"Law is one of the most important means by which a Western society remains socially cohesive while encouraging the autonomy of its individual members and the achieving of its social, political and economic goals."

when people are so so damn sinful - dammit - but God is still so so unthinkably loving and gracious.

Am I being too demanding? I feel like my concerns are valid... Yet I second guess myself too much. I want to let go (right now and for the long term), I also want to hold on (for the long term...)

I feel like I'm at it again - asking and being vulnerable because I may be judged/rejected for my opinion. But hey, I guess that's what a relationship is ( Read more... )

Still thinking about GG tonight. Looking at James 5:1-7 in light of Proverbs 30 has such SIGNIFICANT SIGNIFICANT implications. What does it mean to invest, have insurance, have superannuation etc?? So keen for the talk on Sunday and also chat with Mike about this. This is really challenging!!!

When the SG members are all so well thought out already. When half of them are so so tight amd it's hard to mesh with them. It's already week 7 and I feel like there hasn't been much progress.

But confident that God will still work. God's word never comes back empty and he will grow them all even when I feel and am uncapable to do all I want to.

feeling so tired today. did some campaigning with GB. had SG. then impromptu meet up with Caitlin. More crying... I'm starting to see a trend.

All I want to do is to hide in my house catching up on all the work I need to do, or hang out with my faves far far away. 

couldn't sleep properly. slept around 4 hours, then listened to gospel of Mark - it was only an hour. then got up, did some readings, now bludging on the computer. dangit when student portal is on maintenance during the early hours on Sat morning... clearly that's when the least number of students wanna log in ( Read more... )

I often disagree with my parents' theology of minute issues, but their generosity is always worth admiring and learning from.

Just came back from a jog. Seriously can't believe it's already September... it felt like I only came back for a short while.
So many things to be thankful for - for Jesus!! for God's goodness in education, family, friends (his church!). Humbled but also needing more confidence because my God is a powerful God who commits to my good even when it ( Read more... )

Only realising now how often I don't think of far-reaching consequences from things I learn in my degree. But maybe the ability to see further comes from experience and being with people who have gained that ability