Non stop this week

It has been so good to be taking the great name of Jesus out into the streets of Liverpool and into the events we have organised. 

God's people from both sides of the Atlantic have been faithful to the great commission . 

Trusting in Him to reap the harvest as the workers have been out in the the fields these last few days. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Angels rejoice.

A remarkable story began for a young woman in Croxteth yesterday . We knocked on her door and God knocked on her heart. 

The whole team were truly humbled as we witnessed how the Spirit of God draws people to himself. 

We are rejoicing with the angels. 

 

Brothers and sisters working together.

What unites a community of people?  

As Christians we are joined together by our desire to follow Jesus Christ. So when Christian  folk who we have never met before come and join us and live in our homes and seek to serve alongside us then we are immediately united by our common faith . 

Today as we sought to obey the great commission  I was struck by the harmony and the humour found in this band of brothers and sisters 🇺🇸🙏🏻🇬🇧

 

Helpers from afar. The USA .

A few of my brothers and sisters ( in Christ ) flew in today to help us with a week of outreach that we have at Bethel. 

Really looking forward to getting to know these guys and working with them. 

All for Him 🙏🏻

 

Joe & Joe & Maggie doing the airport selfie. Apparently Joe ( with the beard ) forgot he had a flick knife and a bullet in his luggage ( as he didn't check his bag before he left ) 😄😄😄 it got confiscated of course 🙈 Maggie's face reflects the drama 😳

 

Ashley and Marci ( mother and daughter ) and James. 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧

Off over the pond.

Went for a final fling around Delamere Forest with Mark & Ben this afternoon. Mark and his wife  are starting a new chapter as youth workers in Florida. 

We walked , talked , meditated and prayed. To God be the Glory 👍🏻🙏🏻

 

 

 

 

The last breakfast ... for James

James, one of our  merry band of brothers , is off to Leeds at the weekend to start a new job . We took the opportunity to say farewell over a good old English breakfast 👍🏻. Followed by Luke 23 as we continued our studies in the word of God. 

 

This afternoon was glorious ... sat in the garden studying in the bright sunshine. Staring at the tree 😄👍🏻

 

Encouragement.

Met with Phil today, something we have done regularly since we worked in Wem together. We know each other well , having been friends for 13 years . These meetings are always encouraging and challenging as we hold each other accountable . The Macdonald's and the coffee also help us along 😄🍟☕️ 

Also today the girls at Archbishop Blanch Christian Union were an encouragement as together we assembled some shoeboxes , ready to brighten up the Christmas of these who have much less than we do. Have you put together a box yet ? 

 

Monday's .... meditation & marriage.

I try to keep Monday's free from meetings. I spend more time meditating and occasionally take my bride on a date. 😄👍🏻❤️. ... today has been one of those days.  

 Great place to walk and think. 

 

 A treat tonight... anchovy salad 👍🏻

 

Followed up with shopping for the Blytheswood  shoebox Christmas appeal. 👍🏻

Putney with the middle daughter 😄

Had a day with Katie yesterday . Megan's for breakfast ( she always takes us there 😄) and then onto her church. Hillsong London. 

Great day , great weekend. Refreshed 👍🏻

 

 

 

The farm tour part two 😄

When the girls were little a trip to the farm was part of our staple diet of days out. As grandparents now history is repeating itself. 😄 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A couple of days with Anna & Noah & Laura 👍🏻

Travelled to Portsmouth to see Anna and little Noah. I am officially a very proud Pops 😄❤️ 

Manchester today

Attended a conference on evangelism today. Addressing the question that most people ask . If there is a God then why pain and suffering. ? 

God has never in his word said we will not suffer in this life. In fact he has said that in this world we will have tribulation. 

What lies beyond this world though is a paradise that has no death or pain. 

This we believe and this we trust as Christians. There is light at the end of the tunnel. And if we would only look hard there is light in the tunnel as well. 

 

The simple things in life .....

 

Gill and I walked and talked and enjoyed the sunshine on Saturday afternoon. There is a lot going on at the moment so it was nice just to take some time out enjoy the fresh air and the Mr Whippy 😀 . The simple things in life are free .... we'll almost free ,it cost a couple of quid for the ice-creams 😎

 

The future is always going to be good. 🙏🏻

 

McDonalds meets Luke's Gospel 👍🏻

 

Food for the soul and a nutritious breakfast wrap for the stomach .... Why not. 😄

Overcome fear ....

 

It's just not about us ... It's about Him

Sunday's are special in many ways. 

During the week our thoughts are often very self centred and we become self consumed . 

On Sunday we move away from this way of thinking and living and we give ourselves over to God. 

He becomes the centre as we gather in His name. Giving Him the glory. 

So if you gathered with God's people yesterday why don't you spend some time today recalling what you heard and in so doing you will turn your thoughts off yourself and back onto Him. The longer you can do this throughout the week the more peace and joy you will know and the more God centred your life will be. 

 

Some .... times ...

Some of your time is well spent .Some of your time isn't. 

We all know the difference .... 

If today has not been well spent then don't despair . 

The beautiful thing about God's grace is that from this moment on changes can be made ..

So take some time to ponder , listen to the voice of conscience married to His Spirit and make the changes. 

Time is a wonderful gift given to each of us. Let's not waste it . Make each moment count .

To God be the glory. 

This is a poem found in Chester Cathedral 

 

Raindrops keep falling on my head ..

 

Went for a walk today , a spur of the moment thing to Crosby beach. Didn't take our raincoats. 

Still much enjoyed though 👍🏻💦💦

The day Noah got locked in the car🙈

 

Anna managed to lock Noah in the car today with the keys inside 👀

It's a good job we have the fire brigade 👍🏻

The way forward....

Sometimes in life you can't see a way out of the clouds that surround you. 

The clouds of financial insecurity , of illness , of loneliness or a million and one other problems. 

When this happens , when the cloud descends then believe that the Lord knows and that he will guide you. 

All we have to do is keep on going forward one minute at a time , trusting that he will guide our steps. 

So look beyond the clouds today and fix your eyes on the Good Shepherd who is going to lead you beside the still waters. 

Every generation ...

Today Bethel welcomed the young and the not so young 😄

Lister Drive infants year 1 spent an hour in our company learning about the church and what we believe as Christians enjoying some juice and biscuits to boot. 

This was followed by a community lunch for the more mature folk in the district who enjoyed soup and pudding followed by the good news of Jesus. 

Food for the stomach and food for the soul. 

Good news for every generation. 🙏🏻

Is Jesus relevant ???

I was asked to answer this question at a lunch bar for Hope University Christian Union today. Along with Josh. 

Yes is the answer in case you were wondering 😄

He is our maker and our master and our messiah.  That makes Him more than just relevant . That makes him central to our very existence. 

Have you acknowledged his relevance in your life today ? 

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Not by bread alone 😄

Each week I go into a school in Liverpool to help run their Christian Union. What you see above is their staple diet 🙈. 

However I am pleased to report that at the same meeting we chew on the Word of God which is far more satisfying. 

Have you fed on it today ? " Taste and see that the Lord is good "

Drawing near ....

Today as I sit in our conservatory ( our oasis) ,the rain falls ,the music plays, the word of God speaks. 

He draws near ... Peace flows , guidance is given. He ministers to me from this place of stillness. 

Go and find your place , draw near to Him today.