Rain

I was quite impressed by the amount of rain we had today. Take a look at this video clip.

"Sorry I'm late. Traffic was terrible over Paris."

According to this article there are an ever increasing number of international commuters. It seems with all the telecomuting possiblities nowadays, coupled with flexitime, it realy is possible to live in Spain and work in London. And it is true that this may not be much different timewise to some people I know who commute within the UK.

However, while the odd commute may be OK, still, I don't think I'm quite up for that. I like to have a life that can continue in the week, rather than this schizoprenic lifestyle in two cities.

Perfect Weather

I probably have moaned far too many times about the weather this past year. Really it's not that bad. Today however is perfect. Just nipped out to grab lunch and the sky was blue, the temperature not too hot or cold, the breeze in just the right quantity. A great day where you can easily be thankful for the world we've been so privileged to live on. Now I just need to raise my game to being thankful in all circumstances...

Latest Web Browser Setup

Just stepped up to Mozilla Firefox Beta 1 and enabled ClearType for a new and improved web browsing experience.

Acts Challenges

Had quite a challenging sermon on Sunday evening. A challenge from Acts 3, and a very tough one.

Now it's quite possible you may have read my comments (and other peoples) on Steve Tilley's blog about the challenge at the end of Acts 2. This is a big challenge, and yet it does seem achievable in human terms, so although a big challenge, it's not a big and scary and impossible seeming challenge. However, when we get to Acts 3 we're in a whole different ball game.

Here we see Peter and John walking past a begger, who has been unable to walk since birth - about 40 years. Without any hesitation, they tell him in the name of Jesus to walk, and he does. There is no, "if God wants you to walk, then walk", it is clear cut. Why is it then that we don't see this. We can rationalise it and say "Peter and John are special". Well, they did meet Jesus when he was personally performing miracles, but how special were they, really?!?

As the preacher pointed out, these men had come from ordinary backgrounds, and then followed Jesus wholeheartedly. This surely should not be so different from us. They were filled with the holy spirit at Pentecost. Surely though all believers have this given to them. One big difference that can be highlighted is faith. This is something these guys had. They expected God to turn up.

Still, how can we move beyond this, how can we expect God to work through us, and how can we do what God calls us to? This is where everything becomes tricky. I'm not sure from my experience how to make this next step. Maybe a prayer, "Lord I believe, help my unbelief", as used by another seeker back in the days of Jesus. With this, maybe we can build up to that mustard seed of faith. Still, I am a long way off, but hope and pray that my faith one day will stretch this far.

This post may finally be complete, but still, I am a work in progress.

Another Maths Video

I have just discovered that Warwick Uni's maths department have brought out another movie - G103 as a sequal to their fine video. Still, I don't think this one has such good casting as the last one (How can you beat Jon Potts as a Mathematical Tyler Durden?).

P.S. - I haven't forgotten about my Acts post - it'll be done soon - at least before the weekend is out.

Car Illness

My car was ill again. This time turned out to be the brakes. Is now feeling much better, with new rear brake cylinders and brake shoes. I hope it will remain healthy for a while now. Still was a pain last weekend. Probably did me good doing a little walking. I'm greatful also to all those who gave me lifts (although I doubt any of them read this).

I have some pics to put up on here of my sister's graduation. They shall eventually appear in the photos section of the site. But first I will have more blogs to write. I think I have two subjects to cover over the next few days, so for once it might actually be worth reading this. Then again, as it's a blog, some things might just be too much about random stuff going on with me. See what you think.