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Endurance: Down But Not Out
Explore with us what it means to be down but not out, in this our fourth episode of season four - Down, But Not Out
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Andy B opens up this week’s theme, “Down, But Not Out”, by first reminding us of the fact that everyone has had an experience of being down, but not out.
He unpacks this week’s Scripture verses, Matthew 11:28-30, by explaining what a yoke is in the context of these verses and further explaining its value, as in how oxen are trained using a yoke. In addition, he provides real-life examples of people learning vital skills using the same idea as that of a yoke.
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Steven and Nathan discuss being ‘Down, But Not Out’. They share a useful three-step plan for dealing with unexpected problems, with Nathan ‘helpfully’ providing some synonymous idioms. [READ MORE]
For the rest of this post, a full transcript and an audio version, visit our website - https://www.berrybunch.family/endurance-down-but-not-out-season-4-episode-4/
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@andyharris Thankyou for your service.
Andy B
Marriage Matters, Highs and Lows, 25th Anniversary Special, Season 1, Episode 9
In this week’s Marriage Matters, Andy B and Jo talk about the highs and lows of their own marriage after 25 years.
As always, Andy B steers the episode with scripture, when Jesus spoke about his yoke being easy and his burden being light. Perhaps an unusual choice, but Andy B links this to couples and the need for them to stick together:
- Matthew 11:28-30
Andy B and Jo take us on a journey through the seasons of marriage, for example the honeymoon period, setting up home, having children and different jobs and places that affect our lives together, bringing us our ups and downs or as Andy B and Jo prefer to say – ‘Highs & Lows’.
Join Andy B & Jo and reflect on your own highs and lows and how you can stick together through them.
Andy and Jo
For a full transcript, listen to the podcast or watch the video, visit our website – https://www.berrybunch.family/marriage-matters-highs-and-lows-25th-anniversary-special-season-1-episode-9/
@sinbach 😂
Let me try another way.
In the Falklands, not long after the British had retaken the islands, a journalist got annoyed at a plane flying low overhead and the very loud noise it made - interrupting his interview with an islander.
He asked, pointedly, how badly that noise annoyed the woman.
She simply replied that that noise was the sound of freedom!
If we don't exercise our freedom, we lose it - even if it still stays legal.
I always think of syntax as a computer term...shows how English I am 🤣
Andy B
Andy B 2 Minute Video, Dusting, Cleaning and Resting, Season 4, Episode 50
Today is a good day! We’ve got two loads of washing on our washing line blowing in the gentle breeze and sun. As a stat at home dad, this makes Andy B very happy!
Inside the home, the hoover has been finally repaired and the carpets have been thoroughly gone over. As has the stairs, and lots of dusting has happened too.
In our homes, and in our Spiritual lives we need lots of maintenance. Dirt and dust appear no matter what we do, especially if you use a wood burning stove a lot!
In our walks with Jesus Christ dirt and dust constantly appears too, blocking our ability to see God, and who He is. [READ MORE]
For the rest of this post, a full transcript, or to listen to the podcast visit our website – https://www.berrybunch.family/andy-b-2-minute-video-dusting-cleaning-and-resting-season-4-episode-50/
Andy B
@sinbach freedom without action to enjoy that freedom just isn't freedom at all...
@sarikorpi lol
Yep. God made cows. To eat and pooh. It's all a part of creation.
Although I now want a beef burger!!
@Cherishingsparrows2020 amen my sister. amen!! And you're very welcome.
Sitting here marking some work from one of my boy's home education books, with birds chirping in the tiny orchard outside the window.
Yes, indeed, we need to apprrciate and celebrate the details of God's handiwork.
Totally with you on enjoying the things we can like drying washing on a line!
I'm very conscious tha not everybody can enjoy that.
Andy B
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@Berrybunchfamily Spring is arriving and it is so very welcome. It's wonderful to enjoy the "little things" in life, such as hanging your clean laundry. There is so much going on in the world today that can dishearten us or cause us to fear. In this world, we will face trouble, but JESUS has overcome the world. He's already done it. It's not that He might do it, or even that He will do it eventually. He HAS done it. Resurrection Sunday is coming soon, but we can already celebrate His victory that is now ours. We can enjoy the good gifts He gives us. I believe He wants us to enjoy the sunrise, the sunset, a job well-done, a smile or hug from a loved one, a greeting from a stranger, or whatever goodness He sends our way. He knows there are difficulties to face, but our seeing His hand in the small details of life helps to put these trials in perspective. He is so worthy of our praise and our worship. Thank you for sharing these joys from your day!
Our hoover broke not long after moving. Finally hoovered the stairs, skirting, floor edges. Lots of elbow grease with the Hoover's extension hose and a brush!!
Was gonna cycle later. Pretty sure this counts as I tend to go for it quite a bit...
How y'all doing today, Friday?
Currently beautiful blue skies and a gentle breeze with plenty of sun, so I'm about to get a second load of washing on my line. That always makes me very happy 😊😁☀️
Wondering how long before we're told that's bad for the environment too - as it adds excess moisture into the air lol
Andy B
@Cherishingsparrows2020 @tanjaostman Nokia = the snake game 😊
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Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ within me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me.
- Saint Patrick
@tanjaostman the ball chair is Finnish? Who knew!
Andy B
My second proof came today. First proof was too big a book, with too small a font size!
Just one edit to make (to the spine) and it's good to go.
It'll be published a week tomorrow (Friday 25th March 2022)
Andy B
Andy B 2 Minute Video, Keep Going, (There's a picture of first ever book in this video too 😎 )
There is so much in life that can drag us down and make us give up. But, there is much reason to keep going!
Andy B started a project in September 2021 – writing a book. This is a project a friend had asked him to undertake. And it’s quite a rapid turn around.
But there are so many things that Andy B never got to do.
We all have dreams, hopes and ambitions. And they all can be decimated, or perhaps just deflected.
But God has plans for us as His children. And those plans are to prosper us.
So, if you’ve been putting off something you know God has placed on your heart, and you have a hundred reasons why you couldn’t follow through, or perhaps just the one reason – pick up again and just Keep Going!
Just a thought…
For a full transcript, or to listen to the podcast visit our website – https://www.berrybunch.family/andy-b-2-minute-video-keep-going-season-4-episode-49/
Andy B
@KarlGessler there's a good interview between Bill Johnson and Dr. Michal Brown - on Ask Dr Brown's website
it was good!
the problem with criticising is heightened when the people doing the criticising don't have first hand experience
i found your video on bethel brilliant!
Andy B
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LOVE THIS!
Prayers are needed as this woman's testimony is changing lives!
Date afternoonsies today 🙂
Jo is working from home this morning. So I'll take her to her office this afternoon and I'll do some shopping. And we get a little time together.
Andy B
@daniel I did, and loved it. (I didn't go to university afterwards though).
It's a unique moment that I'm so glad I too advantage of. You don't really get a second chance to do something like that.
It shaped me in all sorts of ways!
I went for a free one, working for the PAIS Project (it was a few towns in the UK when I did it - now it's properly international).
I did schools and youth work for 12 months.
A brilliant, life defining year.
Andy B
