Tuesday, November 11, 2008

the godly gentleman

follows after Jesus
is a leader
initiates
points her to God, always
is strong
is confident
is gentle
is servant-hearted
is supportive
opens doors
pulls out chairs
takes the bill
refills her glass first
affirms
validates
compliments
complements a lady
pursues her
waits til she's ready
waits for her
provides
adores her
looks after her

i want a gentleman.

Friday, November 7, 2008

something to do alone

have coffee in a cafe (not take-away) by yourself.
bring your Bible
bring your journal
bring a good pen that won't run out
bring a Bible study - my picks are John Stott on the book of Romans, Kay Arthur's "Lord I Want to Know You.

PLACES I RECOMMEND FOR THIS-- fair trade cafe in glebe, cinque or vargabar in newtown, azzuri at uSyd, tart in erskineville, gloria jean's in campsie, bello in burwood, german bakery at mac centre.. (let us know if you reccomend other cafes with chilled out atmos..)

pick a table where you won't be distracted by other patrons
sit, relax, chill out, you are having coffee with your Creator.
pray - ask Him to speak to you, or to bring to mind what He wants you to learn and see.
open the Word to whatever book you're reading at the moment (I'm on Luke and Psalms)
write in your journal. mind map all the things that are coming to you, even thoughts that might be distracting you. He is God - if you are getting distracted, He will know this.. write them down to allow them to escape and free yourself.