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The fingerprints of God...

Posted by Robin Rolls on Wednesday 30 Apr 2008, 12:10PM

Does God have hands? No I don't think so - well not in a real 5 fingers sort of sense anyway I don't think :s I could do a cheesy link here about 'no hands but our hands' but I won't!

I just wondered because if God DOES have hands, then he DOES have fingers, and therefore fingerprints. Now I know this is a bit wierd, but last night I was at a meeting where the fingerprints of God were all over the thing! Loads of people there, an amazing passion for what we wanted to do - to be honest I've never been a a meeting quite like it. I had to say a few things, and it seemed to be moving so amazingly forward that had I said 'can someone fetch me a Sheep'......I think I would have got one (not that I wanted one - in fact that was a rubbish thing to say but hey I've done it now :))

So what does it mean if the fingerprints of God are all over something? I suppose it means it feels like he has marked something as his own, his divine unique traits are everywhere, identifying her to it. Does that make sense? I hope so. I've learned this week of fingerprints elsewhere too - Youth workers arriving by the shedload to Leicester Diocese, new expressions of worship, plans and dreams suddenly coming together.....as my little boy says when he sense something's happening: "Aslan's on the move Daddy, Aslan's on the move"......

Have a great day and I'm sorry I haven't blogged for ages, we're working on a way of allowing you to blog on here, and that should be along soon.

Bobz

Drugs

Posted by Robin Rolls on Thursday 03 Apr 2008, 11:35AM

I read in the press this morning that the advisory council are suggesting that Cannabis should remain as a Class C drug, and not be upgraded to a Class B drug, which some are suggesting. It's a debate that has been raging for some time.

Cannabis was re-classified from Class B to Class C in January 2004, meaning that the penalties changed (I've put them below for you to have a look at).

MAXIMUM DRUG PENALTIES

Class A: Seven years for possession, life for supplying

Class B: Five years for possession, 14 for supplying

Class C: Two years for possession, 14 for supplying

So what do I think about this? Well Cannabis is harmful, there's no doubt about that at all. Every study, every report seems to confirm that using Cannabis is bad for you. It's more likely to lead to Cancerous diseases, burns at a higher temperature than Tobacco, and is full of mroe toxins - but sadly the worst of its effects perhaps is that it is linked to various conditions of mental illness.

Strangely enough this week I've had conversations with 2 friends, both of whom are struggling with their friends who are serious Cannabis users - they're using Skunk a strong and more dangerous form of the drug.........and for both of the actual users, there are some developing issues of mental illness.

Now I could never give medical advice and neither could this website or the Diocese, but the facts are plain for all to see.

But there's another angle too isn't there? Why (in a world where if we ever needed to stand up and be counted.......now is the time), do we want to use a drug which essentially relaxes us, and messes with our heads?? It takes away our ability to fight against wrong, to battle with everyday life decisions, to make good choices. Why would we want to do that then I wonder?

If it were down to me I guess I would want to ask some questions about what it says to the world if we keep Cannabis as a class C drug - don't we then say that actually it's safe when it's plainly not??

The Diocese of Leicester would like to make it clear that Cannabis use is Illegal.

For specialist information on drugs misuse, visit www.talktofrank.com

ok then.......

Posted by Robin Rolls on Tuesday 01 Apr 2008, 08:14AM

Sitting at my desk, I was here just 12 hours ago, and in between there's been some sleepidge and yawn action. The sun's streaming through my window, and I haven't got the faintest idea what to write on this blog. I don't even know if my Blogs are any good to be honest! In fact I'm having a low blog self esteem crisis :)

Sometimes when I get in the zone I have a leetle look through my diary at the day ahead and see what's coming up. The thought I always have is whether or not I can 'change the world' by what I'm doing today. Well here's a little insight: AM - Update with my P.A. about a few projects. Pop into town coz I have forgotten my aftershave and I neeeeed some. Meeting at 10 with a guy from a local group that do events. Then maybe a lunchtime meeting if it comes off. Then a bit of desk action, and then tonight I'm going to see a group of folks who want a youth worker through the yp4l scheme and I have to turn up and show them what an amazing idea youth work is!

A strange day really, some space in it, and lots to be done - but will I change the world today? No probably not, but then again I know a man who can......and did........and is doing!

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