Godparents are something of an anachronism nowadays. I think that asking someone you trust to watch out for your kid is invaluable. There will come a time when Steph & I are anathema to our children, and when having another set of thoughtful, loving Christians praying for them and giving them wise counsel just seems like… Continue reading Godparents
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Family Life
Valentine’s Day #15
Fourteen years ago to the day, my eternally patient wife (then bemused girlfriend) spent her Valentine’s Day afternoon helping me move into a sharehouse with some bozo. Practical, self-sacrificial, and loving – what more could you look for in a valentine.
Great Things From 2009
After digging around on the computer to find out why my SSD was running out of space, I stumbled across my old iWeb projects. Goodness me, Apple has released some top-notch software in the past. If you haven’t played with it, the last-updated-seven-years-ago iWeb application is still the best web page maker in existence, and thanks to… Continue reading Great Things From 2009
Vale, ..
Sore. Unlike earlier, before we knew you were you were no more. Before the last battle you were carried through the stable door by the lion, whose roar brought forth the world, who separated south from north. And whose deeds at the stone table are worth trusting – even as the donkey brays that he cut short… Continue reading Vale, ..
Vale, .
We know the one who beat death chose to let you face it before we could face you. And that after we see death, we’ll get to hold you as we bask in the glory of our saviour’s face.
Tin Man
They say the appropriate gift is tin. Perhaps “they” here are New Zealanders who struggle wuth theer vowels end hev muxed up theer “e”s with their “i”s. Maybe “they” figured that after so many years rusted onto each other, it was only appropriate to share a corrosion-safe metal. Or perhaps “they” decided to give a… Continue reading Tin Man
Theological Liberalism
Me: “If you eat your pizza you can have some icecream.” 3yo: “No! Icecream first, then pizza!” Me: “No, the rule is -” 3yo: “No! I don’t want it.” Me: “Look, who’s the boss in our house?” 3yo: “Jesus.” Me: “You’re right, but to whom does Jesus delegate his -” 3yo: “No! Jesus says in… Continue reading Theological Liberalism
Never not knowing
So our daughters’ Nanna has acquired a second-hand iPhone. She’s always been passionate about education and learning. A teacher by training & trade, we joke that our girls come back from visiting her with five more points of IQ. The iPhone, however, is taking her a bit of getting used to. Truth be told, her… Continue reading Never not knowing
Sadness
After almost 30 years of owning the brown and white house on Brenda Street, the older Gears have gone. The past few weeks have been spent watching and helping as loads of memories were packed into boxes and moved into garages. But the reality of it is only now starting to hit home. No more… Continue reading Sadness
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