5 February 2012

If Jesus Were Born Today

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So tomorrow is Christmas. Everywhere around the world, Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, 2011 years ago*. It is a time of rejoicing, family and celebration. People give gifts to commemorate the gift-giving by the Magi We hang tinsel in honour of the story of the spider that protected Jesus, Mary & Joseph on their flight to Egypt. But what if Jesus was born now, in our Social Media world? Well here's 2 videos showing what that might look like. Thanks to my … [Read more...]

Enjoy the Simple Things

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My wife reminded me this morning about how important the simple things in life are. She had a great day a few days ago because she really enjoyed her shower lol. She also spoke at length over breakfast this morning about how much better her day is if she has a pretty ribbon in her hair. I've never tried ribbons in my hair, but the concept is sound. I believe we are hardwired to get enjoyment out of simple things. Our ancestors for thousands of years would have gained pleasure from these … [Read more...]