August 07, 2003
Hey look what I found...
Here's me with our friendly, neighbourhood BC Premier Gordon Campbell and Olympic Gold Medallist Charmaine Crooks at a speech I made in support of the olympic bid. Cool!
Here's me with our friendly, neighbourhood BC Premier Gordon Campbell and Olympic Gold Medallist Charmaine Crooks at a speech I made in support of the olympic bid. Cool!
find out more at indieallies.meetup.com
Vancouver's number 4!!! Cool! If you want to come and be a part of great conversation, sign up!
See you August 12!
August 06, 2003
I promised myself when I started this blog that I wouldn't log when the pain was really bad. I don't usually like to read what comes out of this dark place.
Ah, screw it. I can always delete this one if I get embarassed about it.
I can absolutely not believe how bad the pain is right now. I don't know what to do. I feel frantic. I feel uncapable of thought or reason. I wish I could explain it, to get it out so that maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I just can't.
I usually avoid other "sick" people when I'm feeling low, maybe out of pride or not wanting to be reminded, but I came across these folks on Mike Todd's blog and instead of being brought lower, I was blessed beyond measure at the faith they have in circumstances so much more dire than my own. They have increased my faith, to be sure. Pray for them. and me.
Ah, screw it. I can always delete this one if I get embarassed about it.
I can absolutely not believe how bad the pain is right now. I don't know what to do. I feel frantic. I feel uncapable of thought or reason. I wish I could explain it, to get it out so that maybe it wouldn't be so bad. I just can't.
I usually avoid other "sick" people when I'm feeling low, maybe out of pride or not wanting to be reminded, but I came across these folks on Mike Todd's blog and instead of being brought lower, I was blessed beyond measure at the faith they have in circumstances so much more dire than my own. They have increased my faith, to be sure. Pray for them. and me.
Are Bloggers like flashers?
"we decided that while the blogs themselves are not like being flashed, bloggers can certainly act like flashers.
As such, bloggers quickly and blanketly reveal intimate parts of their day, thoughts, and sometimes soul to an unknown and limitless audience. They come into an area (be it cyberspace in this analogy), quickly throw open their coats to show the world their most personal self, then run off. This is the mass communication I talk about in my blog all the time – be it one to many or one to few."
-kaye trammel, the ethics of blogs
"we decided that while the blogs themselves are not like being flashed, bloggers can certainly act like flashers.
As such, bloggers quickly and blanketly reveal intimate parts of their day, thoughts, and sometimes soul to an unknown and limitless audience. They come into an area (be it cyberspace in this analogy), quickly throw open their coats to show the world their most personal self, then run off. This is the mass communication I talk about in my blog all the time – be it one to many or one to few."
-kaye trammel, the ethics of blogs
Ladies and Germs...
Let me take this opportunity to point out the nice new "meetup" image in the upper left-hand corner. It is there, for your clicking convenience, in order to better convey you to the indieallies meetup site so you can join the fun! Please do, the next meetup is August 12th, at 8pm at Grinds and Gallery on Main in Vancouver. There's a meetup in your city!
This will be the end of this shameless plug. Thank you for your time.
Let me take this opportunity to point out the nice new "meetup" image in the upper left-hand corner. It is there, for your clicking convenience, in order to better convey you to the indieallies meetup site so you can join the fun! Please do, the next meetup is August 12th, at 8pm at Grinds and Gallery on Main in Vancouver. There's a meetup in your city!
This will be the end of this shameless plug. Thank you for your time.
Is there a conspiracy among those in the know to condition people against Celine Dion?
I've been visiting my dentist a lot lately, and every time I sit in that chair I notice that they are playing the same Celine album every time. Of course, this begs the question, what association will people build in their heads between Celine and the excruciatingly unpleasent experience of dentalwork?
Sounds a bit clockwork orange-ish to me!
I've been visiting my dentist a lot lately, and every time I sit in that chair I notice that they are playing the same Celine album every time. Of course, this begs the question, what association will people build in their heads between Celine and the excruciatingly unpleasent experience of dentalwork?
Sounds a bit clockwork orange-ish to me!
August 05, 2003
Don't you hate it when you type in the address wrong and get one of those lousy Error: 404 messages? Well, hate it no more... observe the results of too much time on the web designer's hands:
Area 404
Also check out this guy whom I stumbled upon. Apparently there is something to do in Lund, BC...
Area 404
Also check out this guy whom I stumbled upon. Apparently there is something to do in Lund, BC...
August 04, 2003
I recently read this article on alternative worship on the web.
In light of all I've been kvetching about, my issues seem pale in comparison.
I admit, I was one of those who was completely taken aback by the idea of a sign reading "God is in the shit" over the doorway of the meeting place. I hadn't quite gotten to offended when I realized that indeed, there is a heart toward God in all that this group of believers was doing. I am continually wary of alternative-worship for it's own sake, and often I wonder if people are more into stuff like this for the shock value than for the actual sacrifice of praise.
I am amazed at how completely conservative I am, especially considering that my church is not especially conservative, and I became a believer only a few years ago, and wasn't constantly exposed to evangelical Christianity from my childhood. I had real trouble understanding that what this group was doing was true worship... but the bit about the communion somehow touched me deeply, and seemed so much more authentic than the chunks-of-bread-and-little-cups-of-grape-juice thing that I'm used to.
My question is this: Does every believer need alternative forms of worship such as this? I know that I do sometimes, but I am just as often able to meet God significantly in my own home church, in my own times of prayer, etc... as I am when I explore some alternatives. I know several people who are at home and comfortable with more traditional forms of worship and have embraced them: their spiritual walks are deep and stronger for it.
I wonder if it is like our mainstream society: most people are entertained by mainstream movies and entertainment; a significant proportion will investigate further and look for something different, something edgy, to catch their attention. I'm not saying worship is entertainment at all, but wondering if it is a similar kind of people who long for something different to express what lies within.
In light of all I've been kvetching about, my issues seem pale in comparison.
I admit, I was one of those who was completely taken aback by the idea of a sign reading "God is in the shit" over the doorway of the meeting place. I hadn't quite gotten to offended when I realized that indeed, there is a heart toward God in all that this group of believers was doing. I am continually wary of alternative-worship for it's own sake, and often I wonder if people are more into stuff like this for the shock value than for the actual sacrifice of praise.
I am amazed at how completely conservative I am, especially considering that my church is not especially conservative, and I became a believer only a few years ago, and wasn't constantly exposed to evangelical Christianity from my childhood. I had real trouble understanding that what this group was doing was true worship... but the bit about the communion somehow touched me deeply, and seemed so much more authentic than the chunks-of-bread-and-little-cups-of-grape-juice thing that I'm used to.
My question is this: Does every believer need alternative forms of worship such as this? I know that I do sometimes, but I am just as often able to meet God significantly in my own home church, in my own times of prayer, etc... as I am when I explore some alternatives. I know several people who are at home and comfortable with more traditional forms of worship and have embraced them: their spiritual walks are deep and stronger for it.
I wonder if it is like our mainstream society: most people are entertained by mainstream movies and entertainment; a significant proportion will investigate further and look for something different, something edgy, to catch their attention. I'm not saying worship is entertainment at all, but wondering if it is a similar kind of people who long for something different to express what lies within.
"BY MICKEY CONLON
The Catholic Register Week of November 4, 2001, page 12 (printed with permission)
Say what you will about Henri Nouwen - call him a brilliant man, an intellectual, a man ahead of his times - the one thing that can’t be denied is that he was a man consumed by his faith."
(found on the Henri Nouwen Literary Centre webpage)
When I die, I want people to say of me: "she was a woman consumed by her faith." Or maybe, "a woman consumed by God." (Col. 3:3) What a thought! To have been consumed by the living God. hmmm.
The Catholic Register Week of November 4, 2001, page 12 (printed with permission)
Say what you will about Henri Nouwen - call him a brilliant man, an intellectual, a man ahead of his times - the one thing that can’t be denied is that he was a man consumed by his faith."
(found on the Henri Nouwen Literary Centre webpage)
When I die, I want people to say of me: "she was a woman consumed by her faith." Or maybe, "a woman consumed by God." (Col. 3:3) What a thought! To have been consumed by the living God. hmmm.
August 03, 2003
This is so cool...
never near a catholic church when you need one? light a prayer candle online: http://www.rejesus.co.uk/spirituality/post_prayer/index.html
mmmm...
never near a catholic church when you need one? light a prayer candle online: http://www.rejesus.co.uk/spirituality/post_prayer/index.html
mmmm...
The new 2004 Ikea catalogue arrived at my doorstep this weekend. Yippeee!
I can't say exactly why I love Ikea and associated catalogues, but there's something irresistable about cheap, cute furniture. I wish they could redecorate my whole apartment.
Wait a minute. They actually have.
I'm moving next weekend to an equally cute little basement suite and it has me fully into "nesting" mode. I just want to decorate, decorate, decorate. One little hitch - exams. This whole summer semester thing seemed like a good idea before my health fell apart and I had to move! Ah well, I'm looking forward to being a bum for the fall. More time for blogging!
I can't say exactly why I love Ikea and associated catalogues, but there's something irresistable about cheap, cute furniture. I wish they could redecorate my whole apartment.
Wait a minute. They actually have.
I'm moving next weekend to an equally cute little basement suite and it has me fully into "nesting" mode. I just want to decorate, decorate, decorate. One little hitch - exams. This whole summer semester thing seemed like a good idea before my health fell apart and I had to move! Ah well, I'm looking forward to being a bum for the fall. More time for blogging!
I learned something in church today.
I sat there during the music worship set and yes, it wasn't filled with my personal favourite worship songs, but I was there. And then I realized what maybe I had been ignoring earlier this week in my missives on worship.
It's not about me.
So, yeah, certain types of music draw me into worship more than others, and, yes, I prefer to be drawn in rather than to have to lean in myself; either way, worship of God is what we were created for. I would almost say that it is my responsibility to set my heart and expectations right, to lay them down so that I could worship, even to a brass marching band if that's where I was.
I honestly prefer a certain sound, tempo and depth of worship music. But God prefers my worship. So I need an attitude check every time I sit there, not entering into His courts with praise. Am I waiting to worship my God until the music is right? Yikes.
I sat there during the music worship set and yes, it wasn't filled with my personal favourite worship songs, but I was there. And then I realized what maybe I had been ignoring earlier this week in my missives on worship.
It's not about me.
So, yeah, certain types of music draw me into worship more than others, and, yes, I prefer to be drawn in rather than to have to lean in myself; either way, worship of God is what we were created for. I would almost say that it is my responsibility to set my heart and expectations right, to lay them down so that I could worship, even to a brass marching band if that's where I was.
I honestly prefer a certain sound, tempo and depth of worship music. But God prefers my worship. So I need an attitude check every time I sit there, not entering into His courts with praise. Am I waiting to worship my God until the music is right? Yikes.
