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DMDC – Best of 2010

Greetings earthlings. In 2009, I wrote 303 blog posts. This year, I have written significantly less. This is number 253. Yet readership has grown. So thanks for reading. I’m looking forward to reloading the blog in January, and will hopefully be more consistent in posting in 2011. If you didn’t know, I’m trying to raise $2000 to help provide clean water for 3 communities in India – would value your help (last year we manage $1741 for Rwanda). Below are 2 ‘best of 2010’ lists. Peaceout.

Top 10 posts according to clicks:

  1. Avatar is FernGully
  2. Free Music Friday 03 // Garage Hymnal – I Am
  3. Tribes of Sydney 2010 – Youth Subculture
  4. Plans for 2011 and beyond…
  5. I broke my toe wrestling a lion
  6. What Did You Expect?? by Paul Tripp
  7. CMS Camp MMM – Rego Opens 23 April
  8. KYCK 2010 #1 – Summary
  9. Help train a Pastor in India
  10. 15 hour, 4-Part Sermon Prep Outline – Justin Buzzard

My favourite 10 posts:

  1. I broke my toe wrestling a lion
  2. Cross Cultural Fail
  3. Today I drank an instant coffee
  4. 4 Vignettes of Tears in the Bible
  5. And then it dawned on me, I turn 30 this year!
  6. Australia: The Selfish Country
  7. Who are the Real Savages?
  8. Starbucks, Krispy Kreme and Church Growth
  9. “I AM” 8 part series
  10. 3photos: Outside Inside

It’s interesting to note that there is only overlap with one post on my list and the clicks list. It’s probably skewed a bit, some of the ones on the first list are aided by searches on google and have nothing to do with the quality (or lack thereof) of the blog post!

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Clean Water for 601 Children in India

I’m incredibly wealthy. I have 10+ access points to clean water in my house!! One of my responsibilities as a follower of Jesus is to be generous with the much that I have been given, because not everyone has access to the resources I have on tap.

Every 20 seconds, a child dies from a water-related disease. But these deaths can be prevented by providing them with clean water. I’m partnering with Compassion Australia to help provide hundreds of children access to clean water through purification systems, rain water tanks and other water-harvesting systems.

Funds raised will be used to help fund water projects in 3 Indian towns:

  • Kehri Guan (215km NE of Dehli)
  • Rasha Farm, Gumaniwala (259km NE of Dehli)
  • Garhwali (450km N of Dehli)

Direct beneficiaries: 646 (601 children, 45 adults)

Last year $1741 was raised by readers of my blog for a project in Rwanda. I think it’s incredible to be able to use social media and a blog to raise money for something useful! This year I’m aiming for $2000. Any amount would be appreciated.

DONATE NOW. Aiming to reach $2000 by the end of January. Help spread the word…

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DONATE NOW.

DONATE LATER.

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Pinch + Punch // December 2010

I’m back and super encouraged from Vanuatu. Stay tuned for some fresh reflections and highlights in the next couple of weeks. I think I’ve got at least 5 posts in me, I’m planning to post them before the end of December. In the meantime, check out the gear from last year. While on the subject of December… wow! The year is almost over. It’s time to crack out the advent and Christmas playlists on your portable music device. Check out my 5 Christmas Albums That Don’t Suck (they’re all free + legal to download). Might be a little sporadic blogging during December, but looking forward to the re-load in January and kicking it with St Faith’s Narrabeen full-time! Peaceout compadres.

Above is my Smashing Mag December Desktop Calendar.

Here’s the best of November (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Long God yumi stanap.

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Pinch + Punch // November 2010

Hey blog dogs. Thanks for reading this month. Guess what? I’ve finished college! Woot!! I’ve only got 3 exams and then it’s time for freedom!!! Slightly excited. Very excited to be kicking it full-time at Narrabeen in 2011. I’ll be heading to Vanuatu with Scripture Union again this year: I’ve still got 4 more blog posts reflecting on the last visit that are waiting in draft form – I’ll publish them before the end of the month. I try to pray for people who read this blog: if there’s anything specifically you’d like prayed for, leave it in the comments or contact me. My Smashing Mag desktop is from Bosnia:

Here’s the best of October (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Tres exámenes son grandes, pero podemos hacer que este equipo … vamos!

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30 is the new 20

Here’s my first blog post of 2010: And then it dawned on me, I turn 30 this year! For better or for worse, that day has now come! I’m 30. I’m feeling okay. My brother reminded me though, that 30 is the new 20. So I guess that means I’ll be having a massive 21st birthday party for my 31st next year, stay tuned. Feeling young again.

I had a lovely day with Row and Sam for my birthday. i) We kicked off with breakfast at The Vespacific Cafe. ii) Sam had a sleep while Row did some admin and I read a book (this one… it’s incredible!) iii) Bike ride around the lake. iv) Picnic lunch. v) Play in the park. vi) Watched Hitch. vii) Prepped for talk on Daniel 1. viii) First night at St Faith’s Youth. ix) Hung out with Row. x) Writing blog post. A good fun day.

To help celebrate my 30 is the new 20 birthday, here are some awards:

  • Marty Feltham: first to wish me happy birthday overall winner!
  • Marty Feltham: first to wish me happy birthday via SMS
  • Steph Lentz: first (of many!) to wish me happy birthday via Facebook
  • Row & Sam Miers: first to wish me happy birthday in the flesh
  • Alison Cooper: first to wish me happy birthday via telephone
  • Luke Walker: first to wish me happy birthday via twitter
  • Ian Tyrrell: first to wish me happy birthday via email
  • Blockbuster Erina: first business to offer me freebies for my birthday
  • Soulies: First group of 3+ people to sing me happy birthday

Thanks for all the love people. Your award? Your name in (digital) print.

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Pinch + Punch // October 2010

This normally happens on the 1st day of the month, this month it’s the 2nd. Sorry. It’s crazy crazy essay-fest this long weekend. It’s also the start of daylight savings – bring it, I look forward to Sam waking at 6am instead of 5am! In just over a week the date will be 10.10.10 – that’s pretty cool for the maths lovers; it also makes for a good date for a promotion or launch. Here’s my new Smashing Mag desktop for the month:

Here’s the best of September (according to clicks) and some other stats:

Ich kann mir nichts kreativ zu übersetzen diese Woche denken. Entschuldigt.