Accentuate the positive
"You've got to accentuate the positive,Eliminate the negative,And latch on to the affirmative,Don't mess with Mister In-Between..."(Johnny Mercer)It's been one of those days today. One where I've really struggled to keep positive... I've put on a brave face but it's wearing a bit thin tonight. You know, sometimes folk don't realise how a throwaway comment can really hit a raw nerve; how it can really hurt someone deep down. I could have expected such a low point I suppose, after such a high at the weekend.Perhaps tomorrow will see a turning point. I'm praying

The Way Of Holiness
Isaiah 35 (New International Version)1-2 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendour of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the splendour of our God.3-4 Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstop

Stray thoughts from the Territorial Congress
I am pleased to be in Bristol this weekend for The Salvation Army's Territorial Congress. Although it's a long weekend it's one I really enjoy... meeting loads of people I know! One high spot is when people encourage and challenge you. Here's just a few of the things said to me today that I need to note and unpack later: "...it's not what you know it's who you know..." "...is the way you have chosen easy?" "...are you the only one who does this?" "...whatever you do, stay close to Him". More later...

Being Me
Do I attract you? Do I repulse you with my queasy smile?Am I too dirty? Am I too flirty?Do I like what you like?I got to be wholesome, I could be loathsomeGuess I'm a little bit shyWhy don't you like me?Why don't you like me without making me try?I tried to be like Grace Kelly (mmmm)But all her looks were too sad (ahhh ahhh)So I tried a little Freddie (mmm)I've gone identity mad!I could be brown, I could be blueI could be violet skyI could be hurtful, I could be purpleI could be anything you likeGotta be green, Gotta be meanGotta be everything moreWhy don't you lik

Heading towards year end
2009 has almost run its course, and this is a time of the year when everybody's thoughts focus on Christmas and New Year. Well, most of us... Where does the time go?Well, looking back on a busy 2009 I am pleased to report that I have achieved so many of my personal goals for this year. A few major ones have eluded me - but not for the want of trying. However, I am further reminded that the year is not yet over. There is still time... One final push may see us to further victory!No retreating, Hell defeating, Shoulder to shoulder we stand;God look down. with glory crown our conquering band.Victory for meThrough the bl