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The real measure of our wealth is how much we would be worth if we lost all our wealth.
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The Real Measure Of Our Wealth
April 29, 2013 
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Be Aware!
April 27, 2013 0 Comments
1 Timothy 6:3-6 (ESV)
3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree withthe sound[a] words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teachingthat accords with godliness, 4 he is puffed up with conceit andunderstands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving forcontroversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain,
The Message(MSG)
tag them for what they are: ignorant windbags who infect the air with germs of envy, controversy, bad-mouthing, suspicious rumors. Eventually there’s an epidemic of backstabbing, and truth is but a distant memory.
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~Quit Blaming Your Upbringin’~
April 26, 2013 0 Comments
Wow!!!
If I hear one more person say, “I can’t help it; it’s just the way I was raised” my next post will be from the confines of my holding cell at the county courthouse seeking bail money for “involuntary face smacking”!
I am well aware that your up-bringin’ plays a major role in what kind of adult you will become. At some point though you have to stop riding on the coattails of mom and dad and be responsible for your own behavior.
So Mom was an alcoholic and was never there for you because she was face down in the pillow 18 hours a day. Are you going to dive head first in the nearest bottle and drown your sorrows, setting the same, shining example in front of your kids or are you going to learn from her mistakes?
Dad was a violent man who beat anything and everything…
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Better Not Bitter
April 26, 2013 2 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
Let the past make you better, not bitter.
Chocolate Anyone? :D
April 25, 2013 15 Comments
Our Balloon Flight
April 25, 2013 19 Comments
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A few years ago for Sarah’s birthday present I booked a balloon flight as she has always wanted to go up in one. There were a lot of cancellations last minute due to poor weather but finally one weekend we got to go. The weather as you can see was not very clear, but it was amazing!
Unfortunately I only had my compact camera with me 😦Camera used ~ Samsung WB550
Don’t Move Ahead Of God
April 25, 2013 10 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
When things aren’t working out as you wish, be patient. Stop trying to move ahead of God. His timing is perfect. Trust Him.
🙏 Prayer 4 2day
Father, I have been waiting for so long now, and I come before You today to ask your help. I pray that You will increase my faith and patience so that I will put my whole trust in your perfect timing and plan for my life. I will put my complete trust in You with confidence and eager expectation of Your answer, whatever that answer may be and whenever that answer may come.
Thanks for being always with me.
Thanks that You hear my prayers and will answer in Your time and in Your way.
Thanks for Your unfailing word and that You always keep Your promises.
I believe with my heart, mind and soul Your plan for my life is the best one possible and I thank You for Your answer. Being in Your will is the safest place I can ever reside.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Britt Nicole ~ “Walk On The Water” & “Gold”
April 23, 2013 3 Comments
Christian Pop 4 2day!
Today’s 2 songs are for the Christian Pop lovers out there! 😀
I have these 2 songs on the youth club playlist that i am responsible for. It’s my responsibility to make sure the children are listening to wholesome music (at least when they are in our care) which is a constant battle as their phones/iPod’s are just full of pollution. So i try and show there is another way by playing great sounding music with a message of love running through them.
As i love playing acoustic guitar i always like the acoustic versions too!
Acoustic Version:
Shadow Of The Beast
April 23, 2013 7 Comments
Shadow Of The Beast
by Steve Rebus
A tortured soul, wriggling with sin,
So much horror to know where to begin,
The black hands of Satan hold me from within.
Lord of my heart, Father to my soul,
Stop the firey darts, and take control,
Give me a new start and fill this black hole.
You hear my call, from the shadow of the beast,
No giants too tall, no longer a feast,
Your blood saves all; even the least.
The eyes of my heart are now open,
Reading the words you had spoken,
Your light shines brighter through the broken.
My Thoughts 💭
I’m not sure if this is a poem or if it will turn into a song, but I thought I would share it with you anyway, hope you enjoy! 😀
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Do You Do All The Talking?
April 23, 2013 4 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
Most commit the same mistake with God that they do with their friends: they do all the talking! ~ Fulton J. Sheen
ForthAngel “Signs Of Struggle” & “Believe”
April 22, 2013 5 Comments
Christian Metal 4 2day!
Today’s 2 songs are for the Christian Metal fans out there.
The first song “Signs of Struggle” is quite heavy, then a ballad for “Believe”
Please remember to rock out! 😀
Related Post: 12 Stones ~ “infected”
The Mirror
April 22, 2013 6 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
“Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only.” —Samuel Butler
The Needed Time ~ Eric Bibb
April 21, 2013 0 Comments
Prince Of Darkness
April 21, 2013 18 Comments
My Thoughts 💭
I am writing this post after being completely stunned by just listening to an Alice Cooper song that I spent most my adult years (aged 14-30) listening to, singing to and rocking out to, but had no idea what it meant! I simply can’t believe this and how I could ever miss it!
This instantly brought me to the verse below and got me thinking just how thick the veil must be as I wore it for so long. I sit here in complete disbelief that I could have missed what the song is about and I knew every word. This is the first time I have heard this song as a Christian and it just stopped me in my tracks,
📖 Verse 4 2day ~ 2 Corinthians 4:3(NIV)
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
📓 Lyrics 4 2day!
Alice Cooper ~ Prince of Darkness Lyrics:
An angel fell one stormy night
From Heaven’s Glory
He split the earth to reign in Hell
He fears the light
He fears the truth
He fears what’s going to be
He spits on life
He spits on God
He spits up death for you and me
Prince of Darkness
Studies the world with hungry eyes
Prince of Darkness
Ready to baptize you in lies
Heart of evil, soul of blackness
Prince of Darkness
He saw that man was just a boy
With a baby’s mind
He swore damnation of God’s creation
He lives for hate
He lives for tears
He lives up to his name
He knew the light
He knew the one
Who was crucified in pain
Prince of Darkness
Studies the world with hungry eyes
Prince of Darkness
Ready to baptize you in lies
Heart of evil, soul of blackness
Prince of Darkness
He fears the light
He fears the truth
He fears what’s going to be
He spits on life
He spits on God
He spits up death for you and me
Prince of Darkness
Studies the world with hungry eyes
Prince of Darkness
Ready to baptize you in lies
Heart of evil, soul of blackness
Prince of Darkness
He smells the breath
Of sweet human sin
And deeply breathes it in
Prince of Darkness
More Thoughts 💭
I feel pretty silly revealing this to you but I felt I needed to share this, I have read this verse so many times just lately as I am praying for the salvation of my family, but today I sit amazed how the word of God is right there in everything, and they simply can’t see it through the veil.
The irony is that I was fully sighted when I was blind to the truth, and now I am registered blind I can see! 😀
Sunshine Award :D
April 20, 2013 15 Comments
After a lovely sunny day I returned home and was stunned to find that I’ve been nominated for the Sunshine award by Kristy at Family, friends and everything in between. So i’d like to say a huge thanks to her and also urge you to go and check out her amazing blog.
Rules for receiving the Sunshine Award:
- Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog.
- Answer 10 questions about yourself.
- 10 other fabulous bloggers must be nominated.
- Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
- Share the love and link the person who nominated you.
The 10 Questions:
- Favourite colour: Dark Blue/Purple
- Favourite animal: Bruce THE Boxer Dog & Penguins
- Favourite number: 7, My wedding day was 07/07/07
- Favourite non-alcoholic drink: Coffee, and also Banana & Coconut Fizz
- Prefer Facebook or Twitter? For the pure accessibility reason I prefer Facebook
- My passion: To try and be the most loving Husband I can be!
- Prefer getting or giving presents: I love Giving. Although receiving presents from Sarah is amazing, she gives the best presents. My first ever present from her was a pair of Tama Iron Cobra twin bass Pedals for my drum kit! 😀
- Favourite pattern: Macassar Ebony (the wood on one of my Custom Taylor acoustic guitars)
- Favourite day of the week: Can I say all of them?! 😀
- Favourite flower: The one thats made of chocolate!
Ten fabulous bloggers who deserve The Sunshine Award!:
- WannabePhotographer87
- Photography Art Plus
- Unwalled
- The One Thing I Know For Sure
- Theafraser
- Wings Of The Dawn
- Lexiedache
- Follow His Light
- Phyllis Georgina Rose – Maine Author
- Sheryl’s Bloggy Blog
Once again I would love to add more here! 😀
Create Many Ripples
April 20, 2013 2 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.” ~ Mother Teresa of Calcutta
The Armour Of God
April 19, 2013 8 Comments
📖 Verse 4 2day ~ Ephesians 6:10-18
The Armour of God
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
My Thoughts 💭
Each morning I like to pray the armour of God prayer to ask God to equip me for the day. When not in prayer, and when I hear the words armour of God my mind shoots back to the image above, which is my fave armour (T51b Power Armour) from the Playstation 3 game Fallout 3.I know that video games get a lot of negative abuse, but I would just like to share this with you. No i’m not losing sight of reality, please bear with me. 😀
A little about Fallout 3
Fallout 3 is an action role-playing open world video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. It is the third major instalment in the Fallout series. . Fallout 3 takes place in the year 2277, 36 years after the setting of Fallout 2 and 200 years after the nuclear apocalypse that devastated the game’s world in a future where international conflicts between the USA and China culminated in a Sino-American war in 2077, due to the scarcity of petroleum reserves that ran the economies of both countries. more on Wikipedia.
The game is based around Washington DC (the Capital Wasteland). The player faces all kinds of moral choices, situations, people, mutants and feral l ghouls (and worse), as he tries to find his father and the truth. As you encounter more powerful enemies without much armour yourself, you keep wishing that you will find the location of the power armour (see image above). The game (like life) is full of choices, you can choose to do good or you can choose to do bad, and the consequences of these choices send ripples throughout the game and change the way people receive you.
My point……
For us to stand any chance of surviving against the devil’s schemes, powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms, we MUST choose to put on the spiritual armour. Unlike the game we know the location of this armour is in prayer.
Ready…..Aim..…Pray!
Each and every morning I urge you to pray on the literal Armour of God Ephesians 6 (as listed above). Take a moment and carefully consider the power, purpose and reality of each piece as you put it on. Whether you pray this prayer or a prayer like it, make it a daily routine that you take seriously.
🙏 Prayer 4 2day!
“Lord, please help me this day put on the Full Armour of God.
Help me put the Helmet of Salvation on my head that I might always remember I am saved, and who I belong to, that my mind is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the mind of Christ and that I may think the thoughts of Christ and reject all others.
Help me put the Breastplate of Righteousness on so that I may walk about in Righteousness and others may see your Righteousness in me, and that my heart is guarded in Christ Jesus, and that I may have the desires of Christ and reject all others.
Help me keep the Belt of Truth securely buckled on my waist, that I may always be secure in the knowledge of the Truth and always speak the Truth.
Help me fit my Feet with the Readiness that comes from the Gospel of Peace, that I may stand firm in the Gospel, and spread the Gospel of Peace wherever I go.
Help hold the Shield of Faith with which to extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one, strengthen my arm and help me hold it high, that I may use it to protect myself, my family, my household and those under my care, and help me use the Shield of Faith to press ahead and push forward for the kingdom of God.
And Lord, help me take up the Sword of The Spirit which is the Word of God, and use it every day, help me us it to protect myself and others from the evil one through the power and authority of Your Word, and to strike the hearts and minds of those who do not know You calling them towards repentance and salvation, help me use Your Word – the Sword of the Spirit – to cause those who know you but are backslidden to repentance, obedience and service, and to help awaken those who know you, but are asleep so they may obey and serve you, and please help me use your Word to bring, encouragement, strength and wisdom to the Remnant of God through your Word.
Help me serve you this and every day. Please use me Lord. These things I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Amen”
Faith To See
April 19, 2013 2 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
Faith is to believe what you do not yet see, the reward for this faith is to see what you believe. ~ Augustine
Giving Thanks as a New Christian
April 19, 2013 1 Comment
Love this! 😀
An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that naturalism and evolution had created. “What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!”, he said to himself. As he was walking alongside the river he heard a rustling in the bushes behind.
As he turned to look, he saw a 7-foot grizzly charge towards him. He ran as fast as he could up the path. He looked over his shoulder and saw that the bear was closing in on him. He tried to run even faster, so scared that tears were coming to his eyes. He looked over his shoulder again and the bear was even closer. His heart was pumping frantically as he tried to run even faster, but he tripped and fell on the ground.
He rolled over to pick himself up and saw the bear right on top of him raising his paw to…
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The “ColorStrokes” App
April 18, 2013 4 Comments
App 4 2day! – “ColorStrokes” for iMac, iPad & iPhone
Description from iTunes app store:
ColorStrokes makes ordinary images pop with colors. And brings you creative photo tools that no similar app has.
After some amazing comments on my photos I thought I would share this fantastic app with you. I use this to mess around with some of my photos to get some great effects.
I really find this easy to use as it has a clean and simple interface which is great for me as I have no idea how to use photoshop or lightroom etc! 😀
Please have fun , go check it out!
Also please could you let me know what apps or programs you use and/or like, I am just interested and curious to know how you all get your amazing images! 😀
The Very Inspiring Blogger Award
April 18, 2013 13 Comments
A huge thanks to Amanda for not only nominating me for this award, but for being such an inspiration to me with her photos and friendship. Amanda has such a gifting and I love her photography, so please check out her blog at WannabePhotography87.
I was also nominated a second time by Joy Of Nine9. Please check out her blog for great inspiration, uplifting and great spiritual teaching.
Now for the rules of being nominated for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award:
- Display the award logo on your blog.
- Link back to the person who nominated you.
- State 7 things about yourself.
- Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them.
- Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirements.
Seven Things About Me:
- I prefer to play acoustic guitar, I think it suits my laid back personality.
- My favourite acoustic guitars are made by Taylor of which I have 5.
- I played the drums on my wedding day during the service with two bands, the worship band and also a blues band I used to play in. 😀
- I passed my driving test first time when I was 17, obviously I don’t drive now I am blind. Although that may change soon with the Google car! lol
- I think i’m an Appoholic! I have quite a few iPhone, iPad & iMac apps (research purposes :D) see accessapple
- I have 1 brother & 2 sisters
- I was born and raised in Derby, the Midlands, UK
Now some blogs that really inspire me and leave me checking my inbox to seed if they have a new post each day! I am sure some of these blogs would have already received this award, if so then they deserve another one!
- Deeply Rooted In Him
- Dancing In The Storm
- 40 Year Wanderer
- Peace Of My Heart
- Catholic Alcoholic
- My Wall
- thinkinaboutjesus
- Fragrant Grace
- Robyn Graham Photography
- Pure Glory
- Where Did You Find God Today?
- Echoes Of The Heart
- Heavenlyraindrops
- Just A Thought…
- I-Challenge You
There are so many more blogs that inspire me that I would like to add to this list! 😀
I Offer It All
April 18, 2013 3 Comments
Father, I don’t want to function in my own strength. I lay myself in Your hands to be used as an instrument of righteousness. I give You my mind, that I might think Your thoughts. I give You my heart, that I might love as You love. I give You my hands, that I might serve as You serve. I give You my lips and my tongue, that my words might give grace to all who hear. I offer it all to You, Lord! Do with me what You wish! Amen.
Daffodil
April 18, 2013 11 Comments
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I am still messing around with the ‘Colorstrokes’ app! 😀
Rest In Piece
April 18, 2013 2 Comments
I have had this written down for many years, but I have only just found it again when searching through some old folders.
A few of the songs/poems I have on here were written as I was coming out of a very dark time in my life, but I still would like to share them with you as they are still part of my journey.
Rest in Piece
by Steve Rebus
Verse 1 C, Am7, Em, G
As they Wade through the blood of your family,
Bullets pass through you for all to see,
Tears of blood, life long scars remain,
The evil one, is prowling once again,
Chorus Am, Em
Rest in Piece,
Children of war,
Rest in peace,
You don’t have to fear no more,
Verse 2
Lying face down in the mud,
A war never turns out like they say it would,
Trying to send a prayer with your final breath,
While spitting and choking on the stench of death,
Chorus
Middle 8 F, C, G/B Am
Who’s to say who’s wrong,
Who’s to say who’s right?
How much innocence will die tonight?
Verse 3
Is the war over now, are we done?
Or has all the darkness only begun,
What’s the value of a human life?
I guess that changes from side to side.
© Steve Rebus
📖 Verse 4 2day!
Matthew 5:44 (NIV)
But I tell you, love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute you,
Rainy Ilfracombe
April 17, 2013 0 Comments
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This is another photo from our new years holiday to Ilfracombe. I took this while in the most powerful winds I have ever expierienced and it was raining really hard too, which is why I used my iPhone! 😀
Camera used ~ iPhone 4s
See also ~ Ilfracombe
Audio Description – Making TV Accessible
April 17, 2013 0 Comments
We look at the importance of audio description in making television accessible for blind and partially sighted people
Tug O’ War
April 17, 2013 3 Comments
Description
Bruce used to love playing his favourite game of Tug O’ War with Sarah using his plastic sausages toy! 😀
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
The Storm Is Over – Don Campbell
April 16, 2013 0 Comments
Time for some wholesome Reggae! 😀
I first heard this song 4 2day when Ben lent me his CD called “Reggae Sunday Service Vol. 5”. My first words were “i love this song but i have only ever heard the R.Kelly version”
Hope you play it loud and enjoy!
Duck
April 16, 2013 4 Comments
Description
Photo of a duck from our local pond.
Camera used – Nikon D2Xs
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The Versatile Blogger Award
April 16, 2013 6 Comments
A huge thanks to Adeline at Dancing In The Storm for nominating me for this award. What an amazing blog she has showing how God works his will through people. I was worried that my blog might come across as messy as my posts can vary a bit. So when I received this award I realised my blog must actually be described as versatile! lol.
Just checking I am following all of the rules;
1) Add The Versatile Blogger award photo on a blog post
2) Thank the person who presented you with the award and link back to him or her in your post
3) Share seven things about yourself
4) Pass the award along to 15 bloggers you’ve recently discovered. Contact the chosen bloggers to let them know about the award.
Now for the challenging part: 7 Things about me…
1. I have more than a few guitars! My hope is for part of my legacy is to set up/give them to a charity for under privileged children who could learn to play, create and enjoy music.
2. I’ve got two tattoos
3. I have the best Wife in the world. Sarah is the custard on my apple crumble. (this might only be a compliment in the UK) 😀
4. I’ve never travelled abroad (yes i’m serious)……yet! lol
5. I still really miss my Boxer dog ‘Bruce’ even after 16 months! see ‘Bruce THE Boxer‘
6. I love coffee!
7. I still don’t understand why I can take half decent photos when I can’t see what I am taking! A gift I just don’t understand! lol
And now, I would like to nominate the following blogs for the Versatile Blogger Award, in no particular order:
Here are 10 fantastic blogs so far, I will add more soon! 😀
What A Wonderful Privilege
April 16, 2013 1 Comment
💬 Quote 4 2day
Have you ever thought what a wonderful privilege it is that every one each day and each hour of the day has the liberty of asking God to meet him in the inner chamber and to hear what He has to say? ~ Andrew Murray
The Truth has a Name ~ Part 1
April 16, 2013 0 Comments
Powerful & Challenging post!
1 John 2:21
It is not because you don’t know the truth that I have written to you, but because you do know it, and because no lie has its origin in the truth.
John 14:6 ~ Yeshua (Jesus) speaking…
Yeshua said, “I AM the Way – and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except through me.
John 14:15-18 ~ Yeshua speaking
“If you love Me, you will keep My commands; and I will ask the Father, and He will give you another comforting Counselor like Me, the Spirit of Truth, to be with you forever. The world cannot receive Him, because it neither sees nor knows Him. You know Him, because He is staying with you and will be united with you. I will not leave you as orphans – I am coming to you.”
John 16:12-14 ~ Yeshua…
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A Radiance Hidden In Your Heart
April 15, 2013 0 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day!
There is a radiance hidden in your heart that the world desperately needs. – John and Stasi Eldredge
📖 Verse 4 2day!
Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God- truly righteous and holy. – Ephesians 4:21-24
🙏 Prayer 4 2day!
Jesus, I believe in You, I believe You have made me fully. I’m choosing today to leave the way I used to live. I place my faith in You, and not in the strength of my flesh! I choose Your wisdom and not my own knowledge. As a leap into this new existence, I trust You and You alone to live the Christian life through me. Show me the way! Amen.
✞ Testimony “Brian ;Head’ Welch”
April 15, 2013 5 Comments
Video of how Jesus saves and loves you no matter where you are or what you’ve done! He wants a loving relationship with you!
The Reality Blog Award!
April 14, 2013 16 Comments
Wow, I am honoured to announce that I have been nominated for the Reality Blog Award by Pam, please check out her fantastic blog at animalpalooza. I am deeply touched to be thought of for having an inspiring blog. This is exciting for me as this is my first award. 😀
Those who are blessed enough to receive this award, are asked to post the picture of the award on their blog and link back to the person who nominated you.
There are 5 questions that go along with this award so here goes…
- If you could change one thing, what would you change? I would like to change peoples mindset on thinking that the church is a building Christians go to on a sunday morning!
- If you have just one book with you on a deserted island, what would it be? It would have to be the Bible, but as I am blind I have the audio version on my iPhone, so if its ok I would also like to take a solar powered battery pack so I can continue listening.
- What is one thing that really scares you? I would probably have to say spiders and creepy crawlies. As I can’t see them I always imagine them about five times the size, so I panic even more.
- What is one dream you have not completed, and do you think you will be able to complete it? To be able to sing so that I can play and record some of the songs I have written. This is a huge task but I hope one day I will be able to hold a tune!
- If you could meet any TV or movie star who is still alive, who would it be? It would have to be Alice Cooper. I would love to talk with him about this amazing Christian journey
A few blogs that have inspired & moved me (in no particular order:
I’m not sure how many amazing blogs I am allowed to nominate here? Sorry to anyone who is not on this list above, it seems unfair that I can’t add all of the blogs that have truly inspired me! So if I can’t add any more then this award is to everyone that I follow. God bless.
You are not an accident
April 14, 2013 3 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
You are not an accident or the result of a random process; you are unique, wonderfully made by God, loved and valued – His masterpiece. – Nicky Gumbel
Kebab Man!
April 14, 2013 1 Comment
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For my pre birthday treat Sarah created “Kebab Man” a new super hero made from my fave items from the local takeaway! I just love his Doner meat hair!! 😀
Camera used – iPhone 4s
Happy Birthday Sarah – Part 2
April 14, 2013 2 Comments
For part of Sarah’s birthday present I booked a 1 night stay in the Thistle Hotel in Brighton. The hotel was lovely and the view from the room had a full panoramic view of the beach and pier.
We had a meal in the restaurant inside the hotel on the first evening which was lovely as the table had a similar panoramic view, and I had the best scotch egg (cooked in a posh way! lol) I have ever tasted!
On the second day my friend Ben (excellent poem creator), Rosie & Vini came down to meet us for the day. We enjoyed a walk along the pier and Vini had a ride on the Horror Hotel!
hen…..
The Chocolate!
Camera used – iPhone 4s
The Crossroads
April 11, 2013 2 Comments
📖 Verse 4 2day – Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV)
This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, “We will not walk in it.”
The Message (MSG)
God’s Message yet again: “Go stand at the crossroads and look around. Ask for directions to the old road, The tried-and-true road. Then take it. Discover the right route for your souls. But they said, ‘Nothing doing. We aren’t going that way.’
📖 Another Verse 4 2day – John 14:23-27
Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me.
“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
My Thoughts 💭
Why do we choose to set our ‘Simple Disobedience’ button to on in our human settings, even when we know God loves obedience from us?
Are there any switches that need turning ‘OFF’ in your obedience walk?
Do you have the ‘Holy Spirit’ set to ON?
🙏 Prayer 4 2day!
Holy Spirit, open my eyes today as I stand at the crossroads. Guide me away from where my flesh wants to go. Give me the wisdom to obey and hear your loving words as you gently guide me towards the light, Amen.
Education Without Values
April 10, 2013 0 Comments
Audio Quoted 4 2day – Read by Daniel
I thought i would experiment with different screenreader voices, trying out different readers to mix it up a bit! I would love to know which are your favourite voice/voices.
I also hope that putting the quotes etc in this format will help people like me who struggle with print and only have audio as an option!
I hope you enjoy?! 😀
Alice Cooper’s Christian Testimony
April 10, 2013 9 Comments
I first started listening to Alice Cooper when I was 14, fully sighted and 16 years away from becoming a Christian. I had been to a few of his concerts and had over 20 of his albums. I had no idea he was a Christian so when i found this video i was pleasantly surprised and had to share! 😀
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The sound of my eyes!
April 10, 2013 18 Comments
A curious blogger asked me a fantastic question “Do you have a support worker or a friend to read these posts & comments to you? Or is there some other way?”
As my sight is too poor to read print, i use the built in synthetic voices on my iMac to read aloud every post, comment, scripture, quote & prayers. I made a short video so you can hear some of the different voices and get a little insight of how technology can be used to help blind people stay connected and share fellowship with you great people!
If you have any questions please comment or email me at: steverebusblog@gmail.com
~It is OK to Say No~
April 9, 2013 0 Comments
This goes out to all my fellow over-doers out there…you know who you are! The word “no” is not in your vocabulary except when applied to yourself. You say “yes” to every task someone asks of you.
- You sit on three different boards and offer to chair all special committees.
- You are the room parent for each of your children.
- You head up every fundraiser at work, school and church.
This list could seriously go on forever so I will spare you.
However, when your mind, body or soul screams for rest, you give it a resounding no. I would venture to say, that like myself, your people-pleasing tendencies make you feel riddled with guilt whenever you take time for yourself.
The Lord has dealt with me quite often on this matter and more times than not, His voice sounds eerily similar to my husband’s.
Allow me to share with you…
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Are You Drifting?
April 9, 2013 2 Comments
💬 Quote 4 2day
We drift toward compromise and call it tolerance; we drift toward disobedience and call it freedom; we drift toward superstition and call it faith. We cherish the indiscipline of lost self-control and call it relaxation; we slouch toward prayerlessness and delude ourselves into thinking we have escaped legalism; we slide toward godlessness and convince ourselves we have been liberated. – D. A. Carson
🙏 Prayer 4 2day!
Father, I ask that You would give me a moment to pause, right now, to contemplate what You say is true about my nature—I need You to lead me into the Truth so that I can be free to live according to your will. I ask for your spirit to lead and empower me today, Amen.
Once Again
April 9, 2013 0 Comments
We sang “Once Again” by Matt Redman at church on Sunday. It really spoke to me from the very first statement, “Jesus Christ, I think upon Your sacrifice”. With Holy Week and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins and my sins still fresh in my mind, it really got me thinking about how many times I have “once again moments”.
Once again, I was tempted and fell into sin and Your forgiveness was there. How often do we do commit the same sins over and over again? How many times do you seek the the Lord and repent only to do it again? How many times have you felt His leading in one direction only to take your own direction?
Once again we seek the Lord in prayer and He not only hears but He answers. His answers may not come in the form we…
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