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What do you mean by a ‘good sermon’? (1 Thess 2)

Originally posted on Utumishi Blog:
Clear – “declare to you…” (v2 cf. vv6-7, 11) Christ-centred – “…the gospel of God” (v2 cf. vv4, 8, 9) Careful – “our appeal does not spring from error… but just as we have been entrusted… so we speak” (vv3-4 cf. v13) Cutting – “not to please man but to please God…

Progress not Perfection

We tried the HIIT routine again today from last week and failed to move beyond interval 40. But technically we were better, which is progress!

Recurring Knee Pain? Try VMO Training

What the chuff is a VMO? VMO stands for vastus medialis oblique and is part of the vastus medialis quadriceps muscle at the front of the thigh. The position of the vastus medialis oblique is just above and to the inside of the knee cap. The fibres of VMO have a more oblique alignment thanContinue reading “Recurring Knee Pain? Try VMO Training”

Crocodile Tears

I had a profound moment recently with my good friend Pansaonic Viera while chilling out at the end of a long day. (He is a quality guy but can impose himself too much at times so Mairi and I need to get the backgammon or Uno set out). Anyway… Channel-hopping as I was, up cameContinue reading “Crocodile Tears”

FbN2 Fitness Blender Challenge: 30, 40, 50 or 60?

We follow Fitness Blender as an excellent part of our exercise plan. Amongst swimming, BodyPump, weights and other CV exercise, it’s great to have some HIIT routines (High Intensity Interval Training) to challenge different energy/fitness systems. Here’s a particularly hard Fitness Blender HIIT challenge. Why not give it a go and see what interval youContinue reading “FbN2 Fitness Blender Challenge: 30, 40, 50 or 60?”

40th European Goal

This week Steven Gerrard scored his 40th European goal in an important 2-1 Champ’s League group match against Ludogorets Razgrad.

Disruptive Thinkers

Within your world of creativity, with something you’ve written, produced, conceived or presented, it’s good to ask “how could this be better?” rather than only “what do you like about this?”. The pathway of constructive criticism should lead to better output. Not discouragement.

Celebrate the Rain

I was whinging in the rain, once I remember well It was cold and grey and to the bone I could tell Memories of summer had faded as vapour Lost in damp denim and golfing umbrellas “You should be thankful”, said she, amidst the clatter Of rain on tarp and pitter patter “‘Tis a signContinue reading “Celebrate the Rain”

Fitness Blender Shout Out

Shooting Great Looking Video at Night

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