by emma | Oct 31, 2006 | Africa, Books, Words
“What sets lion chasers apart isn’t the outcome. It’s the courage to chase God-sized dreams. Lion chasers don’t let their fears or doubts keep them from doing what God has called them to do.”
In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day – Mark Batterson
A review is coming soon!
But for now…
I love that quote! “The courage to chase God-sized dreams”. Recently God has been revealing more of what I’m supposed to be doing in relation to my Africa passion. It scares me a little bit to be honest! But maybe it’s supposed to. Mark also comments in the book that maybe God wants to stack the odds against us, so that he can work a miracle and get all the glory. What a superb thought. Today I pray for courage to live my dreams, not for better odds but for greater faith!
by emma | Oct 28, 2006 | Books, Faith
“Sometimes the beauty is so deep it pierces us with longing. For what? For life as it was meant to be. Beauty reminds us of an Eden we have never known, but somehow know our hearts were created for.”
I re-read Captivating over the last few weeks. A powerful book. I am so grateful for the friendships God has already provided for me here. Captivating is a book which raises some really deep issues for me, and I couldn’t have faced them without the support I’ve got from people here. Most of the issues that were raised, aren’t bloggable. They’re deeply personal. So you’ll never know about them. But I’m so grateful for John and Stasi Eldredge, people that God has gifted and called to share their stories.
I like that quote, by the way. It’s a question I’ve been asking myself lately, why is beauty so important to us, why is it so powerful? Maybe that’s why.
by emma | Oct 27, 2006 | Music
A few nights ago (Wednesday) I went with a friend to see a friend of hers (whom I also met at church) play in Brel.
Ben T-D. One guy. One acoustic guitar. One amazing gig.
Ben’s music comes across as very genuine, he really means it. If you ever get the chance to, check him out… he’s well worth it!
by emma | Oct 26, 2006 | Books
This arrived through my letter box this morning!! Sooo excited! Getting stuck into this weekend, more to follow…
by emma | Oct 24, 2006 | Everything Else
I haven’t posted in several days… how come? Hm.
I am sick at the minute. Fighting off a cold/flu-type thing… this morning I was sitting in lectures and actually thought I was going to cough my lungs up! Not a good feeling.
There is currently a week of 24/7 prayer going on here in Glasgow, a guy from Strathclyde Uni (I think!) organised it. I’m heading down for some time later on tonight. Hopefully be good to get back into a prayer room and just be with God there.
I may also go to Aberdeen this weekend. I haven’t decided yet.
So that is a recent-happenings update from me. How about you?
by emma | Oct 21, 2006 | Music
Some (not great phone) pictures from last night…
Well it’s true today that when people stand
With the fire of God, and the truth in hand
We’ll see miracles, we’ll see angels sing
We’ll see broken hearts making history
Yes it’s true and I believe it
We’re living for you…
by emma | Oct 20, 2006 | Music, Uni
Off to see delirious? play tonight in Glasgow. Excited. More so about Tim Huges than delirious? But excited all the same.
In other news, I have just been floating around uni this week. Going to lectures. Popping into the beanscene for a wee hit. (I like it there!) Going to some more lectures. Coming back to the flat. Eating lunch. Having a wee sleep. Going out. As you do.
by emma | Oct 17, 2006 | Words
We have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour.
Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour.
And there are things to be considered. Where are you living? What are
you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in the right relation?
Where is your water? Know your garden.
It is time to speak your truth: Create your community. Be good to each other.
And do not look outside yourself for the leader: This could be a good time!
There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that
there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold onto the
shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and they will suffer
greatly.
Know the river has its destination.
The elders say we must let go of the shore, and push off into the
river, keep our eyes open, and our head above the water.
See who is in there and celebrate. At this time in history, we are to
take nothing personally. Least of all ourselves. For the moment that
we do, our spiritual growth and journey comes to a halt.
The time of the lone wolf is over. Gather yourselves! Banish the word
struggle from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that you do now
must be done in a sacred manner… and in celebration.
We are the ones we’ve been waiting for…
[“The Great River” – The Elders, Hopi Nation, Oraibi, Arizona]
HT: Holly Sharp
by emma | Oct 16, 2006 | Everything Else
I am all over the show today. As the saying goes.
by emma | Oct 15, 2006 | Books
I read G.K. Chesterton’s Orthodoxy this week… superb little book, there’s a lot in it to make you think! Here’s a quote which I’m mulling over in my mind, it is sort of marinating(?) there at the minute…
“There is the great lesson of “Beauty and the Beast”; that a thing must be loved BEFORE it is loveable.”
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