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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Don’t waste your sport
I’ve always loved sport. Playing it, watching it, watching my kids play, cheering on my favourite team or athlete. Sport is one of the great pleasures God has given us to enjoy. Playing sport keeps us healthy, entertained, connected with … Continue reading
Beyond the darkness
I spent Tuesday in hospital getting my final ‘full-dose’ chemo treatment. Apparently, limiting this treatment to 4 cycles is the optimum and, if the cancer is not advancing, then they intend to keep me on a 3 weekly ‘maintenance’ chemo … Continue reading
When all else fails
You’ve probably heard the saying “When all else fails, pray!” I’ve heard it said many times and I’ve even seen it printed on a bumper sticker. What a stupid idea it is! If prayer works, if we can actually speak … Continue reading
Who’s holding the umbrella?
As a ministry apprentice in the mid 80s, I was introduced to the idea of ‘holding the umbrella’ for others to do ministry. My pastor modelled this idea in his own leadership. His desire was not only to see people … Continue reading
On my way to heaven
Have you ever been given a gift by someone you’ve only just met? Last year my friend and colleague in Christian ministry was given two copies of the same book by a person they didn’t know. It was a short book … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Christian living, Investigating Christianity, Journey with Cancer
Tagged death, heaven, Mark Ashton, resurrection
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Don’t waste your cancer
I mentioned to a friend at the Oxygen conference last year that my father had cancer and was receiving treatment. He then asked if I’d read a little booklet by John Piper called Don’t waste your cancer. I hadn’t heard of … Continue reading
The five dysfunctions of a team
My wife thought that my last book review was a bit random in a blog that had focused so far on our personal journey! But my plan is to include diversity and focus on a range of issues. In particular, … Continue reading
Journey with cancer DV 20 Mar 2012
Dear family and friends, Today is day 14 of my 3rd chemo cycle. The cycle starts with a day in hospital attached to a drip with nasty chemicals being pumped into the body. Then a roller coaster for the next … Continue reading
High points of marriage?
Some time back, Fiona and I attended a marriage enrichment workshop with other couples from our church. We were all encouraged to graph the high points and low points of our marriages. To be honest, I can’t remember exactly the … Continue reading
Journey with cancer 13 Mar 2012
I just noticed that I have a problem! I’ve started to define myself as a cancer patient. Sometimes, with exotic pride… “I have a rare genetic mutation that is driving the cancer.” Sometimes, just the mundane… “I’m sick of being … Continue reading
Naked God
It seems winter has come early this year! I spent most of yesterday in front of our open fire reading Martin Ayers’ book Naked God. I’d had a few people recommend it, and I’ve been on the lookout for good books … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Christian living, Investigating Christianity
Tagged atheism, Christianity, Martin Ayres
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Journey with cancer 1 Mar 2012
Dear family and friends Once again, it is with deep gratitude for your prayers and love that we start this letter. You’re prayers have been answered in 3 ways: 1. We are so aware that it is your prayers that … Continue reading
Journey with cancer 19 Jan 2012
Dear family and friends Thank you so much for all your prayers concerning David. We’ve felt so supported by your love and concern for us from all around the world. It’s just been amazing to see the world wide church … Continue reading
Journey with cancer 11 Jan 2012
Dear friends and family, As many of you were aware, we visited the oncologist today. Unfortunately the receptor test, that we were waiting the results for today, was inconclusive, so further samples have been sent off to try and obtain a … Continue reading
Journey with cancer 22 Dec 2011
Dear family & friends It’s not quite official, but barring any further complications David should be out of hospital and home with us for Christmas. Not quite God with us, but another beautiful gift from Him. Thank you so much for … Continue reading
Journey with cancer 12 Dec 2011
Dear friends and family Thank you so much for all the prayers, love, offers of support offered and given. We have felt overwhelmingly loved and cared for. Thank God for his love, expressed not only in the hope of the gospel but … Continue reading
Journey with cancer 6 Dec 2011
Dear family and friends, I’m sorry that you are receiving this news electronically. I wish that I could speak to you all personally, but in this age of instant communication I would prefer that you heard the news from us, … Continue reading
Macarisms
What are macarisms? And why have I called this blog by that name? The silly answer is that people call me Macca and these are going to be things that I want to communicate! But the deeper answer lies in … Continue reading
