God is like this?
  2. We who believe this revolutionary gospel are to reflect it in our mindset.
  3. The centre of this gospel statement is the cross.

back to school

I’m thinking of getting a razor scooter (remember they were all the rage back in the late 90’s and sweetly modelled by Hansel!) to get to and from stations in a zippy fashion. What do you think?

15 Replies to “Back to school”

  4. I have a razor scooter – I got it for zipping to and from the station for uni.

    Also – can you make your feed full-text… PLEEEEEASE?

    Thanks.

    Also – that is some awesome cheese in that photo!

  6. I just thought – I’m not actually using my scooter at the moment (or for the last year or so).
    Do you want to borrow it?

    And by borrow, I mean, when you finish college you can give it back?

    It’s orange, and says ‘Draz’, because of how I’ve worn through the branding.

    It’s pretty sweet.

    Anyway – email me if you want it.

  7. Go the razor! I had one a few years back for getting to the bus. I ordered one from a shop in Melbourne that had slightly larger wheels which meant that bumps/sticks/leaves didn’t make the scooter stop in its tracks.

    Great to have you at ‘school’ with us!

  8. steve – i’m sure my parents have one – but i don’t think i’ve got one… will check later!

    rodeo – thanks for the offer… i’ll email you if i want to take it up… i might check out the kind that daniel is talking about first… and then decide… but thanks heaps.

    i’ll change the rss thing for you later… if i haven’t by the next post with read more – remind me again!!

    ben -i remember when you posted that!!
    VERY over dressed!!

    thanks ya’ll for the comments.

    i love youse all.

  9. Indeed, I’m reading, DM. Have been since 5 days ago. I keep my eye on you, mate. Esp. now that you are going to St Ives.

    I really excited for you and for CCSI. Will you be being used in the Youth Ministry? Or something else?

  10. going to senior high at 5pm and then 645 congregation. i think scott is a great youth pastor and look forward to hanging out with him – and nite church was very welcoming! really enjoyed our 1st night.

    i’m not an official student minister or anything like that… just a volunteer youth leader and 645 attendee.

    next stop ccnyc…

  11. G’day Miers

    Get into it mate.

    I was riding a scooter to college to & from the train station, but I busted a back wheel. So I’m waiting for the new ones to come then I’m scootering again – All the cool college students scooter!!!

  13. hey james. do you wear a helmet?? just wanting to check if the cool kids wear them or not…

    thanks vk.

  14. I don’t wear a helmet, but I ride it on the foot path, if I was on the road I would.

    acts20:24

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