Today’s Daily Prompt: “Photographers, artists, poets: show us JUMP”
⇧ Bruce THE Boxer jumping on Hunstanton beach ⇧
⇧ Surf Border ⇧
⇧ Sarah, Maddie, Tori, Marshall & Alfie jumping on their sand town ⇧
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Daily Prompt: Person Of The Year
June 13, 2013 
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Today’s Daily Prompt: “Person Of The Year!”
Photographers, artists, poets: show us BIG.
My Thoughts 💭
I would nominate my lovely wife Sarah for person of the year, she is simply amazing! 🙂
When I thought of the word ‘Big’, I immediately thought of these two photos I took of Sarah & Bruce with my fisheye lens on holiday in the lighthouse at Hunstanton, Norfolk.
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Daily Prompt: You’ve Got The Power
June 12, 2013 11 Comments
Today’s Daily Prompt ~ “Photographers, artists, poets: show us RULES”
My Thoughts 💭
I was struggling with today’s prompt, so I asked my wife Sarah and she reminded me of this…
My lovely wife Sarah happily showing she has the power as a type 1 diabetic to eat anything she likes and whenever she likes, especially when it is a doughnut dunked in lots and lots of sugar! 😀
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Spiritual Boot Camp Day 23
June 12, 2013 3 Comments
Please check out this challenging Spiritual Boot Camp series on the book of James by Shelly (Deeply Rooted in Him).
Well we are at the halfway point this week so let’s remain faithful as we dive back into James 4.
James 4:4
4 You adulterous people, don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.
James starts this verse by address the people as “adulterous people”. “The people of God in the OT are considered the wife of the Lord (Jer. 31:32), and in the NT, the bride of Christ (Eph. 5:22-23). It is reasonable, therefore, to understand “adulteress” intended to jar the reader and awaken him to his true spiritual condition.”1 As we read this passage, we too, are to be jarred and made to really look at our own spiritual condition. When you look at your life, is it more in line with the ways of the world or the ways of…
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Daily Prompt: Take Care
June 11, 2013 24 Comments
Todays Daily Prompt ~ “Photographers, artists, poets: show us HELP!”
My Thoughts 💭
When you’re unwell, you can decide to focus on the dark clouds that start to surround you. Or you can dance in the storm! 🙂
⇧ Bruce feeling sad after his ear operation ⇧
⇧ Bruce dancing in the storm! 😀 ⇧
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Daily Prompt: RSVP
June 7, 2013 34 Comments
Today’s Daily Prompt ~ “Photographers, artists, poets: show us CELEBRATION”
I had to start this post with the best celebration blessing of my life! 🙂
⇧ Me and my lovely wife Sarah on our amazing day! ⇧
⇧ Our Wedding Cake! Mmmmmm 🙂 ⇧
⇧ Sarahs Sunflower Birthday Cake ⇧
⇧ Sarah returning to the beach (her favourite place!) ⇧
Daily Prompt: Four Stars
June 6, 2013 13 Comments
Todays ‘Daily Prompt‘ by ‘The Daily Post‘
Photographers, artists, poets: show us LIFE.
Bruce’s Contagious Love Of Life!!! (July 2000 ~ Dec 2011)
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Word A Week Challenge ~ Metal
June 4, 2013 7 Comments
⇧ Precious Metal ~ Our Matching Wedding Rings ⇧
⇧ Metal Fence ⇧
⇧ Me Playing Metal ⇧
⇧ Metal Fence 2 ⇧
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I was inspired to take part in this weeks ‘Word A Week Challenge‘ by Vastlycurious, so here are my images on ‘Metal’.
I took the fence shots while waiting for a sunset in the lighthouse garden where we stay on holiday.
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Marriage
May 31, 2013 15 Comments
My Thoughts 💭
One of my fave ministries is “Telling The Truth” and this is an article on marriage by Pete Briscoe
💬 Quote 4 2day
“Getting married for sex is like buying a 747 for the free peanuts.” —Jeff Foxworthy
The Pew Poll reports that 44% of Americans under 30 believe that marriage is heading for extinction, but 95% of Americans want to get married someday.
That’s interesting, isn’t it?
There’s skepticism, but also intrigue. They know there’s something dynamic and special about this relationship, but our culture keeps saying, “Marriage was great for your grandparents, but it’s unnecessary bondage for this age of freedom.”
Time magazine recently ran a cover that simply asked in big letters, “Who needs marriage?” Good question. How would you answer?
Lie number 1: Marriage is an archaic institution irrelevant for enlightened modern people. Many believe this lie, the rest of us need to ask ourselves if marriage is even worth it. Why do we even need this anymore?”
That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. —Genesis 2:24
This is the way God always intended it: one man, one woman coming together, becoming one, enjoying oneness in Christ. It’s God’s original plan, and it’s meant to last. He’s never rescinded it. Marriage is simply one of God’s great ideas.
I’ve done dozens of weddings over the years, and I start them all the same way:
“Marriage is:
- A holy estate.
- Instituted by God.
- Commanded in Scripture for all who enter it lawfully and in true affection.
- Confirmed by Christ’s solemn words and consecrated by His gracious presence at the marriage feast in Cana of Galilee.
- Set forth by the apostle as signifying the mystical union between Christ and the Church.
- Ordained for the consecration of union between man and woman so that the natural instincts being directed aright they might live in purity and honor.
- Ordained for the increase of mankind and that children might be brought up in the fear and the nurture of the Lord.
- Ordained for companionship, health, and comfort, which husband and wife ought to have of each other.
- Ordained for the welfare of human society which can be strong and happy only where the marriage bond is held highly in honor.”
- Satan lies. The truth is that marriage is divine, timeless, and significant. You might be in it or out of it—either way, marriage is partof God’s eternal purpose for the Body of Christ… and it will be until death we do part.
🙏 Prayer 4 2day!
God, make me a vessel of Your truth. When I begin to doubt the validity and need of marriage, make me willing to take that thought captive. By Your Spirit and Your Word, convict me of Your divine purpose in the marriage covenant for my good and for Your glory. Amen.
Isabella Plantation ~ Part 2
May 31, 2013 10 Comments
The Retreat In Acle
May 24, 2013 22 Comments
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Sarah, Bruce and I stayed in ‘The Retreat’ log cabin in Acle, Norfolk for a week in 2008.
It was a lovely relaxing holiday. I played guitar on the porch while Sarah sat in the hot tub for most of the week Bruce enjoyed long walks and pretending to be a guard dog.
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Daily Prompt: Green-Eyed Monster
May 23, 2013 22 Comments
Todays Daily Prompt “Photographers, show us something GREEN”.
I immediately thought of Bruce’s old fluffy toy parrot!
As i’m colour blind too I hope this is green?! lol 😀
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My Name Is “Meth”
May 20, 2013 4 Comments
Wow, i read this on a friends Facebook timeline. This is so powerful and real! Please take a minute to read and share!
My Name Is “Meth”
I destroy homes, I tear families apart,
take your children, and that’s just the start.
I’m more costly than diamonds, more precious than gold,
The sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.
If you need me, remember I’m easily found,
I live all around you – in schools and in towns
I live with the rich; I live with the poor,
I live down the street, and maybe next door.
I’m made in a lab, but not like you think,
I can be made under the kitchen sink.
In your child’s closet, and even in the woods,
If this scares you to death, well it certainly should.
I have many names, but there’s one you know best,
I’m sure you’ve heard of me, my name is crystal meth.
My power is awesome; try me you’ll see,
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once and I might let you go,
But try me twice, and I’ll own your soul.
When I possess you, you’ll steal and you’ll lie,
You do what you have to — just to get high.
The crimes you’ll commit for my narcotic charms
Will be worth the pleasure you’ll feel in your arms, your lungs your nose.
You’ll lie to your mother; you’ll steal from your dad,
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.
But you’ll forget your morals and how you were raised,
I’ll be your conscience, I’ll teach you my ways.
I take kids from parents, and parents from kids,
I turn people from God, and separate friends.
I’ll take everything from you, your looks and your pride,
I’ll be with you always — right by your side.
You’ll give up everything – your family, your home,
Your friends, your money, then you’ll be alone.
I’ll take and take, till you have nothing more to give,
When I’m finished with you, you’ll be lucky to live.
If you try me be warned – this is no game,
If given the chance, I’ll drive you insane.
I’ll ravish your body, I’ll control your mind,
I’ll own you completely, your soul will be mine.
The nightmares I’ll give you while lying in bed,
The voices you’ll hear, from inside your head.
The sweats, the shakes, the visions you’ll see,
I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.
But then it’s too late, and you’ll know in your heart,
That you are mine, and we shall not part.
You’ll regret that you tried me, they always do,
But you came to me, not I to you.
You knew this would happen, many times you were told,
But you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.
You could have said no, and just walked away,
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?
I’ll be your master, you will be my slave,
I’ll even go with you, when you go to your grave.
Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not? It’s all up to you.
I can bring you more misery than words can tell,
Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell.
Author Unknown
This is powerful. I think that it should be posted in every school.
In the email that this was poem was attached to it was said that it was written by a young Indian girl who was in jail for drug charges, and was addicted to meth, and that she wrote this while in jail. She was released from jail, but, true to her story, the drug owned her. They found her dead not long after, with the needle still in her arm.
Don’t Oversleep
May 18, 2013 5 Comments
If you want your dreams to come true, don’t oversleep. ~ Nicky Gumbel
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Weekly Photo Challenge: “Look Down”
May 16, 2013 22 Comments
I have been inspired to try the “Weekly Photo Challenge” by Ishaiyafreshlysqueezed.
As this weeks theme is “Look Down” I thought I could use the photo I took when Sarah & I went up in a hot air balloon and the trees look just like broccoli! 🙂
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✞ Hip Hop 4 2day!
May 15, 2013 4 Comments
I chose two different Christian Hip Hop artists to share with you today.
“Mr. J. Medeiros” & “KB”
These two very powerful songs have amazing lyrics!
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My own little world
May 14, 2013 25 Comments
This video really challenged me to look at the mission field between my own two feet. I hope it will challenge you too to realise that there is such a huge need right on our own door steps or in our own town/city. It helps show that if we really loved these people around us instead of judging the way they look, act or the situations they find themselves in, then we can understand and show the compassion, grace and love of Jesus and help transform lives!
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The A21 Campaign
May 14, 2013 3 Comments
At our church meeting on sunday morning i was moved by Rebecca West and her talk about the A21 Campaign, and how she is running a 10k run to help raise money and more awareness for this great charity. Rebecca started by playing the video above then told us a little about what she was doing to help.
Rebecca’s message:
Hello, me and two other friends are doing a 10 k run on the 18th of May, called We Own The Night, in London Victoria Park!
We wanted to use this opportunity to raise money for an amazing charity called A21. (More details below)
The charities aim is to abolish sex slavery across the globe and provide medical care, life skills and job training so those that have been effected by slavery.
There are more slaves in the world today than at any other point in human history, with an estimated 27 million in bondage across the globe. Men, women, and children are being exploited for manual and sexual labor against their will.
BUT! we can start with one life and the little amount you can give will release a life of slavery into a life of freedom.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and thank you so much for your support!
Rebecca West
Heres how you can find out more about A21 and donate through Just Giving.
How you can donate on the Just Giving Site
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FX Photo Studio Pro
May 13, 2013 5 Comments
App 4 2day! – “FX Photo Studio Pro” for Mac, iPad & iPhone by Macphun
Description from the Mac app store:
Description
- New version. 50% for a limited time! Back to $40 shortly ✮
- Your pictures will never look ordinary
- FX Photo Studio is a digital powerhouse for your artistic photography. Easily give images stunning new look with hundreds of photo effects, filters, frames and pro editing tools.
Intuitive, inspiring and feature-rich! Here’s what you get:
★ Mind-blowing variety of over 170 photo effects & filters
★ Dozens of photo frames and borders from classic to lomo style
★ PRO image editing tools and color controls
★ Masking with effects and Color splash tool
★ Integration with Aperture, Lightroom, iPhoto, Photoshop
★ Intuitive user interface
★ Sharing via most popular social networks and more
My Thoughts 💭
After more amazing comments on my photos I thought I’d share another fantastic app with you. I use this to edit my photos to get some great effects and frames.
This is another great powerful app that is really easy to use and the interface is so clean.
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! 😀
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✞ Music 4 2day by Christy Nockels
May 13, 2013 10 Comments
After i enjoyed playing “Hosanna” on the drums at our church meeting yesterday, it inspired me to share a few songs by one of my favourite worship leaders.
This next song brings me such comfort. So many people believe there isn’t a God or that God wants to punish them in some way so spend their whole lives running, but he just wants to Love you, so just ‘Be Loved’
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Are You STILL Looking At Me??
May 9, 2013 12 Comments
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Some more photos from my animals collection.
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Sleepy 2
May 9, 2013 12 Comments
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This photo of dearly missed Bruce was taken in January 2005 on my Samsung D600 mobile phone before I had any compact or DSLR cameras. I have just stumbled upon this image and didn’t even know I had it (thanks Time Machine backups) 🙂
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My Recent Spiritual Attack
May 2, 2013 42 Comments
💬 Quote From My About Page by Broken Halo
Steve, what an amazing testimony you have! I am so thankful that when the world took sight from you God gave you a new vision and perspective. What a blessing that God graced your life with a love in Sarah when your life was at its darkest…I pray that God continues to bless you both…. ~*~
My Thoughts 💭
After receiving this lovely comment on my About page from Broken Halo, it convicted me to write about the recent spiritual attack I have been battling with.
A couple of people have said to me that if I just had more faith or if I believed just a little more then God would heal my Sight!
The God I love and believe in is awesome and bigger than I can imagine, so I know he can heal anyone or anything if it is his will.
In the amazing book “Where is God when it hurts” by Phillip Yancey, I’ve read how destructive and poisonous peoples comments can be, it makes me wonder what they think about people like the truly inspiring and faith filled follower Joni Eareckson Tada?
Would they say f she just had more faith would she not be disabled and her amazing ministry Joni and Friends that helps transform lives and bring so many into the kingdom of God not even exist??
Can anyone please help me clarify?
All I know is, if God didn’t arrest me from my old life where I spent every day abusing my eyes with all kinds of wrong things,then I would never have had a relationship with him, never have found such a loving wife, never have this blog to hopefully inspire people, I would be another wasted lost soul.
The eyes of my heart are truly open and I’ve never seen so clearly since I’ve been blind, and if God thinks our relationship could be improved by having the sight that veiled me for so long, i’m sure he would give it me.
I know the apostle Paul talked about the thorn he lived with that God would not take away as it was for his own benifit that he didn’t receive healing.
I would love to hear your opinions on this!
RNIB Supporter Receptions
May 2, 2013 2 Comments
Yesterday Sarah & I attended an RNIB supporter Reception at the Ageas Bowl in Hedge End. (image above taken using the panorama option on my iPhone 4s)
As part of Sarah’s work as a legacy marketing officer at RNIB and editor of Outlook Magazine, she gets the chance to attend some of RNIB’s supporter receptions, held all across the UK at some amazing locations. She interviews people, finds case studies and learns more about the ever changing new technologies and services that RNIB provides to help transform the lives of blind and partially sighted people and offer them a brighter future to look forwards to. On a personal level we also like to speak with the people to inspire them and more importantly, for me, break their misconceptions of what a blind person should look and act like. (as a blind photographer I often inspire a range of questions which I am happy to answer)
One of my memorable moments was when John walked to the front and said:
Today and everyday in the Uk alone 100 people will be told by specialists that they will lose or have lost their sight and there is nothing that can be done. Yet 80% of those 100 people could have avoided it, see Spot The Signs
The reception ended with this moving video.
It was a great day and we always learn so much, meet some lovely people and leave feeling well informed on all of the amazing services and work that go on behind the scenes to help blind and partially sighted people have a brighter future!
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Reprogramming
May 2, 2013 10 Comments
📖 Verse 4 2day!
Romans 12:2
New International Version (NIV)
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
My Thoughts 💭
I have had a real impression on my heart to focus on the pollution that goes into my body through the filter called my face.
Travelling into London on the train I felt a real conviction to listen to what God was trying to tell me in that moment. As I was stood up and squashed into the carrage, I could just make out a few people intently reading books, magazines and newspapers and I thought about their brains as the most advanced computer on the planet and how they were programming it with the computer language from the stories they were reading. My thought process continued and as wondered how that code would affect their behaviour when they left the train to meet people,
Reprogramming….
On my iMac (desktop computer) there is an app called Terminal, if you type in a simple piece of code it can change the way the iMac responds, reacts and behaves for the rest of its life, or until you remove that piece of coding.Billions of pounds (maybe more) are spent trying to protect and secure ourselves when using a computer, smart phone, tablet etc, yet we fail to protect ourselves from this creeping death that we choose to let into our immeasurably more advanced brains as we watch TV, listen to music, audiobooks, Read magazines, listen to gossip etc we’re failing to empty our own trash and also stop more from seeping in and reprogramming our brains and hearts!
So…how is your programming doing? Are you using “wholesome” or “Worldly” code?
Are you aware of the code you use and how it affects your life and the people around you?
Or do you wear a face filter?
📖 Another Verse 4 2day!
Philippians 4:8-9
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
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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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! 😀
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”
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! 😀
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
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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 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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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.
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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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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Thank You All!
April 8, 2013 7 Comments
I was checking my notifications this morning and I was stunned to have found this badge. When I started this blog I had no idea of what the Lord had in store for me, only that he wanted me to share my story on here. I have no writing experience (as you may have guessed by now) and I’m a listener, not a talker so words don’t come easy for me.
Reading all of your comments of love and encouragement, and being able to learn so much through your personal testimonies, truly wise teachings, amazing photography and building friends through fellowship I feel deeply touched!
What I am trying to say is… THANK YOU ALL!
I hope I can continue to be a small blessing or inspiration to you! God bless you all!
Portsmouth Cathedral
April 8, 2013 2 Comments
Description
I took this photo of Portsmouth Cathedral when we travelled down for our friend Lynda’s ordination.
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is the Church of Englandcathedral of the Diocese of Portsmouth, England and is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth. It is the seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth.
The Anglican cathedral is one of the two cathedral churches in the city, the other being the Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth which is located about one mile to the north. (Read more)
Camera used – iPhone 4
St Martin of Tours Parish Church Building, Epsom
April 6, 2013 1 Comment
Description
These were the first photos I took with my first DSLR, the SONY Alpha a100
A Christian church in the Church of England Diocese of Guildford. Part of Epsom Group Ministry and Churches Together in Epsom
Draftin’
April 5, 2013 3 Comments
My Thoughts 💭
is your heart causing a draft over people?
Are you the ice cold draft that puts a chill into people even before you meet? If someone were to say your name does it make them sigh and say “Oh no I haven’t got the energy.” Or does your name bring a smile to their face as they can’t wait to meet up again.
Or are you a draft project?
Not quite finished or ready to be published yet, a broken toy forgotten on a shelf complaining because you feel your days are over. Are you sat waiting to bury your dead? waiting for your inheritance which you think will heal you. Then, and only then you decide to let Jesus walk alongside you but NEVER in front.
Or do you create a backdraft?
Are you opening doors you know you shouldn’t be opening? Are you letting the flames consume you and pollute your mind?
Or are you draftin’?
Are you letting Jesus lead? Are you following really close behind as he pulls you along, while leaving you with the energy to help others and become your own draft?
Bible.is app
April 5, 2013 2 Comments
Free App 4 2day! (accessible with Voiceover)
“Bible+“
Description from iTunes app store:
The FREE Bible app with the most translations in the world! 600+ languages including dramatized Audio! And now The JESUS Film Project too! Over 25,000 Five-Star ratings! READ the Bible, LISTEN to the Bible, and SEE the Bible as never before with anyone in the world.
This app is fantastic, I listen to it all the time and the dramatised bibles are amazing! It works seamlessly with the ‘Voiceover’ screenreader and once you quickly set up a free account, you can sync your bookmarks, highlights and reading plans between the Bible+ app on multiple platforms. I use this app on my iPhone, iPad and I also use the main website too.
Also see – accessapple
Ben Joins iChristian! :D
April 3, 2013 3 Comments
I’m so excited today as my great friend and brother in Christ Ben accepted his invitation from me to post his spirit led writings on my little blog for us all to enjoy. Ben leads our new small mens group ‘The Dynamic Force‘ and much more. He also helps disciple me each day with encouragement, conviction and prayer.
I pray that his writings will help encourage, challenge and bless you as we all travel along this amazing journey.
Check out his first (and hopefully not last) post ‘The Dynamic Force‘ and also check out his blog ‘The Most Excellent Way‘
The Dynamic Force
April 3, 2013 5 Comments
What is Church?
People have various views on what the Church is but how many people have really grasped the full, world breaking extent of this divine institution?
Our idea of Church is so ingrained in us through years of mis-experience that the truth of Gods plan is buried beneath countless piles of confused Christians. To most people ‘Church’ says Sundays, Services, Buildings, Songs, and plenty of other things that tradition keeps alive, and that are not intrinsically bad but by the same token can meaning absolutely nothing.
The reality is that the scope of Gods plan for people has no limits, aside from those outlined by the things that destroy us; We can do whatever we want, as long as it’s good. Yet for years humanity has dedicated itself to doing exactly those things that break us and now we find ourselves in the unenviable position of wanting to escape the damage but having no idea how.
So, where does the Church fit in?
I am sure that, if the Church had always done what it was supposed to do then we would know exactly where it fits in and see that it is actually the perfect answer to that most important, totally non-religious question: ‘just how do we get ourselves out of this mess?’.
However….
The Church has misbehaved for so long that not even the Christians know what it should look like.
So….
It’s time we listened to God. It’s time the Church became a DYNAMIC FORCE that fills every area of life. A force that can change and mould itself to deal with any situation, powered by the Spirit Himself and defined by the humility and unquenchable forgiveness of all it’s members. The Church is everything or it should be and was designed by God so that, through Jesus we could learn the truth about life and choose it – rejecting all evil.
The biggest question……?
What is holding us back, because it’s not God.
And our point……?
This is what we are trying be in this one tiny corner of Gods plan: That DYNAMIC FORCE that WILL change everything. Let’s make it happen.
The Screwtape Letters App
April 2, 2013 0 Comments
App 4 2day! (accessible with Voiceover) see accessapple
The Screwtape Letters by C S Lewis
Expand your enjoyment of literature with THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS by C.S. Lewis (unabridged). This interactive mash-up experience contains a multitude of features and content to help take you beyond the words, by providing a 5-star professional reading, background extras, and more.
My Thoughts
I love this book, it is a must read and I highly recommend it for everyone. I always have it installed on my iOS devices!
A Walk of Witness – The Cross Walk
March 29, 2013 4 Comments
Quote 4 2day 💬
“The Cross is a picture of violence, yet the key to peace, a picture of suffering, yet the key to healing, a picture of death, yet the key to life. – David Watson
Epsom town centre was blessed with the incredibly moving reenactment of the events of Good Friday. It was really emotional to be apart of it. The actors were fantastic and it really drove home the message of how Jesus suffered and died for our sins.
A big thanks to my Christian brother Ben for taking my camera and getting some great shots of the costumes and the cross for me as I was in the crowd and couldn’t see anything! 😀
Camera used – Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
© Ben Scadden
Depression
March 29, 2013 0 Comments
Whilst writing “My Testimony” I found this song hiding in my hard drive.
Depression
Written by Steve Rebus
As I wake up I slowly realise,
That I face another day with darkened eyes,
As it hits me I have to refrain,
From the thoughts wishing me dead again!
Pure isolation, I dream of escape,
My hopes and ambitions I’ve had to forsake,
Panic, despair, my hand grips the knife,
I pray for the strength to end this sad life!!
(chorus)
Depression,
Comes like the darkest night,
Depression,
No glimmer of hope, no sign of light.
I feel the torment build deep inside,
Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide,
It has to happen now, I need a release,
I hope suicide will finally bring me peace!
(chorus)
As I look back with love in my heart,
My Chains are gone, i have a new start,
The Lord is my refuge, my strength, my home,
The darkness has gone, I’m no longer alone!
© Steve Rebus
📖 Verse of Hope
John 14:1-4
“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”
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Not afraid to die
March 29, 2013 0 Comments
This song came to me as I was with Sarah at another Eric Bibb concert, we were sat very high up in the eaves of Cadogan Hall and I felt a sudden sense of danger. I pictured the whole place collapsing and I was trapped under all of the seats etc.
When we got home I picked up my acoustic guitar and this song (lyrics & chords) just came straight out. I havn’t edited it since and this happened around 2005.
Not afraid to die
Music & Lyrics by Steve Rebus
Verse 1 G, D/F#, A Asus
On that fateful night
In Cadohan Hall
Eric Bibb’s Blues filling wall to wall.
Verse 2
A big explosion
And you were scared
But I was the one trapped beneath the stairs
(Chorus) Dsus, G, D/F#, G, A
Please save yourself, before it’s too late
Please save yourself, but don’t you cry
Because I got the Lord in my heart…..I’m not afraid to die
Verse 3
You let go of my hand
With tears on your face
The look in your eyes, as you left this place
Verse 4
I can feel the heat
Of the flames on my skin
The creak from the roof as it finally caved in
(Chorus)
Please save yourself, before it’s too late
Please save yourself, but don’t you cry
Because I got the Lord in my heart…..I’m not afraid to die
Solo
Verse 5
Remember me
And the life we had
Share your smile and never be sad
(Chorus)
Please save yourself, before it’s too late
Please save yourself, but don’t you cry
Because I got the Lord in my heart…..I’m not afraid to die
When you’ve got the Lord in your heart…..don’t be afraid to die
© Steve Rebus
I am not sure if this is an outpouring of my love for Sarah and how I would die for her, or if its trying to show how much inner peace I feel now I follow Jesus, maybe its both?!
Please comment and let me know your thoughts! 😀
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Shere
March 28, 2013 1 Comment
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We spent a morning visiting the beautiful village of Shere walking around the Church building, blacksmiths & the few shops.
Shere is a village in the Guildford district of Surrey, England about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Guildford and 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Dorking, bypassed by the A25. It is a small village with many traditional English features. It has a small central cluster of old village houses, shops including a blacksmith and trekking shop, tea house, art gallery, two pubs and a Norman-era church. Shere has a museum which opens most afternoons at weekends. The Tillingbourne stream runs through the centre of the village.
The church is Norman, most being 12th, 13th and 14th century, of ironstone rubble with sandstone buttresses, restored in 1895 by S. Weatherley. By the north chancel wall there is a 14th century quatrefoil window and squint – belonging to Anchorite Cell. There is 14th century glass in the east window and the chancel fittings were renewed in 1956 by Louis Osman…….read more….
Camera used – SONY Alpha a100
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