Sunday, November 25, 2007

"No one is blind in heaven..."

That's the quote of the evening, from Maxine McKew, who at this point looks like she might take the federal seat of Bennelong, making John Howard only the second serving Prime Minister to lose his seat in an election. Yikes. The quote comes from a 90 year old blind nun in McKew's electorate. Not a great deal of context was given as McKew recalled the very true words of hope from the elderly woman; they were part of a speech where McKew related some of her personal highlights from the campaign. But it was a nice reminder of the 'second kingdom' of which we are a part.

It's been a while since posting but I blame the following things:

- A new girlfriend (Jasmine herself says "I've replaced the blog! I've replaced the blog!");
- Facebook;
- College exams;
- Martin Luther (on whom I was writing a project/thesis thing).

So now that I have finished that enormous trial of mental endurance and godliness which is Moore Theological College, what am I going to do? Get back to blogging of course. Issues to write about include:

1. Some things which were stimulated by the hundreds and hundreds of pages of Luther which I read over the last 4 months;
2. Some thoughts on singleness which were actually stirred by some ethics lectures we had at college last year;
3. Some stuff on my College experience;
4. A theology of happiness (what the heck was I thinking? Goodness me...)

But its been a while, so I might still be talkin', but is anyone listnin'?

17 comments:

michael jensen said...

right here and waiting.

Dave Miers said...

welcome back.

you have at least 2 readers (or subscribers)

Anonymous said...

Yikes - better the devil than the devil you know!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Marty,
Good to see you back in business. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the singleness topic.

I'm thinking of raising the issue of singleness at next year's Sydnod, if I have another go at it. It seems to me that too often Christians may project the image that we're all about families (e.g. Family First), which, in light of the changing demographics of the wider society, could hamper the cause of the mission, if single people don't feel that we're interested in them.

I have to admit that I starting thinking about this topic after having sat through another Saturday afternoon "men's talk" at a conference. Yes, it was the standard men's talk - "Avoid porn (don't Christian men in Sydney have any other besetting sins besides porn!!!!) and be a godly leader of your wife & family. Given that it's likely that I'll never have a wife & family, it would be nice if someone could give a men's talk aimed at single guys for a change.

P.S. Can you contact Nigel Webb about next Sunday night.

Matthew Moffitt said...

welcome back, and well done.

Justin said...

JAsmine? Coolio.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you're back Marty.

Keith said...

sure people are listening!bring on the Luther, I say!

byron smith said...

I'm here (if a little belatedly). Seems I haven't missed anything in the meantime. :-)

Anonymous said...

congratulations again on finishing moore brother! cheers. kev

Anonymous said...

hey Marty... what does 2008 hold for you brother? where will we find you?

amy said...

I just surfed on in and would like to read what you have to say. Blessings to you on your call to ministry.

May God enfold you and guide every step of your journey.

Kamal Weerakoon said...

I'm still listenin', but you haven't said anything for two months...

TS said...

Your audience awaits, and I certainly count myself among them, having enjoyed what I've read so far... Glory to God, and peace be with you!

Anonymous said...

I think she obviously has replaced the blog... where's the blog?!
Rob

byron smith said...

Looks like said girlfriend really did finish off this blog...

Hope you guys are well. I should always remember your anniversary!

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