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Update 30/10/08 : STILL TOP (how long will it last?)

Getting to the heart of parenting

At the weekend Cara and I headed off to Richill Presbyterian for a parenting conference with Paul Tripp (we need all the help we can get!)

I thought his book "Age of opportunity - a Biblical guide to parenting teens" was superb and I have had friends recommend "Instruments in the redeemers hands." So I thought it would definitely be worth going to hear what Paul would have to say.

After being there I wish I had said to a few more people about coming along because it was very helpful - God centred advice which was immensely practical.

It you are interested you can listen to a recording of similar material here (It you are a parent it would be well worth it)

Red Mountain Music

I was recently sent a link to an old hymn set to new music. I had a listen and thought it was fantastic. So I searched on the net to find where it originated, and I came across Red Mountain Music. They specialise in putting old hymns to new music. Here is part of their philosophy on "why hymns?"

"hymns connect us with our past. It is wonderful to think of all the people who have gone before us who have sung these songs. Singing hymns promotes the idea that a Christian is part of a historic family of believers, and they remind us that God’s gospel transcends time and place... hymns ring true in a way that many modern songs simply do not. At times, it seems our ancestors had a stronger command of the language than we do. Their words drip with truth and paint pictures of the kingdom that make believers long for heaven."

To have a listen to their music visit here. (also available on itunes.)

Start listening to "It is finished - part 2", "King of saints", "Depth of mercy" and "Come boldly to the throne of grace"

(My recent itunes gift card was well and truly spent on their music!! Thanks Thompsons!!)

Half a year already!!

Leah turned 6 months old today, the last few months have flown in and the first couple of months seem like a blur now! She got her hip harness removed this week and is loving being able to kick her legs again.

She continues to bring us much joy and delight as we watch her grow and learn!






Leah didnt seem very impressed that her daddy bought her books for her 6 month birthday! still, i'm sure she'll appreciate them someday!

Summer reading

Three books I've just bought...

Comedy

Was introduced to the comedian Brian Regan.

Here's a clip - It's hilarious but when I watch it I always feel it is a bit too close to home - the "me monster" inside me likes to come out a bit too often.

Enjoying the sun

Hope we see the sun again soon!!!

Champions

Last night, the team I play for, Newtwonabbey sevens played Larne FC in a winner takes all for the league. We were top and Larne were second. If we won we would win the league if we lost Larne would win the League. After a great team performance we won 4-1.

I managed to score and the photographer captured the celebration

Click here for more pics.