On the 18th April I had an awesome experience. As I have blogged about before I work for TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) Europe. At the moment we are based in my home town but TBN have bought premises in London and are refitting them to be studios so that many different kinds of programme can be filmed here in the UK for the first time on this network.
As part of the celebrations for TBN's 40th Anniversary there was to be a special Praise the Lord programme recorded at the studio on the 18th April. So although the studios are far from finished the main studio was made ready for this recording.
The day did not go to a brilliant start for me. After dropping my boys off at school I headed down to the office where we were meeting to get a minibus to London. However on my way I fell over and landed flat on my front. It was not very dignified but I got quickly up and although a bit shaken got to the office on time.
We arrived in London at about lunchtime and after some fire safety training had a couple of hours spare to get something to eat and help get everything ready for the audience to arrive.
It was great to meet many of our partners who we speak to but had not met in person. Putting faces to the voices on the other end of the telephone was exciting for everyone. They were all just as happy as we were to be there for this historic first recording even though it was not the formal opening of the building and the facilities were a bit rough around the edges.
We all took our seats at 7pm ready for the recording to start. The Martins, a brother and 2 sisters, opened with a song. I have seen them on the television many times while I have been at work but hearing them live was just so much better. The whole audience was on their feet.
Paul Crouch and his son and daughter lead the evening and there were guest Pastors from the London area. The messages from these Pastors were very powerful and I felt as I believe everyone else did in that room that we were all part of the start of wonderful things to come.
It was after midnight by the time we got home but it was an awesome experience. I feel so honoured and blessed to have been a part of it and I can't wait to see the programme when it's broadcast.
Saturday, 20 April 2013
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Words are Powerful
There is that saying "sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me". I don't agree I think words are powerful they can leave wounds that go very deep. They may not be visible but they are still there. Words are also very positive and can really lift your spirits.
The reason I decided to write about this is that I was feeling a bit low this morning. It's the school holidays but my kids have not been very well. Had planned a nice day out yesterday but the kids were not up for it and then I had my in laws visit so things were not going as I had hoped. Then after a bad nights sleep I had work today.
On the way I had to go to the opticians to get my glasses fixed. The lady in the shop said that she really liked how I had my hair, I am growing it at the moment. That simple compliment really lifted my spirits. We also had a bit of a joke about me having more then one screw loose this morning and by the time I got to work I was in a really good mood. All tiredness was forgotten and we had a fantastic day with lots of laughs along the way.
Such a simple thing as a compliment or a critical word really does affect our whole day. It's really amazing. It is also a great responsibility as we often don't realise the affect our words have on other people. It makes me think of that saying "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all". I think the world would be a better place if we were able to stick to that rule.
So I thought I would have a look tonight about what the bible has to say on the subject, after all it is the Word of God.
I am sure there is more but here are a couple of verses that I found.
In Ephesians 2:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."
Also in Proverbs 16:23-24 "The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body."
However how do we react when people do say horrible things. Yes they do hurt and sometimes hurt deeply but we all have to guard against this. No one is perfect. I know several times when I have opened my mouth before I have engaged my brain and said something I have regretted. So in conclusion I share with you from Ecclesiastes 7:20-22
"Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Do not take to heart all the things that people say, lest you hear your servant cursing you. Your heart knows that many times you yourself have cursed others."
The reason I decided to write about this is that I was feeling a bit low this morning. It's the school holidays but my kids have not been very well. Had planned a nice day out yesterday but the kids were not up for it and then I had my in laws visit so things were not going as I had hoped. Then after a bad nights sleep I had work today.
On the way I had to go to the opticians to get my glasses fixed. The lady in the shop said that she really liked how I had my hair, I am growing it at the moment. That simple compliment really lifted my spirits. We also had a bit of a joke about me having more then one screw loose this morning and by the time I got to work I was in a really good mood. All tiredness was forgotten and we had a fantastic day with lots of laughs along the way.
Such a simple thing as a compliment or a critical word really does affect our whole day. It's really amazing. It is also a great responsibility as we often don't realise the affect our words have on other people. It makes me think of that saying "if you can't say anything nice don't say anything at all". I think the world would be a better place if we were able to stick to that rule.
So I thought I would have a look tonight about what the bible has to say on the subject, after all it is the Word of God.
I am sure there is more but here are a couple of verses that I found.
In Ephesians 2:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear."
Also in Proverbs 16:23-24 "The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body."
However how do we react when people do say horrible things. Yes they do hurt and sometimes hurt deeply but we all have to guard against this. No one is perfect. I know several times when I have opened my mouth before I have engaged my brain and said something I have regretted. So in conclusion I share with you from Ecclesiastes 7:20-22
"Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins. Do not take to heart all the things that people say, lest you hear your servant cursing you. Your heart knows that many times you yourself have cursed others."
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