One last trip to the lovely person known only to you as my dissertation supervisor, then it's to the binders for erm... binding. (I'm stressed about it on the inside, my back all seized up on Sunday night and the consequence is being unable to sit still for long amounts of time - it really hurts)
I will post a link to 'it' and you can all have a quick read. Although at 10,000 words I'm not sure how quick is quick.
Been reading the story after Penetcost this week. I only read Acts 3 v 1-10 and the enthusiasm from Matt Summerfield about telling youth about Jesus came back to me. Shame it was at 11.30 last night!
Wherever I go next year I know I'm going to take as many opportunities as I can to talk about how great Jesus is. Unfortunately there is still a large amount to be decided about where I am going to go.
I have the choice of Wales right now. That is the only place I've been offered a job. Most people know I could stay in Luton. But I'm still unsure. I have until the 17th June to decide to apply.
I have my YFC interview on 14th June. The guy from eta recruitment is coming to the Luton offices for a meeting, so I'm having a 9am interview. Luckily enough uni finishes 4 days before that so I will have pleanty of sleeping time.
Ok, I'm off to pay for my tickets to Kidderminster on the 3rd!
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Thursday, May 12, 2005
It is not my job to worry
Just to keep you up to date on the Dissertation.
The uni launched a new Youth Justice Module this weekend. Great news for the uni and Prof John Pitts, not so great news for the students that get pushed to the bottom of the pile due to press conferences etc!
So I heard from my supervisor this afternoon, a full 3 days late. 3 precious days that could have been spent editing and putting together and getting on with the next thing. But it is ok, as it's not my job to worry about it.
So I can 'let go and let GOD'. Please don't get me started on the cliche that fronts this very important idea for a Christian.
They way my brain is working now mimics a man's (I do realise I'm am just about to generalise), one task at a time or total melt down.
Luckily I'm dealing in small goals and remembering not to wake up in the middle of the night with ideas!
As it is not my job to worry, I will leave my year out options with God and be fully aware that I'm doing his will.
Even if that means I stay in Luton... (don't ask)
The uni launched a new Youth Justice Module this weekend. Great news for the uni and Prof John Pitts, not so great news for the students that get pushed to the bottom of the pile due to press conferences etc!
So I heard from my supervisor this afternoon, a full 3 days late. 3 precious days that could have been spent editing and putting together and getting on with the next thing. But it is ok, as it's not my job to worry about it.
So I can 'let go and let GOD'. Please don't get me started on the cliche that fronts this very important idea for a Christian.
They way my brain is working now mimics a man's (I do realise I'm am just about to generalise), one task at a time or total melt down.
Luckily I'm dealing in small goals and remembering not to wake up in the middle of the night with ideas!
As it is not my job to worry, I will leave my year out options with God and be fully aware that I'm doing his will.
Even if that means I stay in Luton... (don't ask)
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Worship
We've been talking alot about how worship is an attitude rather than an action or a song.
The weekend away included a seminar on Worship given by a lady from the London School of Theology. She was very good, however, this is something ou can listen to time and time again and not actually apply it to your life.
Do you know what I mean?
I know its a fundamental thing that you learn slowly over the course of your life with God.
I've come back again to "Karen, Karen, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42. Which occured to me in November, I think that God can do this. Bringing you back to the place you need to be in.
God knows where I'm going next year, and I know that where ever I go my outside appearance will be very important for the first few weeks. I also need to learn about what trips off my tongue.
I used a very harsh word to describe some one I love the other day. I now feel really bad that I did that without thinking. I said sorry to God and I have to say sorry to the person as well.
God has also brought me back to the way I talk about my youth group when I'm angry with them. They don't respect us some days and apparently that gives the leaders the right to not care.
I know I can tell my peers to be quiet in a way where they will be quiet pretty quickly, but when it comes to 14 year olds they just fight back. God reminded me that its all about giving Love even when you aren't receiving any.
We have to be actively involved in changing for God. If I try and do it in my own strength and in a new place, surely I'm more likely to fail?
Why not now, in the place where I've lived for 3 years? Its one of those doh! moments!
Also the lady from LST said something about 'Jesus is my boyfriend' songs, made me laugh but on the serious side, I think song writers and singers need to evaluate their view of Jesus and how they love Him.
As always I'm interested in your comments...
The weekend away included a seminar on Worship given by a lady from the London School of Theology. She was very good, however, this is something ou can listen to time and time again and not actually apply it to your life.
Do you know what I mean?
I know its a fundamental thing that you learn slowly over the course of your life with God.
I've come back again to "Karen, Karen, you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42. Which occured to me in November, I think that God can do this. Bringing you back to the place you need to be in.
God knows where I'm going next year, and I know that where ever I go my outside appearance will be very important for the first few weeks. I also need to learn about what trips off my tongue.
I used a very harsh word to describe some one I love the other day. I now feel really bad that I did that without thinking. I said sorry to God and I have to say sorry to the person as well.
God has also brought me back to the way I talk about my youth group when I'm angry with them. They don't respect us some days and apparently that gives the leaders the right to not care.
I know I can tell my peers to be quiet in a way where they will be quiet pretty quickly, but when it comes to 14 year olds they just fight back. God reminded me that its all about giving Love even when you aren't receiving any.
We have to be actively involved in changing for God. If I try and do it in my own strength and in a new place, surely I'm more likely to fail?
Why not now, in the place where I've lived for 3 years? Its one of those doh! moments!
Also the lady from LST said something about 'Jesus is my boyfriend' songs, made me laugh but on the serious side, I think song writers and singers need to evaluate their view of Jesus and how they love Him.
As always I'm interested in your comments...
Monday, May 09, 2005
CU Weekend away
All I can say is we had a great time meeting God and learning about Holiness at Elmfield Church in North Harrow.
Katy did an excellent job talking about parts of 1 Peter and we had a brilliant time playing lots of games on saturday evening. Hopefully soon there will be a link to the CU/SU website.
God has been convicting us all alot. To quote Peter we are a "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" 1 Peter 2:9
How can we deny this opportunity to be holy? God calls us to be holy, we need to step up to that calling...
Katy did an excellent job talking about parts of 1 Peter and we had a brilliant time playing lots of games on saturday evening. Hopefully soon there will be a link to the CU/SU website.
God has been convicting us all alot. To quote Peter we are a "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light" 1 Peter 2:9
How can we deny this opportunity to be holy? God calls us to be holy, we need to step up to that calling...
Thursday, May 05, 2005
Questions
How do you talk to some one if they profess to listen only to GOD?
How do you encourage some one if they don't want personal comments or criticism?
How do you deal with some one who is a false teacher with worl wide acclaim?
And the most desperate of all...
How do you pray for this person?
Comments please, I think I'm at my wits end and in deeper than I care to imagine!
How do you encourage some one if they don't want personal comments or criticism?
How do you deal with some one who is a false teacher with worl wide acclaim?
And the most desperate of all...
How do you pray for this person?
Comments please, I think I'm at my wits end and in deeper than I care to imagine!
Well done 02
Yeay! O2 are great for once! I complained about having to ring them to fix a problem that can't be fixed (yes, I'm still getting a media message 3 weeks on) and they have refunded me £6. Which has made my bill a grand total of £39! First time ever it's been that low.
I say that, but I actually wanted 02 to refund me all the cost (about £7.50) I can't complain that I got charged. I'm ok by it. I think I'll give the £6 away.
Cell social was good last night. Its good to know that there are people in Luton I can hang out with, make a fool of myself in front of (I nearly lost my shoe in the mud) and laugh with so easily.
We went to a little village called Preston in Herts and went for a walk before sitting in the pub. We walked through a wood covered in Bluebells and Christine picked me some flowers, which smelt lovely, but made my eyes itch. I think we're gonna have a hot summer and hayfever will be rife.
We sat in the pub and chatted about all things, discovering an inch worm in the flowers and taking pictures with out the flash. The whole pub looked up when a phone rang and the bar lady was less than nice about it! But we made our own entertainment :-D
Then we got back to Luton and had cake for Nick's birthday. Was a great evening. Will take the memory wherever I'm going next year!
I say that, but I actually wanted 02 to refund me all the cost (about £7.50) I can't complain that I got charged. I'm ok by it. I think I'll give the £6 away.
Cell social was good last night. Its good to know that there are people in Luton I can hang out with, make a fool of myself in front of (I nearly lost my shoe in the mud) and laugh with so easily.
We went to a little village called Preston in Herts and went for a walk before sitting in the pub. We walked through a wood covered in Bluebells and Christine picked me some flowers, which smelt lovely, but made my eyes itch. I think we're gonna have a hot summer and hayfever will be rife.
We sat in the pub and chatted about all things, discovering an inch worm in the flowers and taking pictures with out the flash. The whole pub looked up when a phone rang and the bar lady was less than nice about it! But we made our own entertainment :-D
Then we got back to Luton and had cake for Nick's birthday. Was a great evening. Will take the memory wherever I'm going next year!
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
4 to go!
Not hours, not days, but assignments/exams before uni is complete. Scary eh?
I got my exam 'timetable', the farce that it is, this morning (was supposed to be published on Friday).
I have 2 exams this semester. Joy of joys.
Health Psychology (oh so helpfully) is at 6pm (and it lasts for 2 hours) on 6th June. Can I get a chorus of 'harsh!' please?
Exceptional Children is at 1.30pm on 8th June. This one is two hours too! Ha ha.
So that is it everyone. On the 8th of June at approximately 3.30pm I will be finished Uni and will only have to be in Luton for the joy of being here, oh and all the weddings.
Oh, and did I mention that I shall be travelling to Kidderminister on the Friday before and not returning to Luton until the evening of the Sunday? No, wel I am. Talk about timing. At least cell on the 8th will be a big relief, as opposed to a nervous wreck.
Well, I've never had to wait for the marking of a dissertation before. This could be interesting.
I got my exam 'timetable', the farce that it is, this morning (was supposed to be published on Friday).
I have 2 exams this semester. Joy of joys.
Health Psychology (oh so helpfully) is at 6pm (and it lasts for 2 hours) on 6th June. Can I get a chorus of 'harsh!' please?
Exceptional Children is at 1.30pm on 8th June. This one is two hours too! Ha ha.
So that is it everyone. On the 8th of June at approximately 3.30pm I will be finished Uni and will only have to be in Luton for the joy of being here, oh and all the weddings.
Oh, and did I mention that I shall be travelling to Kidderminister on the Friday before and not returning to Luton until the evening of the Sunday? No, wel I am. Talk about timing. At least cell on the 8th will be a big relief, as opposed to a nervous wreck.
Well, I've never had to wait for the marking of a dissertation before. This could be interesting.
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