The poetry in this is phenomenal and the video/music compliment its strength powerfully. It is contemporary, very relevant to now, prophetic, challenging and hopeful. Listen carefully – it will move you. Immanuel (Hope has Answered) from Mothlight Creative on Vimeo Many thanks to the creators for this amazing piece of art.

I’m a big fan of not stressing at Christmas time, so rather than spend time writing up a new post to encourage people to do Christmas differently, I thought I would just repost one I wrote last year 1. Eat Less We all know it and we’ve all participated in it. We know it as simply having a good feed. It could also be known as Christmas gluttony. Christmas is a time for many of [...]

At its heart, Obama’s Nobel acceptance speech reveals that even this most eloquent and reflective of presidents cannot find a new vocabulary to describe America’s relationship with, and role in, the world. The reason is clear: such a vocabulary cannot exist in the geopolitical framework in which Obama, whatever his intentions, feels constrained to operate. Instead, the myth of American exceptionalism must be reasserted; it is the only way the president, and the American people [...]

If you listened to the rhetoric that came out of the mouths of many politicians, NGO’s and even some business leaders in the lead up to the climate change discussions currently being held in Copenhagen, you would be forgiven for thinking that the world is doomed if the politicians don’t get it right this month.

There’s a better way. Check out Advent Conspiracy. Worship Fully. Spend Less. Give More. Love All.

I consider myself a budding amateur photographer – a beginner with a keen interest to develop in the art. You can check out my stuff over at Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/made2serve For me, the journey into photography has been a long time coming. I had a film SLR when I was younger, but never had the know-how or the patience to grow with it, though a number of people said I had an eye for it. Once [...]

Farmstock – be there or… not there. Seriously, this looks like a great gig and it’s blimmin cheap. Having heard of a few of the bands myself I can attest to the fact that the music will be awesome and what better way to spend a summer evening than at Dave’s house, hanging out on a farm with friends enjoying good music and eating BBQ food! Plus, all the proceeds good to TEAR Fund. Yay [...]

While in India, I had the opportunity to talk to a few young people living in poverty who have New Zealand sponsors. I asked one young guy (11 years old) what he would wish for if he could have one wish and know without a doubt that it would come true. The circumstances that young man lives in could only be described as poverty. This is where he lives: This young man was doing well [...]

Yesterday in our home, we indulged in one of our Christmas traditions – we put up the Christmas tree. For me this has never been a big deal, but throw in my 3 year old daughter whose love language seems to be gifts and the whole game has changed. Putting up the Christmas tree is now a festive occasion of sites, giggles, smiles, excitement, play, learning and an amazing amount of joy just at the [...]

Joy Davidson talks about her experiences growing up in Zimbabwe, the changes she experienced and the situation for the people living there now.