Indeed it was a cracking weekend - work, rest and play!
Enjoying the World Cup - job done by England last night to win the group undefeated. Plenty of folks bemoaning that, which I don't understand. I think we have played ok - the standard of the lesser teams is certainly improving, and they seem to have less fear than in past tournaments. The aim of many teams, ours too, used to be secure a draw, then another, and hope to snatch a victory to qualify. Therefore the football in Germany has been much more open I think.
Pleased to share some of my story twice in church on Sunday - haven't had a backlash personally or felt insecure about doing it. People seemed receptive to the service with a couple in tears over my bit - seemed to touch a nerve and I will try to follow up with them. I did get a few hugs too, one from a bear of a man who is 6' 6" - felt in danger for my life! Nonetheless a touching and surprising moment in public.
I do feel called to use my past experiences to be real like that and hopefully to open a window for others to receive God's love and healing - goodness knows I need it!
P.S. wanna check out the England v Paraguay event we ran @ St Paul's? See http://www.christiansinsport.org.uk/
Who am I?
- Dan
- Worked in Banking and Credit Management. Spent some time in the Music business. Currently a Development Manager for the YMCA - I build Housing Projects for the homeless and have converted a dilapidated pub into a youth centre. Best job ever! Was a house-husband for two years while also on the staff of my church. I'm a single parent with a wonderful son who is 9. I love being a Dad and run Dads + Lads courses, plus lead a weekly lunch time gathering for men. I became a Christian aged 16 - Jesus has lifted me out of the pit on more than one occasion! Though my feet are on the rock I stumble on!
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