Musical Stairs and "Fun Theory"

I really enjoyed this media clip - it really is true... this thing called "fun theory."

Click the link below to view the media clip.

What do you think?

"Get a Clue" - Notes from Metro Leadership College Message

I was asked to speak the students of Metro Leadership College this week during their scheduled chapel.

They really know how to worship God!

Here are some of the notes from the end - I was punching it through pretty quick.

But to start off... here is my opening text... with my BIG idea - in ministry there are some things that you need to "get a clue" about.

Here is Jacob "getting a clue"....

16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it."
17 He was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven."
Genesis 28:16-17 (NIV)

One the things we need to get a clue about is the value of our primary relationships. Here is a cut n paste from some great resource from Perry Noble that I referred to.

My recommendation…ask your wife questions like…
§ What time would you like me home every night?
§ How many nights a week would you like for us to have dinner as a family?
§ How can I serve you and the kids once I get home?
§ What can I do for you when the kids go to bed to make you feel special?

Five Questions Husbands Should Ask Their Wives

#1 – What is the most romantic thing that I’ve ever done for you?
#2 – What is something fun we can do together?
#3 – What is one thing I can do for you this week that will relieve stress from your life?
#4 – How can I pray for you?
#5 – If you could change one thing about our marriage–what would it be?

Men…Ephesians 5:25 says we are to love our wives as Christ loves the church…
He never stops loving the church…
He never stops pursuing the church…
He always comes home for the church…
He never cheats on the church…
He provides for the church….
He never stops thinking about the church…
He takes the church seriously…

I am NOT the perfect husband…but more and more I am realizing that my marriage should NOT be about what I can get…but what I can give and how I can serve.
As men of God we should go ALL OUT to show the world how awesome Jesus is THROUGH loving our bride like He loves His!!!

Four Questions Wives Should Ask Their Husbands

#1 – Do You Feel Admired?
#2 – Do You Feel Respected?
#3 – Do You Feel Taken Care Of?
#4 – Is Our Sex Life Fulfilling To You?

In closing, I am thankful for my "get a clue" journey.

How about you?

"It is your job.." - Robert F. Kennedy - 1966

I came across this great quote recently from Robert F. Kennedy's eloquent and visionary speech given at Cape Town University in 1966.

It really cuts to the chase......

"Everywhere new technology and communications [bring] men and nations closer together, the concerns of one inevitably [become] the concerns of all. And our new closeness is stripping away the false masks, the illusion of differences which is the root of injustice and of hate and of war.

Only earthbound man still clings to the dark and poisoning superstition that his world is bounded by the nearest hill, his universe ends at river shore, his common humanity is enclosed in the tight circle of those who share his town or his views and the colour of his skin.

It is - it is your job, the task of young people in this world, to strip the last remnants of that ancient, cruel belief from the civilization of man..."

A New Day of Honouring - Ps Mark Edwards Style

Jillian and I and the kids were invited last Sunday to attend Ipswich Region Community Church by Ps Mark Edwards.

The purpose of the visit was so that we could be honoured for our leadership role in the region since 2006.

We had been thoroughly honoured at a Night of Honour for us at Westlife Church on Sunday 11 October.. and they also gave us a 2 week holiday in Hawaii !!!

And then this from our district Australian Christian Church leader. It was just superb... and very humbling.

Below is a photo of the lovely flowers and books given as gifts.
And there is also a photo of Ps Mark in full-flight preaching part 1 of the innovative new series, Green. What a great church!

What a great day ... and a whole new level of honouring. Thanks to all involved and may you be favoured by your investment.

For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
the LORD bestows favor and honour;
no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
Psalms 84:11 (NIV)

Sunset @ The Lakes

Jethro and I went for a bike ride late this afternoon and it included 2 laps around Spring Lake at Springfield Lakes.


There were a lot of other locals out enjoying a great part of the day. Even the ducks!

It's Been a While.....

I've decided to get back into blogging after a great break.

We were favoured with an overseas holiday to the USA as a family.

Twitter and Facebook seemed to work best when we travelled... but it's time to get the blogging rhythm back again.

I'll probably start to post some US photos and reflections... it'll be a bit random... and may even include a "best of" the photos that we posted on Facebook.