I came across a piece of paper in the shape of a number one, in my Salvation Army songbook earlier today. On that piece of paper were the following words: I am only one, But I am one: I cannot do everything, But I can do something. What I can do, I ought to [...]
Archive for August, 2010
I Am One
Posted: August 21, 2010 in life, music, religion, Rutherglen, Salvation ArmyTags: choir, God, grace, international staff songsters, iss, singing company
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By My Side
Posted: August 20, 2010 in Bellshill, music, Salvation ArmyTags: band, BSAB, everywhere, fear, friend, God, guardian, Michael Olson, pain, trombone, word
Last night I went to play at ny first band practice in nearly year (Bellshill Salvation Army Band). I was a little apprehensive about going, firstly at the thought of taking that first step back through the door again, and secondly as I wasn’t sure whether I’d cope physically with playing. My fears were unfounded [...]
Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
Posted: August 19, 2010 in dementia, HealthTags: aggression, alzheimer, brain, depression, disease, medical, memory, suffer, vascular
Firstly let me ask you a couple of questions: What is Dementia? What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Well in the last few months, for various reasons, I’ve found myself do a we bit of research into what dementia is and how that differs from Alzheimer’s. Here’s one definition of Dementia that I found: Dementia may be [...]
English Premier Predictions 2010/11
Posted: August 18, 2010 in English Premier, football, sportTags: champion, Chelsea, loser, Man Utd, Manchester, Premier League, relegation, united, West Brom, Wigan, winner, Wolves
So one match into the new season in the English Premier League. Has anyone caught your eye? Is there anyone you think is destined to be relegated? Personally, I think it will be much the same as last year. i.e. Chelsea and Manchester United matching one another right to the end of the season, with one or [...]
SPL Predictions 2010/11
Posted: August 17, 2010 in football, SPL, sportTags: celtic, champion, loser, rangers, relegation, st mirren, winner
So one match into the new season in the Scottish Premier League. Has anyone caught your eye? Is there anyone you think is destined to be relegated? Personally, I hope Rangers will retain the SPL championship, sadly however I don’t think we’ll do it unless we get some major signings in the next couple of [...]
Inappropriate Singing
Posted: August 16, 2010 in music, religionTags: Christian, FFH, sing, sing-a-long, words, write
Yesterday I talked about us singing songs in church without really thinking about or believing the words we sing (Don’t Just Sing). Today I want to think about other non christian music we sing along to, in our car, in our house, in clubs or other places we find ourselves. In particular, I want us to [...]
Don’t Just Sing
Posted: August 15, 2010 in religionTags: action, church, God, heart, justice, singing, song, Tim Hughes, words
Picture the scene… You’re sitting in church. The leader says your going to “join together and sing” song number x. The introduction is played. You stand. You sing the word of the song. The song finishes you sit down. The service continues. You maybe sing two or three more songs, and go through the same [...]
I’m a Christian
Posted: August 14, 2010 in religionTags: casting crowns, Christian, God, heal, judge, love, pain, perfect, struggle
I’ve found that when some people find out I’m a christian, they seem to think my life somehow becomes immune from all the things others face. Well today I just want to say that, yes, I am a Christian but… I don’t go about shouting it, but I hope my words and actions reflect that I’m a [...]
Milestones
Posted: August 13, 2010 in life, religion, Salvation ArmyTags: God, heart, international staff band, ISB, milestone, plan, project, william himes
At work the last few days I’ve been putting together project plans for a couple of projects I’m starting to work on – One a high level plan just with a few milestones and another a detailed plan listing all tasks required to complete the projects. Here’s the dictionary definition of a milestone: An important [...]
God Is Always Willing
Posted: August 12, 2010 in religionTags: compassion, feel, God, Keith Getty, kind, kristyn getty, sacrifice
Compassion Hymn (Keith & Kristyn Getty) There is an everlasting kindness You lavished on us When the Radiance of heaven Came to rescue the lost; You called the sheep without a shepherd To leave their distress For your streams of forgiveness And the shade of Your rest. And with compassion for the hurting, You reached [...]
