So what have I been up to lately?
*Getting intimately acquainted with the lives of Othniel, Jephthah, Gideon and Samson for my latest Master's research paper- Examine the role of the Spirit as presented in the book of Judges.
*Watching plenty of Twenty20 cricket on SkySports- star performers? Graham Napier and Dawid Malan.
*Cooking my wife some meals. Best so far? Spicy beef medallions with sweet potato mash and mixed vegetables. Suffice to say I surprised even myself.
*Planning a few talks- Other Lovers for the 16+ venue at New Wine Cymru, Why shouldn't I be baptised for a baptismal service at City Temple.
*Drinking coffee in the new Starbuck's drive through near Asda's in Cardiff Bay.
*Doing loads of radio interviews on US Christian stations for 'Lessons from the Road'. Best question so far? What would you do, who would you be if you weren't touring with a Christian rock band? Answer? Pastoring a church, leading a mission organisation, or earning a living as a sports journalist.
*Listening to plenty of Classic Rock on digital radio station Planet Rock. Favourite songs? Need you ask- anything by Supertramp or Pink Floyd.
*Beginning to plan the next set of tour devotions for Third Day. To find out more visit my road pastor blog.
*Sorting my putting stroke out on my brand new astroturf putting green on the lower level of our back garden. A lovely little 3 hole course which sadly I haven't really mastered yet!
*Writing content for the Mission pages on the new City Temple church web site.
*Attending fundraisers for The Gateway School in India. We still need a bunch of money to get the roof on.Creative fundraising ideas gratefully received.
*Planning a family excursion to Chicago for a few days before Third Day play there in August. Hotel? The Essex Inn-looks good.
Great work.
Posted by: Ariza | 10/28/2008 at 09:43 AM