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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Update
So as a bit of an update, I have now watched the movie Lord, Save Us From Your Followers and it was definitely a good watch. Lots of challenging and interesting points. Well worth a watch if you get the chance.
I also didn't end up having to do the self/peer assessment I mentioned recently, because of illness. So, it means I miss out on 5 marks in that course. But at least I was saved the stress, right?! I'm feeling fine about it.
In other news, I'm going on holiday on Saturday, and only have one assignment standing between me and that. Very excited about my friend Jess (hi Jess, I know you read this, you're awesome) coming over from Sydney to hang out. Four of us are driving to Auckland on Saturday ready to leave on a cruise on Sunday, to Norfolk Island, Vanuatu and Fiji for 12 nights. I've never been on a cruise before and am really looking forward to it. Here's the link... http://www.pocruises.co.nz/FindACruise/Pages/CruiseProfile.aspx?CruiseCode=N018
Plus, it will bring my country count up to 29. [Criteria for inclusion of countries: have to have bought something to eat outside of the airport or transportation depot.] Gives me a couple of years where I don't have to go somewhere new and can still keep ahead of my age in my country count!
I also didn't end up having to do the self/peer assessment I mentioned recently, because of illness. So, it means I miss out on 5 marks in that course. But at least I was saved the stress, right?! I'm feeling fine about it.
In other news, I'm going on holiday on Saturday, and only have one assignment standing between me and that. Very excited about my friend Jess (hi Jess, I know you read this, you're awesome) coming over from Sydney to hang out. Four of us are driving to Auckland on Saturday ready to leave on a cruise on Sunday, to Norfolk Island, Vanuatu and Fiji for 12 nights. I've never been on a cruise before and am really looking forward to it. Here's the link... http://www.pocruises.co.nz/FindACruise/Pages/CruiseProfile.aspx?CruiseCode=N018
Plus, it will bring my country count up to 29. [Criteria for inclusion of countries: have to have bought something to eat outside of the airport or transportation depot.] Gives me a couple of years where I don't have to go somewhere new and can still keep ahead of my age in my country count!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Lord, save us from your followers.
I recently read a blog about the actions of Westboro Baptist Church. I then listened to a podcast this morning in which they interviewed the creator of this movie, aptly titled 'Lord, Save Us From Your Followers', and I was intrigued. Of course, being a Christian we are constantly aware of those who claim to share our faith acting in very un-Christlike ways. Not only is this embarrassing and cringe-worthy, but it's just plain sad. Dan Merchant, the movie's creator is quoted saying, "If you’re a Christian, you give careful thought to what the Bible teaches on law. But we’ve forwarded the gospel of being right versus the gospel of love. We’ve been having the wrong conversation," and it's true! I recommend looking into this movie, or at least the ideas that come out of it. I haven't seen it myself yet, but intend to as soon as I can get my hands on a copy! I will embed a trailer below.
This whole thing also reminded me of a picture that featured in Dave Wiggins' comedy show "Googling God" which I saw last month. Good on this guy...
Let's go ahead and love, yeah?
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