Thursday, 26 January 2012
the big move
The blogger journey has been fun and blogger.com has served me well. However the need for a mobile app has seen the move to wordpress, so in an attempt to blog more frequently the blog has moved to www.timbeattie.wordpress.com so with a little reminiscent tear in my eye I bid farewell from here, for now.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
The doctrine of Christmas
Ok so tomorrow is the last day in November, which means it is only 2 sleeps until December, or less if you are an insomniac. Christmas is getting closer and I can’t wait; I am so excited this year, even more than usual. Recently I was reading an article written by Tim Keller on why Christmas matters and he talks about ‘the doctrine of Christmas’ and how it is unique.
He writes, ‘On one hand, you’ve got religions that say God is so immanent in all things that incarnation is normal. If you’re a Buddhist or Hindu, God is immanent in everything. On the other hand, religions like Islam and Judaism say God is so transcendent over all things that incarnation is impossible. But Christianity is unique. It doesn’t say incarnation is normal, but it doesn’t say it is impossible. It says God is so immanent that it is possible, but he is so transcendent that the incarnation of God in the person of Jesus Christ is a history-altering, life-transforming, paradigm-shattering event.’
What makes this doctrine even more wonderful is that the incarnation is for each of us on a personal level. Jesus entered this world so that I could have the privilege of experiencing his love and grace first hand. For me this paints a picture of a beautiful time of year.
He writes, ‘On one hand, you’ve got religions that say God is so immanent in all things that incarnation is normal. If you’re a Buddhist or Hindu, God is immanent in everything. On the other hand, religions like Islam and Judaism say God is so transcendent over all things that incarnation is impossible. But Christianity is unique. It doesn’t say incarnation is normal, but it doesn’t say it is impossible. It says God is so immanent that it is possible, but he is so transcendent that the incarnation of God in the person of Jesus Christ is a history-altering, life-transforming, paradigm-shattering event.’
What makes this doctrine even more wonderful is that the incarnation is for each of us on a personal level. Jesus entered this world so that I could have the privilege of experiencing his love and grace first hand. For me this paints a picture of a beautiful time of year.
Katie Herzig - New album out in the UK
New album is just out in the UK, quite intrigued to get a listen. Hope there isnt to much messing about with electronic-y sounds. Here is a little gem of a duet with Matthew Perryman Jones.
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Psalm 139 - examining the inside
Psalm 139.... Taking lead from the Psalmist and asking God to try me, and know my thoughts, is in my part a request that asks for divine intervention in examining more than what sits on the surface for everyone else to see, but what it is that is growing at the roots of my character.
It doesn’t take much thought to conclude that it is from this place, deep within, that our character is truly revealed. We can manipulate our character in a way that allows it to look good in front of others but how much more fulfilling would it be if our character was to look good in front of our own eyes and the eyes of our creator, not from any manipulation on our part but from an honest reflection of our hearts. Part of the beauty of our situation is that we don’t have to journey along this road by ourselves, but that when we look ahead, behind and all around God is there, a reassuring presence that overflows from this relationship. I pray that I can allow this relationship to define me and to do it from the inside out.
It doesn’t take much thought to conclude that it is from this place, deep within, that our character is truly revealed. We can manipulate our character in a way that allows it to look good in front of others but how much more fulfilling would it be if our character was to look good in front of our own eyes and the eyes of our creator, not from any manipulation on our part but from an honest reflection of our hearts. Part of the beauty of our situation is that we don’t have to journey along this road by ourselves, but that when we look ahead, behind and all around God is there, a reassuring presence that overflows from this relationship. I pray that I can allow this relationship to define me and to do it from the inside out.
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
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