Hurrah hurray
Tomorrow me and my little bro go to the crusaders new years houseparty in wales. This is my eigth year - very very excited. So bring on alot lot of hyperactive teenagers and stacks of Jesus. what an amzing combination. \this will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of my year.
Yes!!!!
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Happiness
Walking down DeGrey Street on my way home from work today i realised i am very happy with my lot here in Hull. I love this city, my friends, my church, the gig scene, the adelphi. I may want more of an adventure with God at the moment but to be here is a real blessing for which i am truely thankful. i don't want to waste my time here wishing for something else.
Friday, December 16, 2005
Wordsworths on tour...
Work this week has really tired me out, i think it's 9 - 5 and chrsitmas round the corner, not a good combo. The family Wordsworth are currently re-united in Lancaster at the mo. Only time we're gonna be together over christmas which is kinda sad, as my stupid brother Tom is spending christmas in Canada. Anyhoo is good to be back together again. i don;t think anyone on the planet finds us as funny as we find each other. I'm sure that the novelty will wear off shortly!
Visiting Tommy in his halls of residence is fun, makes me remember my first year. It was fun, but i think the next chapter in my life is more exciting, more of adventure. Anything could happen...
Visiting Tommy in his halls of residence is fun, makes me remember my first year. It was fun, but i think the next chapter in my life is more exciting, more of adventure. Anything could happen...
Monday, December 12, 2005
a little bit of a miracle
Did the last of my christmas shopping today, so feeling very pleased with myself.
Actually before i go on let me tell you bout last night...It was my housemate Caz's birthday party, the house was popping at the seames with christians so me and Amy headed up stairs to talk about Jesus and pray. On sat night Amy badly hurt her elbow, (it looked dyslocated to me, but actually what do i know?). I had been reading the latest new letter from Rolland and Heidi Baker who are missoionaries out in Mozambique and a story about a man who was prayed for who was lame, he went home at night not healed but a messenger ran 7 hours from his village the next day to bring news of his healing. (check out www.irismin.org/news/archive.php) This is just stuff that happens alot out there, i love it. Anyhoo we prayed for Amy's arm and nothing happened so we arranged to meet up this morning to go to the hospital. So this morning 8:30 i get a cheeky text message from miss wall telling me her arm is healed and there's no need for the hospital! Thankyou Jesus! Thought i'd take some time out to think about that because sometimes life goes past so quickly i don't stop and think about the amazing things God keeps pooring out on my life, then i forget them, can you believe that? i actually forget miracles! sorry God.
Back to the chrsitmas shopping, couldn't find the captian single in any shops, made me cross and want to shout out loud. 'Why doesn't someone open a decent recor shop in Hull?' grrr.
Actually before i go on let me tell you bout last night...It was my housemate Caz's birthday party, the house was popping at the seames with christians so me and Amy headed up stairs to talk about Jesus and pray. On sat night Amy badly hurt her elbow, (it looked dyslocated to me, but actually what do i know?). I had been reading the latest new letter from Rolland and Heidi Baker who are missoionaries out in Mozambique and a story about a man who was prayed for who was lame, he went home at night not healed but a messenger ran 7 hours from his village the next day to bring news of his healing. (check out www.irismin.org/news/archive.php) This is just stuff that happens alot out there, i love it. Anyhoo we prayed for Amy's arm and nothing happened so we arranged to meet up this morning to go to the hospital. So this morning 8:30 i get a cheeky text message from miss wall telling me her arm is healed and there's no need for the hospital! Thankyou Jesus! Thought i'd take some time out to think about that because sometimes life goes past so quickly i don't stop and think about the amazing things God keeps pooring out on my life, then i forget them, can you believe that? i actually forget miracles! sorry God.
Back to the chrsitmas shopping, couldn't find the captian single in any shops, made me cross and want to shout out loud. 'Why doesn't someone open a decent recor shop in Hull?' grrr.
Friday, December 09, 2005
If you find yourself caught in love...
As many of you know i love Belle and Sebastian, one of my all time top five bands. Belle and Seb are particularly good because Stuart Murdoch manages to combine beautiful pop songs with the odd bit of Jesus - Brilliant!! I wish more of todays music was like that. Bringing Jesus into thier songs because Jesus is in every other part of thier lives. Being natural and speaking truth rather than being a 'christian band' trying to make a point.
I heard Tre Sheppard (100hours) in the summer talk about how musicians today are already worship leaders, they just don't necessarily lead thier worship to the right place. One of my biggest prayers this year is that powerful musicians get saved becasue they have such an amazing platform to preach the gospel and awaken people's hearts to God through their music. My distant hopes and dreams are His 3D...
If you find yourself caught in love - Belle and Sebastian
If you find yourself caught in love
Say a prayer to the man above
Thank him for everything you know
You should thank him for every breath you blow
If you find yourself caught in love
Say a prayer to the man above
Thank him for every day you pass
You should thank him for saving your sorry ass
If you're single, but looking out
You must raise your prayer to a shout
Another partner must be found
Someone to take your life beyond
Another TV "I Love 1999"
Just one more box of cheapo wine
If you find yourself caught in love
Say a prayer to the man above
But if you don't listen to the voices then my friend
You'll soon run out of choices
What a pity it would be (what a pity)
You talk of freedom don't you see (talk of freedom)
The only freedom that you'll ever really know (that you'll ever really know)
Is written in books from long ago
Give up your will to Him that loves you
Things will change, I'm not saying overnight
You've got to start somewhere
If you find yourself out of love
Shed a tear for the one you love
Tell your boss that you've gone away
Down your tools for a holiday
If you're going off to war then I wish you well
But don't be sore
If I cheer the other team (if I cheer the)
'Cause killing people's not my scene (not my scene)
I prefer to give the inhabitants a say (the inhabitants a say)
Before you blow their town away
I like to watch them play
I like to marvel at the random beauty of a simple village girl
Why should she be the one who's killed?
If you find yourself caught in love...
I heard Tre Sheppard (100hours) in the summer talk about how musicians today are already worship leaders, they just don't necessarily lead thier worship to the right place. One of my biggest prayers this year is that powerful musicians get saved becasue they have such an amazing platform to preach the gospel and awaken people's hearts to God through their music. My distant hopes and dreams are His 3D...
If you find yourself caught in love - Belle and Sebastian
If you find yourself caught in love
Say a prayer to the man above
Thank him for everything you know
You should thank him for every breath you blow
If you find yourself caught in love
Say a prayer to the man above
Thank him for every day you pass
You should thank him for saving your sorry ass
If you're single, but looking out
You must raise your prayer to a shout
Another partner must be found
Someone to take your life beyond
Another TV "I Love 1999"
Just one more box of cheapo wine
If you find yourself caught in love
Say a prayer to the man above
But if you don't listen to the voices then my friend
You'll soon run out of choices
What a pity it would be (what a pity)
You talk of freedom don't you see (talk of freedom)
The only freedom that you'll ever really know (that you'll ever really know)
Is written in books from long ago
Give up your will to Him that loves you
Things will change, I'm not saying overnight
You've got to start somewhere
If you find yourself out of love
Shed a tear for the one you love
Tell your boss that you've gone away
Down your tools for a holiday
If you're going off to war then I wish you well
But don't be sore
If I cheer the other team (if I cheer the)
'Cause killing people's not my scene (not my scene)
I prefer to give the inhabitants a say (the inhabitants a say)
Before you blow their town away
I like to watch them play
I like to marvel at the random beauty of a simple village girl
Why should she be the one who's killed?
If you find yourself caught in love...
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Music rant, duck and cover...
Today i got a little bored at work so started writing a couple of gig reviews. Very few people have the patience to listen me rant about gigs and even fewer are interested. With the exception of perhaps Mr. Reay. Writing it down helps us all out. read it if you want.
The thing that grates me about new music today is that very few nbands (especially in the Yorkshire area) appear to be doing anything new. At first glance this is certainly true of The Johnsons. I first saw them play at Thee Box at Asylum about two months ago and I have to honestly say that it was perhaps the worst gig of my entire life (bar perhaps Daniel O’Donnell). Although lead by a very strong lead vocalist, Matt Addison, the rest of the band seemed far more interested in standing around looking pretty and playing poor imitation libertines riffs than actually making any half decent or vaguely interesting music. What is so interesting about super skinny jeans and toni and guy hair cuts anyway? In my opinion; nothing, especially when you have to pay £4 to see it.
A serious rant was required after the gig to unsuspecting friends. I don’t think it really helped that I was nursing a bit of a broken heart after excitedly awaiting the return of The Edible 5 Ft Smiths only to watch Matt literally fall on his face (but that’s a story for another day).
So my expectations for last night’s gig were not high, although I had been informed that The Johnson’s now have a new drummer ;) and guitarist. However last night they showed flashed of real potential. Let JP the guitarist take more of a lead and they could be on to a real winner – he shows actual skill and love of music rather than trying hard to make noise and look cool like the muppets on lead and bass. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe that is exactly what being in a band is all about, I don’t think so though.
Problems with the sound didn’t help but keep at it boys, with some more experimental drumming and a better bass player you could be on to something good.
The thing that grates me about new music today is that very few nbands (especially in the Yorkshire area) appear to be doing anything new. At first glance this is certainly true of The Johnsons. I first saw them play at Thee Box at Asylum about two months ago and I have to honestly say that it was perhaps the worst gig of my entire life (bar perhaps Daniel O’Donnell). Although lead by a very strong lead vocalist, Matt Addison, the rest of the band seemed far more interested in standing around looking pretty and playing poor imitation libertines riffs than actually making any half decent or vaguely interesting music. What is so interesting about super skinny jeans and toni and guy hair cuts anyway? In my opinion; nothing, especially when you have to pay £4 to see it.
A serious rant was required after the gig to unsuspecting friends. I don’t think it really helped that I was nursing a bit of a broken heart after excitedly awaiting the return of The Edible 5 Ft Smiths only to watch Matt literally fall on his face (but that’s a story for another day).
So my expectations for last night’s gig were not high, although I had been informed that The Johnson’s now have a new drummer ;) and guitarist. However last night they showed flashed of real potential. Let JP the guitarist take more of a lead and they could be on to a real winner – he shows actual skill and love of music rather than trying hard to make noise and look cool like the muppets on lead and bass. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe that is exactly what being in a band is all about, I don’t think so though.
Problems with the sound didn’t help but keep at it boys, with some more experimental drumming and a better bass player you could be on to something good.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
flipping buses
Had to wait for a bus after work today for an hour. I was so mad but i didn't know who to get mad at which made me a bit more mad!!! Got me thinking about how many days of my life i have wasted waiting for transportation. That made me more mad. Luckily Jesus calmed me down.
Tonight i'm off to the Linnet and Lark to see my mate Dan's band so at least my day is now on the up. That is if they are better than the last time i saw them!!
Still confused today but my head is also getting filled up with excitement about chrsitmas and new year. Bring on the houseparty!!
Tonight i'm off to the Linnet and Lark to see my mate Dan's band so at least my day is now on the up. That is if they are better than the last time i saw them!!
Still confused today but my head is also getting filled up with excitement about chrsitmas and new year. Bring on the houseparty!!
Monday, December 05, 2005
Confused again...
My brain is a little confuddled today. Went to see the careers advisor at uni - basically she said i'm doing everything right in as far as applying for youth work type jobs and she cant undestand why i haven't even got an interview for one. Hmmm.
Got me back to questioning my future and where i'm gonna be. Maybe just maybe God's got plans for me that aren't in this beautiful city. it breaks my heart a little but i think i may be ready for it. Having said that maybe i am guided a little too much by my heart. Trying hard to live in the now, job, big issue, vibe etc etc It's all amazing but something still feels a little bit missing.
Listening to Frontline by Captain, awsome tune.
Got me back to questioning my future and where i'm gonna be. Maybe just maybe God's got plans for me that aren't in this beautiful city. it breaks my heart a little but i think i may be ready for it. Having said that maybe i am guided a little too much by my heart. Trying hard to live in the now, job, big issue, vibe etc etc It's all amazing but something still feels a little bit missing.
Listening to Frontline by Captain, awsome tune.
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