BerryBunch Family @Berrybunchfamily@dingdash.com

How adaptable are we? Oh, and I’ve got a new book coming out

What struck me today is that I had an idea for a video. Actually, I had several. I didn’t run out of time. I did get focused on a different project. Because, you see, the proof copy for my next book arrived & I’m super excited about it. So much so that I decided to devote time to fixing a few minor alterations that needed to be made, and then to authorise creation of an eBook that will be offered as a choice for those that prefer it.

So, at long last, I’ve decided to use the spot at 6pm (UK time) that would normally be my Andy B 2 Minute Video, to tell you about our need to never to be so focused on something that we miss something else even more important. It’s easy to forget that we serve God, not ourselves. And that, my dear friends, requires a great deal of humility and willingness to be adaptable.

Which leads me nicely on to my next book project – called, cleverly, Just a thought…

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I wonder if you catch yourself looking forwards, worrying about the future.

Well, this #TestimonyTuesday really speaks of why we should trust God with our future – because He cares for us, and every single detail of our lives!

Heating Help
In the Spring of 2022 the UK saw a dramatic, and quite scary rise in energy costs. There were warnings from many charities all about the risk to life – as people would have to choose between either heating or eating. It wasn’t long before this doubling of energy costs would happen again – from October 2022.

The British government would step in – at the very last minute – to help the most vulnerable, and offer some financial help, although it was really not enough with people also having to deal with rising fuel costs for cars and rising food costs also crippling the ability for many to buy food, heat their homes and get to work. [READ MORE]

Andy B

For the rest of this testimony --> https://www.berrybunch.family/testimonytuesday-heating-help/

S05E023, Splinters and Infections, Andy B 2 Minute Video

https://vimeo.com/756389871

While cutting back some hedges I had a sudden, sharp, whack to my hand from a branch that had whipped towards me. Unfortunately, there was a thorn on said branch which banged into my hand. The remnants of a thorn were still stuck in my glove! so I got a good chance to examine the offending article – it looked complete, so I’m not overly worried right now about anything remaining in my finger.

However, having worked around wood for long enough, I also know not to do nothing!

It was a long time ago that the wife of a carpenter – who also happened to work in a pharmacy - gave me some great advice. As she pointed out herself, if her husband went to the doctor or hospital for every splinter he got, he’d never leave the place! [READ MORE]

Andy B

For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s05e023-splinters-and-infections-andy-b-2-minute-video/

S02E010, Roles and Responsibilities, Part 1, Marriage Matters

https://vimeo.com/751820585

In this episode of Marriage Matters, Andy B and Jo look at who does what in our relationships – to putting the bin out, cleaning, cooking, staying at home, going out to work and more – not an exhaustive list!

Actually, as Andy and Jo discuss the issues and share their own stories, it happens again, they both realise that one episode on this subject will not do justice to working out roles and responsibilities in Marriage – another Part 2 is promised!

This week, Andy B is on the ball and slick with the scripture, well there was just the one!

The Meaty Section
Andy and Jo chew through some difficult topics and try and make sense of it all.

#RealTalk and #RealLife is just what we do! [READ MORE]

Andy and Jo

For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s02e010-roles-and-responsibilities-part-1-marriage-matters/

S05E022, The Power of Friends, Andy B 2 Minute Video

https://vimeo.com/753975827

“You’ve got a friend in me” so the lyrics go from a song used in Toy Story. Wonder if you’re singing the rest of that song right now, or humming it and annoying your colleagues?

We are made to be with other people. God designed us to function in community – not isolation or solitude. He made us so we work best when we depend upon other people. That corporate effort is what can make the world sing, or scream. That depends on the other people…or does it? I’ll let you ponder that one on your own!

As a family we’ve been through all sorts of times in life, but while we have been forced to face some things alone, having people to support and help is always wonderful. [READ MORE]

Andy B

For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s05e022-the-power-of-friends-andy-b-2-minute-video/

S02E010, Marriage Matters – Coming Up, 01.10.2022, Roles and Responsibilities, Part 1

https://vimeo.com/755098132

What's coming up in our next Marriage Matters Podcast?

In this episode of Marriage Matters, Andy B and Jo look at who does what in our relationships – to putting the bin out, cleaning, cooking, staying at home, going out to work and more – not an exhaustive list!

Join us for Marriage Matters: Saturdays from 4pm

Andy and Jo

For more --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s02e010-marriage-matters-coming-up-01-10-2022-roles-and-responsibilities-part-1/

A Brief Pause with Andy B, 30.09.2022

Reminder – God’s in control. He has been all day long!

Andy B

It’s good to check in with God during the day, so take a brief pause every hour or so and reflect on this quote/image.

#abriefpause #justsaying #justathought #p4t #wordsofwisdom #pauseforthought #dailymotivation #berrybunchfamilyfive
For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/a-brief-pause-with-andy-b-30-09-2022/

S02E003, CD Fish, Art Time,

https://vimeo.com/747389664

For art time, JoJo shows us how to make a fish using an old CD, but Dave thinks it looks like a chicken.

All you need is:

- 2 x Cups – paper, plastic, or polystyrene
- String – 2-3 metres
- Sticky tape
- Scissors
- Sharp pencil

Optional – paints, pens, pencils, stickers or other things to decorate the cups

Jo Jo

For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s02e003-cd-fish-art-time/

Hey up DingDash peoples 😁

Just over 40 minutes for my usual [nearly 10 mile] cycle

Considering I thought I was really tired and couldn't push much at all, that's nearly down to my best time! I thought I was barely moving...I felt like I was doing really rubbish!!

Funny how feelings can be so wrong...

Andy B

S05E019, Weather Forecasts and Wet Faces Part 1, Andy B 2 Minute Video

https://vimeo.com/754256341

We rely on forecasts for so many things. From weather forecasts for planting crops to financial forecasting to know where our finances will be. Forecasting can cost ridiculous amounts of money for the most accurate types.

But, the thing about forecasts is, no matter how expertly they done, they can be utterly and tragically wrong!

We hear ‘the facts about…’, delivered in such a way that we know we shouldn’t question it. But, question it we should!

You see, no matter how good as the computer is - providing whatever forecast we want - it is only as good as the data is given – supplied by humans, and as good as the programming is, supplied by humans.

And we humans are oh so very fallible!

We hear terms like ‘The facts about evolution’ but, at best, it is simply a theory that has never been proven. [READ MORE]

Andy B

For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s05e019-weather-forecasts-and-wet-faces-part-1-andy-b-2-minute-video/

A Brief Pause with Andy B, 28.09.2022

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Philippians 4 v 6

Andy B

It’s good to check in with God during the day, so take a brief pause every hour or so and reflect on this quote/image.

#abriefpause #justsaying #justathought #p4t #wordsofwisdom #pauseforthought #dailymotivation #berrybunchfamilyfive

Read More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/a-brief-pause-with-andy-b-28-09-2022/

S01E003, A Fishy Tale, Dave Unleashed

https://vimeo.com/749586088

Dave the Dog is still unleashed, but don’t worry JoJo is still there to keep him out of trouble!

As always, he sports his new-ish, no expense spared, flashy, well decorated set.

Watch Dave the Dog in his own show as he continues to get to grips with what he is supposed to be doing with the help of JoJo on the side lines. And work out for yourselves whether he behaved himself or not!

Story Time with Dave the Dog

This week’s story involves a bloke named Jonah, a big fish, and a lot of water.

What do you think Dave thinks of that?

Well, Dave the Dog has a whale of a time!

Art Time

For art time, JoJo shows us how to make a fish using an old CD, but Dave thinks it looks like a chicken.

Dave the Dog

For More --> https://www.berrybunch.family/s01e003-a-fishy-tale-dave-unleashed/

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