There’s a small but steady ‘movement’ on Twitter to use Mondays as a specific opportunity to encourage others. It’s called #loveMonday and it works like this: You send an encouraging message (public or private) to three other Twitter users, and invite them to encourage three of their friends/contacts/followers. Don’t forget to include #loveMonday in the message. Simple. Of course, it doesn’t have to just be via Twitter. Feel free to do the same but on Facebook, via email, or even offline (send a postcard, leave a message scrawled on a post-it note, etc.).
» Read More »- 'For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power.' 1 Corinthians 4:20 // http://ow.ly/1rPMUe #
- Seeking testimonies about teachers who made a positive impact on you? >> http://www.easyrew.com/remembering-teachers/ #
- Apple gained majority of their converts via products that didn’t exist 3 years ago:what if the Church operated like this? http://j.mp/ejrYHd #
- Assembly done with MKBT, off to lunch with Oakhill STC Chaplaincy Team, then on to Biblos at High Ash Primary followed by afternoon of admin #
- Do you have a couple of minutes to share a story about a teacher who had positive influence on you? >> http://bit.ly/b7ud8j #
- First Christmas Cracked session a success – please pray for great developments in relationships with schools. #
- Blog update: Issues with Tweetdeck for iPhone >> http://www.easyrew.com/tweetdeck-iphone/ #
- 'mother-in-law just arrived for a 5 day stay' – a phrase I always thought would fill me with dread. But far from it. I'm incredibly blessed! #
- Up early for Leon Prayer meeting & long day ahead: won't be finished until about 10:30 – then time to catch-up on The Apprentice? You bet! #
- 'A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.' Psalm 15:1
// Lord, may I bruise not even one soul by my harsh words! # - So privileged to start the day in school praying with teachers; the Lord is starting to draw threads of prayers/dreams together everywhere! #
- I drank milk yesterday with best before date of 1st Dec thinking 'that's ages away' – realised this morning it's 8th already! Eh?! How? #
- In Ikea Restaurant finally writing a critical reflection on Bauckham's 'Jesus & the Eyewitnesses' – only 9 months late! Deep joy! #
- RT @peteleve: Christmas is really for the children…http://bit.ly/eRAuDD #
- I just enjoyed a Christmas tart: make of that what you will ;0) #
- Very late to bed, very early start & v. busy day tomorrow with a Christmas Ball in the evening. Definitely going to need an afternoon nap! #
- Apparently there's a massive fire in Parliament Square – police believe it may be Nick Clegg's pants. #
- RT @davidmkeen: Santa's list of who is naughty and who is nice to be published by Wikileaks later today #
- And breathe – a whole evening off. Taking my gorgeous wife to the Christmas Ball. Bliss! Great company, food & conversation – bring it on! #
- Fantastic rehearsal for the Junior Church Christmas Service – so excited about the real thing tomorrow. What a way to kick of the season! #
- RT @jesus: I can't stand birthday shopping. #
- RT @jesus: Who died and made Santa King? #
- Junior Church Christmas Service was a huge success – lots of very positive comments. Thanks to everyone who worked hard & helped out. #
- writing a reflection is proving tricky when my eyes won't stay open… zzzzz #
- 15 minutes until the young people arrive for a Christmassy evening! Xfactor is Christmassy – right? #
- Great weekend: love what God did in our service yesterday – more Lord! Birthday lunch with family for my big Sis then an excellent Synergy! #
- RT @ChrisBryantMP: Phoned Lib Dem HQ and asked for copy of manifesto.They said they'd sold out. I said "I know, but can I have a manifesto?" #
- just started snowing in MK – bring it on. Just hope it doesn't stop me getting to/across London for #sm4sc tomorrow, & coffee with a friend #
- Up very early to head to London for the Social Media for Social Change conference, but I have a poorly wife so today I'm nurse/daddy. #
- RT @davidmkeen: LibDem snow in Yeovil: trying hard, with no discernible effect, and bound to disappoint a lot of young people. #
- Video of Silent Monks 'Singing' the Hallelujah Chorus – absolute genius – must see… http://bit.ly/monkvideo #
- RT @RickWarren: One key to a lasting marriage: Always kiss as if it was both your first & your last. / prob. good advice, will let you know. #
- I'm reading Rediscovering the Christmas Season at YouVersion.com. Check it out. http://read.ly/r/Q.1.P #
- The @Natwivity starts today! If you're not following yet, make sure you do! http://www.easyrew.com\natwivity #thetwitternativity #Christmas #
- RT @FrDavidCloake: The Vernacular Curate: The Tunefulness of Silence http://t.co/7ZEab6m // check out the rest of his site too… #
- Argh – I need a bigger piece if paper for my to-do list – and a longer afternoon! #
- Argh – I need a bigger piece *of* paper for my to-do list (and a PA to check my typing) and a longer afternoon! #
- the afternoon to-do list starts here… (eek!) #
- I love it when families share – particularly sickness bugs. Thanks to those who confidently said it would 'get' me too. You were all right! #
- Not surprised or disappointed England didn't win. Don't really think it matters – move along – nothing to see here… #
- If England won it would be on the basis of merit, honesty & hard work; but apparently Russia won due to corruption. Grow up! #
- RT @DavidinCheam: Sepp Blatter was asked who his favourite Qatar player was and he replied, 'Eric Clapton' // love it! #
- RT @FrDavidCloake: If Uk had won World Cup bid the 'process' would have been flawless. But we didn't and so 'process' is corrupt // so true #
- I have 3 Christmas services to prepare – tried listening to Christmassy music, but really struggling to get in the spirit – still too early! #
- taking 'the Mrs' (@mrsrew) & 'the boy' (@babyrew ) and his new trike to @thecentremk for a spot of shopping and off-roading! Very excited! #
- RT @babyrew: Here's a picture of me enjoying my new wheels! http://ow.ly/i/633X // think I enjoyed it more than Isaac! #
- Easing into the Christmas spirit by listening to the new 'Songs for Christmas' album by @philwickham – sublime! Get it: http://bit.ly/f7UD48 #
- Bed is for wimps – time to put together the Junior Church Christmas Service! #
- Blog update: Issues with Tweetdeck for iPhone >> http://www.easyrew.com/tweetdeck-iphone/ #
- Do you have a story to share about a great teacher? >> http://www.easyrew.com/remembering-teachers/ #
- Tweetdeck for iPhone has areas of functionality which drive me crazy and make it almost unusable >> http://www.easyrew.com/tweetdeck-iphone/ #
- Been up in the night with a poorly boy & a raging toothache: need pain relief and sleep, in that order! Busy 3 weeks starts today too! Joy! #
- RT @rhutch: Breaking News. Steve Jobs is to buy Ireland to solve the debt problem. It will be rebranded iLand #Bailout #
- I woke up this morning as the father of a one year old son – how did that happen? Wouldn't change a single thing though! Love you Isaac x #
- RT @babyrew: I've had 2 days of birthday celebrations already; today is actually my birthday & I'm about to open the rest of my presents. #
- exhausted after 2+ hours in the soft play area with the birthday boy! By comparison the church meeting will seem very dull tonight ;0) #
- RT @babyrew: Two firsts for me today: seeing piglets & eating Frazzles* – the two were not directly related {*other bacon snacks available} #
- Day of emails/admin and service planning x2 – then Emulate meeting followed by Safeguarding Group Meeting. Then bed hopefully! #
- Upcoming Event: Appreciating Christians in Education – http://www.easyrew.com/christians-in-education/ #
- Have you been positively influenced by a teacher? Please share your story >> http://bit.ly/b7ud8j #
- 16 mobile Bible reading/study apps – find one which suits you: http://www.youversion.com/free-bible-apps #
- I love Dropbox because it's simple, quick & reliable. http://db.tt/yu35HdD #
- Back from great early prayer meeting at Leon School – now have a morning off with Tracy & Isaac: Christmas shopping! #
- contemplating surrender (in a positive way, of course) #
- What a brilliant afternoon: just woken from a long nap with my boy, and confirmed some work with a Primary school. #
- RT @missionalrev: I met Santa today – Jesus is way cooler! #
- RT @RickWarren: You only discover your true self by surrendering your self completely to Christ. // the message of our service tomorrow. #
- Too late to put the finishing touches to this morning's service? Of course not! #
- The difference between 'Jesus as Saviour' & 'Jesus as Lord' is surrender… #
- Preparing for Chaplaincy Vetting Interview at Oakhill STC – reviewing the last 20 years of my life (gasp!) & naming up to 20 referees! #
- Ferrari Theme Park featuring 'Formula Rossa', the worlds fastest roller coaster [video]: http://bbc.in/crAPrm #
- RT @ScottyWardSmith: Jesus may the New Command, to love as you love us, move us to tangible kindness, quick repentances & sacrificial caring #
- Day off – heading to Lincoln to chill out and catch up with friends. #
- Isaac hitting the bottle outside Lincoln Cathedral http://instagr.am/p/Raic/ #
- Isaac opening his first 1st birthday present http://instagr.am/p/Rans/ #
- Isaac reading his lovely new book http://instagr.am/p/Rati/ #
- Snuggly & sleeping at the top of Steep Hill, Lincoln http://instagr.am/p/RavG/ #
- Beautiful clear, crisp day at Lincoln Cathedral http://instagr.am/p/Rayn/ #
- Have had a bad back for almost three weeks now – enjoying my medicinal long soaks in a hot bath – but praying it will recover very soon! #
- Vetting interview this morning for volunteer chaplain role at Oakhill Secure Training Centre – prayers appreciated… #
- Instead of attending @youthworkconf I will be celebrating the 1st birthday of my son, Isaac, who was born during last year's event #ywc #
- My fantastic new #Moo contact cards have arrived – colours not quite as expected, but I won't tell if you don't ;o) @overheardatmoo #
- Eastbourne being invaded by hundreds of youthworkers for annual Youth Work Conference @youthworkconf – average age reduced by 40+ years! #
- off for coffee and chat with a young person who is back briefly from Uni, then heading to a funeral: RIP Ella McBurnie… #
- Upcoming Event: Appreciating Christians in Education – http://www.easyrew.com/christians-in-education/ #
- Do you have positive memories from school & a story to tell about a great teacher? Please get in touch and share >> http://bit.ly/b7ud8j #
- Have you been positively influenced by a teacher? Please share your story >> http://bit.ly/b7ud8j #
- The Serenity Prayer in flow chart form: http://bit.ly/cQXWR8 #
- Long busy day: exploring the Bible with Years 4 & 5, networking with partners, admin & reading, Deacons Meeting – then breathe & bed! #
- RT @drbexl & @bigdaddywhale : "twitter hasn't replaced texting, what twitter has replaced is muttering to yourself" #quote Rich Wyld #
- American Football – genius play: watch closely in the first few seconds, then marvel: http://youtu.be/0UIdI8khMkw #
- Bring the Christmas Story alive for the 'internet generation' with the @Natwivity: http://www.easyrew.com/natwivity/ #thetwitternativity #
- looking for a subtle metaphor re: skewed priorities – 'cart before horse' is the best I've got – anything better? #
- Comic: How the Browser Works? http://j.mp/aGbMPp #
- RT @XIANITY: THEOLOGY: God announced today that even if you spell his name G-D he & everyone else still knows there is an "O" in there. #
- 'there's a risk of undescended testicles in women who have taken a mixture of painkillers during pregnancy' BBC Breakfast #
- really encouraging meeting this morning (better than last night's!) followed by a lovely walk home, now for 2nd meeting with my Mentor. #
- 'never tell a child *what* to think or believe; always encourage them to think about what *they* believe' – Rachel Foster #wisdomoftheages #
- A child will be born! He'll rule the world. He'll be called amazing counsellor, eternal father. He will have no limits. http://bit.ly/bnyqUx #
- '…there is no better method of introducing a generation of young people to the Christian Faith than the BB.' – Steve Dickinson // Really?! #
- RT @bradphoria: Facebook is for friends that are now strangers. Twitter is for strangers that should be your friends. #
- Up & out early for prayer meeting at Leon School – what time is it? It's ugly o'clock! #
- RT @benmiz: just deleted my foursquare account… what was that all about? // praise God – hoping many follow where you have led #
- RT @FrDavidCloake: Yad Vashem: Death by Loose Garment http://t.co/jCiKVkF #
- great day so far: early prayer meeting, morning off(!), gas fire removed, DIY done (some of it anyway), now admin & prep for Nooma @ Amicus. #
- observing a Primary School assembly then on to Leadership Day with Tony Morgan – looking forward to both in equal measure. #
- RT @rhutch: On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 92 years ago the First World War ended & today we remember… #
- I'm all over it – like a tramp on chips! #
- Great morning with @tonymorganlive: simple & common-sense, yet hugely insightful and massively challenging! Lots to ponder & chew over! #
- 'God let me make a difference for you that is utterly disproportionate to who I am.' – David Brainerd (1718-1747) #
- Thank Crunchy it's Friday! My favourite day of the week: prayers, Teddy Tots & Emulate! Then the bonus of X:Site tomorrow – woohoo! #
- Have lost my headphones – will have to pay attention to the world around me on my walk instead. #
- RT @paulkerensa: One good turn, and you get the duvet. #
- #FollowFriday @gemmadunning @bigdaddywhale @loufunnell @markrusselluk @simonrudiger @frdavidcloake @natwivity @alicampbellyes /all worth it #
- #FollowFriday ctnd @mjchurchill @nickbuttons @frdavidcloake @natwivity @alicampbellyes @therevbishop #
- just ordered contact cards from Moo.com – about time, been here over a year already! [PS 30% off until midday tomorrow] @overheardatmoo #
- 1st world problems vs. real problems: http://bit.ly/ao6U3o #
- up obscenely early on my 'day off', Tracy is off for a treat with the girls so it's man time for me and Isaac. Love it! #
- 'God has more than enough time – in fact, time & space is essentially just the front lawn. You should see the *back*!' #
- RT @perrynoble: John 2:5 = the best advice in the Bible!!! // for those who won't look it up 'do whatever Jesus tells you to do'! #
- RT @babyrew: I've just cut another tooth – that makes a grand total of two! #
- 12 Fun Hacks for Getting More Out of YouTube: http://on.mash.to/c3vltW #
- Local news: Christians responsible for breakout at Oakhill Secure Training Centre http://bit.ly/oakhillstc #
- RT @babyrew: Rookie mistake: Daddy left the stairgate open so I climbed to the top of the stairs unsupervised & went to play in my nursery. #
- Heading out for the morning & just had the most amazing goodbye hug from Isaac – brought tears to my eyes… #
- My lunch companions at Ikea… http://instagr.am/p/Hy-D/ #
- iPhone 4 Alarm Bug wakes Europe an hour late – grateful for Isaac's internal alarm: http://bit.ly/bnnkMx #
- fantastic couple of weeks, great events, amazing weekend, so blessed yesterday, such promise & potential & opportunity! More Lord, more… #
- Local news: Christians responsible for breakout at Oakhill Secure Training Centre: http://bit.ly/oakhillstc #
- A letter to the Editor of the MK Citizen re: Oakhill STC – http://www.easyrew.com/letter-to-the-editor/ #
- Just booked onto the Social Media for Social Change conference, 30th Nov – looking forward to it: http://bit.ly/smfsc #
- 'you can give without loving, but you can't love without giving' Perry Noble #
- Children in Church, even noisy ones, are a blessing & to be celebrated! Great reflection & comment here: http://bit.ly/aXoC14 #
- Technical Optimism: the glass is always full – http://whyismarko.com/technical-optimism/ #
- heading off to the Youth Leader/Childrens Worker Breakfast at Ikea MK – see you there at 9:30 then back to Bridgebuilder for prayer… #
- RT @youthblogoxford: Met someone who believed you couldn't speak to a young person if you weren't CRB cleared! #urbanCRBmyths #
- 'the Word of God is powerful when preached: you don't chain up a pitbull – you unleash it!' – Perry Noble #
- 'You bled your heart out, now I feel love beat in my chest: how wonderful!' You Bled – Rend Collective Experiment #
- RT @mikecapener: "Without vision people parish" – Michael Cassidy #
- It's Friday night and I have the whole weekend off – how sweet it is! #
- Great comment on and examples from the updated NIV 2011 text: The Little Changes – http://bit.ly/dxWKtu #
- Quality time with the boy this morning, wider family this afternoon, then just the three of us this evening – a great day! #
- RT @DougieSellers: New young member at men's breakfast – welcome Isaac (@babyrew) … http://yfrog.com/jjngwaj #
- Huge congrats to @geoffbond & Sarah on the safe, yet early and unorthodox, delivery of Hollie – absolutely thrilled for them. Praise God! x #
- posted my notes from Youthwork Summit; for personal reflection/free to anyone who's interested: http://bit.ly/bvTGco #yws @youthworksummit #
- I just let the Youthwork Summit organisers know what I thought of it – and you should too if you attended: http://bit.ly/ywsfeedback #
- You can now download my #yws notes in handy PDF format: http://bit.ly/ywspdf [huge thanks to @king_kieran] #
- half-term Amicus Ikea breakfast this morning: now to work out if the afternoon is too short or my to-do list is too long – bit of both? #
- RT @babyrew: Another milestone: Mummy bought my first toothbrush today, and I'm currently brushing my tooth. // it's true… #
- Really looking forward to meeting Perry Noble (@perrynoble) this morning and hearing what he has to say to a group of UK Church leaders. #
- RT @jammyf: "You can't blame the meat for going rotten. That's what meat does. You blame the salt for not being there to preserve it." Stott #
- thanks to @perrynoble , @jennwoods & the @newspring team for coming to the UK to inspire & train Church leaders: awesome day, glory to God! #
- 'absolutely no room for manouvrement' #theapprentice #
- RT @RickWarren: Ps.46:10 "Be still and know that I am God" means sit down & shut up. You cant hear God if you're never quiet. // true dat! #
- RT @BillHybels: Whatever the capacity for human suffering, the Church has greater capacity 4 healing & wholeness.Its potential is unlimited! #
- RT @babyrew: Daddy has just fitted child locks to many of the kitchen cupboards: he loves to spoil my fun! #
- Just about to start the first meeting of the Youth Minister Support Team; first task reviewing my 1st year then setting direction for yr 2. #
- Teddy Tots first meeting on a non-school day today: really looking forward to welcoming back some of our 'graduates' and movers :0) #
- RT @changingworship: I've got just the right amount of Take That tickets. #zero // ;o) #
- Sleepy boy after a busy days holiday http://instagr.am/p/GR7Q/ #
- Music practise tonight so we're ready to lead worship at Oakhill STC on Sunday evening: looking forward to some great worship. #
- 'ooooh – you've got your pulling pants on!' – anon. #
- 'with every breath that I am given I will sing salvations's song & I'll join the chorus of Creation giving praise to Christ alone' #
- Classy Christmas marketing at The Olde Swan… http://yfrog.com/4ji07oj #
- RT @babyrew: This weekend I've officially become a toddler – am now walking confidently (with occasional falls) around the lounge & kitchen. #
- Mmmmmm – Mrs Easyrew is baking a yummy fruit crumble… #mouthwatering #
- Argh! I can't get @Veggietales' 'God made you special' out of my head – my own fault though I guess: 'and He loves you very much…' ;o) #
- just starting to lead worship at Oakhill Secure Training Centre – God is doing some amazing things here; join us in praying for more! #
- Worshipped God; preached the Gospel; drunk coffee; eaten tea; played with 'the boy' (@babyrew) now he's sleeping on my chest: life is good!! #
- Sleeping beauties! http://instagr.am/p/HcXW/ #
- mega pre-holiday to-do list done – now signing off and chilling out with some mindless TV watching! #
- heading to Minehead for the week, via Westonbirt Arboretum. #
- 'This isn't just On Yer Bike, it's On Yer Own.' – Johan Hari on the Comprehensive Spending Review: http://ind.pn/cCarVE #
- we interrupt this holiday for the usual Thursday night viewing of Question Time & This Week (*delighted* that Diane Abbott has resigned!!) #
- This Week is finally watchable again now the pointless & patronising Diane Abbott has resigned… Praise God! #
- love the fact that Diane Abbott's failed leadership campaign Twitter account (@abbott4leader) auto-retweets anything which includes her name #
- home after a great family holiday! The study door will remain firmly closed for today though… Now for a power-nap! #
- Lovely power-nap; Indian takeaway ordered; early start tomorrow – heading to London for the Youthwork Summit #yws #
- Ugh! Holiday properly over: up very early. But looking forward to Youthwork Summit. Hope the rain stays away for my walk across London #yws #
- 'when I read the Bible it seems normal to not know what comes next.' – Francis Chan #
- No idea how they'll call this many youth workers to order in a couple of minutes – about to find out #yws #
- can't write notes, tweet and clap at the same time #yws #needmorehands #multitaskfail #
- Lovin' the X-Factor man! #yws #
- Free dental work at the back for those who tried the Starbucks Ginger Snaps! #godlovesdentistsevenifyoudont #yws #
- Do you think the Rend Collective Experiment will lend me an iPhone charger? Battery on the way out… #yws #
- 'no, the Bible isn't always interesting' – Dave Jenkins #yws #
- Absolutely awesome day at the Youthwork Summit. Already looking forward to next year! @youthworksummit #yws #
- 'cyberspace is increasingly coming to look like the "real" world…' http://bit.ly/9hIK9I #
- just back from Church where (among other things) we welcomed 2 people into Church membership – one was my wife… #
- this afternoon I will be mostly cutting the lawns… Prayers appreciated! #
- Just consumed some mint sauce with a 'best before' date in mid 2008 – leaving this for the benefit of the Coroner, just in case. #
