A few years ago I came across a Bible proverb that grabbed my attention as it seemed so absurd: “Whoever who hates correction is stupid.” Let’s be honest, none of us like being corrected. We all know that we’re not perfect; but who likes our faults pointed out? Especially when we think we’ve done quite […]
Ok, so were back with another in the ultimate top ten ever made, and this time I am playing it safe with one of the most well known bible verses ever. Or am I? 08. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall […]
Welcome back fellas, let’s do another in our top ten list of my favourite bible verses. Don’t forget, we would love to hear from you and know what you think. 09. Blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a […]
If you have been in connection with CVM for a while or been to any of our events you will know that the top 10 isn’t just something we do, we own it. I’m not sure where or how this started but we love a good top ten at CVM, and when it comes to […]
A few weeks ago, I completed my CVM Grand Challenge. It was a deeply moving weekend in my life, and in the lives of those who accompanied me. I was asked during the final climb, on Snowdon, what had been the most significant aspect of the weekend for me. Surprisingly it was this; over that […]
1. You We made it, congratulations and thank you for journeying with me over this 10 week adventure. I hope it has been interesting and engaging, I enjoyed writing this series of blogs. OK, no.1, you matter. In the list by Aseem, published by the Observer, the top slot goes to this one, ‘you matter’. […]
Fake news everything is fake news … been reflecting on this a bit recently and thinking about the subject of ‘dits’ .. a ‘dit’ is naval parlance for a ‘story’ all of which are based on fact … some of course more so than others, but that’s what a good dit should be … in […]
2. Thinking clearly Being able to distinguish between facts and opinions. At Bible College I struggled with this transformation of the mind. At no.2 in the list of the top 10 important things you need to know in life we find this one, ‘thinking clearly’. Essentially this is defined as being able to distinguish between […]
3. 20 Minutes We are nearly there, I hope you are still with me working through this 10 episode blog extravaganza! In at number 3 is a routine and pattern called the 20 minute morning and night rule. It doesn’t need a huge amount of explanation as it is essentially suggesting that habit, routine and […]
How often have you have you woken up grumpy or felt nervous in a new situation? Emotions are an important part of our make up as human beings. But just because you feel a certain way, does that mean that you are stuck with that feeling? I hear people talk about how they feel helpless […]
