I just watched this film last night. It is an awesome film about someone who God used to change the course of history (His-story).

One phrase that struck me the most was one said by John Newton, He is old and blind by this point and he says

"There is only two things I now remember, I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Saviour."

I was struck by this and know for myself the truth of this. There is only one name by which we are saved.

I definitely recommend seeing the film, when asked what I thought initially I said it was a bit long and takes awhile to get going but then thinking about it how much longer did it feel fr William Wilberforce!!!

For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He'll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and there'll be no limits to the wholeness he brings. He'll rule from the historic David throne over that promised kingdom.He'll put that kingdom on a firm footing and keep it going With fair dealing and right living, beginning now and lasting always.

Isaiah 9:6-7 (The Message)

Nothing much to say but the prayer below is huge I need to be reminded of it daily. Pip wilson showed it and I love hearing from people who are keen to live on the edge not many want to. How often do I want to be blessed with discomfort?????

Wow what a weekend in Eastbourne not some whimsical galvant but a time of encouragement excitement and impartaion.

The conference was put on by Youth work magazine and was titled Church unlimited and that is the most exciting thing that we are at a time when we are discovering what an unlimited church looks like.

There were tonnes of ideas and great seminars to attend and some incredible men and women of God who are living out life in Gods will.

Here are a few highlights out of many.

The early day

I am not currently doin any schools work but after this "where do I start is the cry!!" (of course with wisdom and planning first). One big highlight for me was Lat Blaylock (below) a real legend who has challenged me on being involved in schools and lessons they can actually be interactive and meaningful!!

The rest of the 'Beautiful people'

Pip Wilson is someone who has a gift of understanding and communicating how troubled young people are feeling.
I need more love and understanding for hurting individuals.

Jeff Lucas was very funny and powerful. Juliet Kilpin was very challenging and calling everyone to take risks. Do I take enough risks in life?

So many more challenging sessions and of course liturgical dance could not go un mentioned!!!!


I am excited God is alive and kicking and His church is exploring new ways of expressing him and the love that he has for his people.

L8RS

The beautiful Emerald Isle this picture is a glimpse into the many things to lap up while in Ireland. One very important thing to lap up while in Ireland and is a must is a pint of the "Black Stuff" I did the tour of the Guiness factory with me buddie Peter.

Ive got-a selection of absolute classics! Here is some of the other stunning views from North and South.

Well it has taken me longer than a week to update this thing but better late than never. I have been in real lessons know for 6 weeks and I have really been enjoying it. Even though I have a stack of 10 books waiting to be read!!!
I will try to introduce you to everyone that is on the course with me one by one if I can. I will just do a very brief intro with picture to give u an idea who they all are.

This is Ryan Suess my roomy. He is from Seattle and has an excellent voice and is a good guitarist as well as being very competitive in most things which is quite funny to watch sometimes. He also has a v funny sense of humour much like my own so we get on very well and have been playing football with some locals at a university here!!!

This is Dave Stalsbroten, yet another Seattlite with a crazy surname. Dave is my walking dictionary (he did a English degree) and I think the most likely out of the guys to write an excellent book!!!! He is very fit (Not like that!!!!) he used to be on his university rowing team and so knows what it means to beat his body into submission, much like me with my finely sculpted body!!!!!!???

James Braxton, unfortunately not related to the beloved Toni but a top bloke none the less. He is originally from Cleveland but has been here in Nashville for awhile at a local university. He is the theologian of the group and could easily be a politician with the roundabout way he answers questions. I went with him to his university the other day and he appeared to know everyone so that gives u an idea of what he is like.

Chris Barry, well what is there to say about this 6’2” brick wall that used to play American football (not the real beautiful game obviously) apart from he is big!!!! He is very loud and the eldest thus leader of this wolf pack! Some one who is dedicated and wont let much get in his way, Trust me!!! He is also originally from Seattle but has moved to Reno Nevada and is currently addicted to Lost he has just finished a 10 episode stint!!!! NICE!!!!

And last but by no means last my man Pablo from Mexico city. He is a top bloke who is very humble and has been my partner in crime when it comes to watching Football (Soccer?). He like the rest of the world (apart from the US) likes football. He has an incredible story of how he came to be here including a head on collision on a major road at 100mph without a scratch!!! He plans to go back to Mexico City to work on a university campus over there and I plan to visit him when he gets there.

Well that is all the lads except for Jeremy who is married with three boys but I will introduce them later.

I have decided to do this blog stuff mainly to keep my friends up to date with what I am up to. As I am sure will happen my blog will probably contain more pictures than text cause “That how I roll” (Anchorman).

I am in Nashville Tennessee at the moment till December I am here doing a school of youth ministry. This basically means that I will be able to be better equipped to work with young people when I am finished. I hope to be involved in something like the picture below which is a snap of a youth conference that I attended here in the US (Obviously I would like to do one in the UK).

I got to chill with Peter Furler from the Newsboys (www.newsboys.com )their gig was awesome with their drummer spinning round on a turn table and at a 90 degree angle (the video below gives you an idea of what it looked like, sound isnt to hot though).





I also saw Pettidee (www.pettyville.com or www.myspace.com/pettidee) a real gangster (see his picture below with my homee Jeremy) he was well good an I was dippin to his rowdy beats like a true breathern.


My new pad is fairly lush an banging as you can see there is a swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and a sauna. SWEEEEEET!!!!

Pablo (one of my housemates) an I mainly play soccer tennis on these courts!! Got to get some footy in here somewhere.

Our flat is one of the ground floor flats in this block.