“Hold on Loosely”

Thought this was awesome and worth a re-blog

The kingdom of heaven is like a man (or woman) in a field who found invaluable treasure. They went away and, with joy, sold everything they had and bought that field.

hannahthomas731's avatarThe Ground Floor

Two years ago, Judah and I were considering a possible move back to Pennsylvania. I never ever wanted to live here again but God was working something on my heart. I found this old draft I had written during that time. I thought it was an appropriate blog post as God is still working these things out in me!

My little Levi is 15 months old. He is still not walking yet but he’s taken a few steps on his own. I recently posted a video of the very first steps he took. I was so proud! After about the 500th time of watching, I noticed something….my hands. I held him there and stabled his legs. I continued to hold him as he took a step or two. Then I let go. I watched my hands hold on tight and then let go to see him walk. I had to…

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Writing Songs of Worship: A Couple of Tips

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever been given for writing songs is from a top, top guy called Steve Parsons who once gave me the analogy of moving into a new house and turning on the kitchen tap for the first time in months: initially as the water runs it can be muddy-brown and not fit for much; after a while it runs clear and the clarity comes allowing you (and others) to drink. Continue reading “Writing Songs of Worship: A Couple of Tips”

Care Scotland

Spending time with my friend @theoweir at @carescot has been a breath of fresh air in recent months. Stuart heads up the Scottish arm of Care, based in Glasgow.

In working with these guys, I have had my eyes opened to the valuable difference being made in parliament by Christians who want to influence our society and culture by tackling some of the huge issues that we pray and care about.

Check this video out:

Hipsters & Homelessness

Despite its regular usage nowadays, the term Hipster is apparently way more difficult to define than the frequent use of the sub-cultural word might suggest. Check out the etymology and historical sojourn of the term here:

Living in Edinburgh’s New Town district as a wannabe Hipster myself, (in that I’m not trying to be a Hipster or trying to look like one especially, but I suspect I might have stylistic leanings that way), I am spoilt for choice for expensive barbers and stylists where I can go to go grab a hair cut and a beard trim complete with beard oils and double shots of single malt whisky. Really. My birthday-treat hair cut at Ruffians last month was amazing: “cup of tea or coffee, sir…or a whisky?” …. Nick’s slightly disinterested, dismissive facial gives way to a wide-eyed expression of “yes, please!”. Continue reading “Hipsters & Homelessness”

Find Me In The River

The final gig in God’s Great Dance Floor UK Tour kicked off last night in Edinburgh. It was beautiful, it was memorable, it was powerful, it was intimate and probably, for that reason, the best gig I’ve ever been to. Here’s a more intimate moment. Continue reading “Find Me In The River”