Two Destinations

When Jesus speaks of the kingdom of heaven, he always points out that there are two possible destinations, inside the kingdom or outside the kingdom. Outside is the darkness and weeping and gnashing of teeth, inside is the wedding feast. We have to go the way of Jesus to get in. We have to follow him and accept his salvation which he holds out to all who will trust in him. Only Jesus can decide who goes in to the feast and who is left outside. Ask him to make you fit for the kingdom, now.

The Apostle Paul

I love to write about Bible stories on Squidoo. I have written a page about the Apostle Paul. He had a very exciting life which included travel all around the Meditteranean. He began life as a staunch Jew but converted to Christianity. He was a most influential person in the nuturing of the early church. To read more take the link below.

Interesting Bible People: Paul

Would you like to write poetry?

I've written a page just for you, where you can find lots of tips on how to write your own poems. Sometimes the trouble is finding a subject to write about. On this page you will find lots of different ideas to start you off. There are links to all sorts of writing prompts and visual ones too. I particularly like to take about eight words from the dictionary at random. This can lead to quite exciting topics. Of course practising your art is important. The poetry is like clear water at the bottom of a well, you have to dip your bucket in to get a result. I hope you find this page helpful and enjoy many hours of writing poetry.

How To Write A Poem Just Like Me

Josiah

Josiah is one of the good kings of Judah in the Bible. He is proof that we come to God on our own and not because of the faith of our parents. Josiah was a good king. It is true his great grandfather, Hezekiah, was a really good king too, but his grandfather and father were bad kings who worshipped idols. Josiah cleared all the idols out of the temple and reinstated the true worship of God. And yet his children did not follow in his footsteps. Three of his sons succeeded him one by one and then Judah was taken into captivity in Babylon. There are two things to learn here, one is you can't rely on your parents' belief, you have to come on your own and also do not be discouraged if your parents are bad examples, God may well still accept you if you come to him in spirit and in truth.God has no grand children.

Learn Music theory with Ease

I have written four pages that start you off with music theory. If you take them one step at a time you should find no difficulty in understanding them and they will help you with your sight reading on your chosen instrument. Here are the links to the first and second pages. You can find links on them to take you to 3 and 4..

Theory of Music(1)
Theory of Music(2)

Would you like to play a musical instrument?

Do you know you can get great enjoyment out of playing a musical instrument even if you start as an adult? You won't become a concert pianist or violinist but nevertheless you can have lots of fun. Also it makes you appreciate more those who are great soloists. Below I have put links to some of my pages that encourage you to start right away. All you need is determination and enthusiasm.

Learning the Violin as an Adult
Learning the Recorder as an Adult
Learning the Piano as an Adult

It's raining again in England

Why do we hate the rain so in England?
When it patters on our window
And lashes in the street?
This is God's wonderful gift of Life to us,
Making the pastures lush and green,
Filling the cows with wholesome milk.
Why do we hate it so?

Why?
When it makes us fat and rich do we say,
"What an awful day!"
When our very lives depend on it.
Many would happily exchange it with us
For their constantly burning, cruel sun.
Many would say," Let us have your home in the green valleys.
You can have our desert sand
And rocky, bare hills."
Then we might realize our ingratitude.
Then we might turn to God and be thankful.
Thank you, Lord for the full rushing river.
Thank you Lord for the spongy moor,
That holds the rain ready for later.
Thank you Lord for the puddles the children love to splash in.
(If Health and Safety will let them do it any more.)
Thank you for the grey days of rain
That make us appreciate the sunny days more.
Thank you for a wholesome variety.
Made of all things.

We moan about the rain in England, but where you live you would probably like some more, so that your crops will grow. Is there something you take for granted when you should be thankful?