HMS Elizabeth And Britain Have Sprung A Leak (featuring an amusing poem)

The new flagship Royal Navy Ship HMS Elizabeth already has a leak.
Buy Mark and Pete's poems for Christmas: http://amzn.to/2yZ47lr (UK) or http://amzn.to/2AZkmRs (USA).
This is emblematic of Britain itself, have we lost all confidence in our selves. Are we sunk. Pete presents this satirial poetic take in Britain in light of this report of leak in the Royal Navy new warship. Words by Mark, production by Pete.

How To Avoid Raging at Annoying Things

Letting yourself get stressed out over the little things in life is one of the biggest ways to bring unnecessary grief into life’s path. You can avoid a lot of negative feelings, and even health problems, simply by learning not to let the little things get to you.  If it's not against God's ways it's simply not that bad!

"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell."  Matthew 10:28

Focus on the Big Picture

When something small happens that makes you want to rage, compare the moment’s significance to everything else going on in your own life, and in the world around you. You may have spilled your cake batter on the floor an hour before your guests are due to arrive. Are your friends still going to love you and enjoy the evening even if you don’t have a freshly baked cake for them? If so, maybe you should put your energy somewhere other than berating yourself for this small mistake

Remember That We All Make Mistakes

When something small threatens to destroy your attitude and positive outlook, think about the fact that everyone makes mistakes. Whether it is yourself or someone else who caused the situation that feels like a train wreck, keep in mind that mistakes are a normal part of life that happen to everyone. Don’t let one bad moment take you by surprise.

Forgive Others

It can be hard to forgive someone else when it feels like they have brought you extra work and stress. When someone rear ends your vehicle, you may be tempted to lash out at them verbally. However, stop and think about how it may feel to be in their situation. Don’t act and feel as though you have never made a mistake, but choose empathy.

"If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you."  Matthew 6:14

Forgive Yourself

Forgiving others can be a simple matter in comparison to forgiving ourselves. There are many moments that we treat ourselves worse than we would ever allow a friend to treat us. 

When you are having a difficult time forgiving yourself, think of how you would handle a similar mistake made by a good friend. Stop and think before bullying yourself, and consider seeking professional help if you can’t stop a cascade of negative thoughts every time you fall short of perfection.

Ask Yourself If It Will Matter in Ten Years

We all have problems, and generally at the time, any problem seems big. Perception is not always the truth, though, and it is up to us to put our situation into perspective so that we can properly deal with whatever comes our way. 

"Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial; because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, that God has promised to those who love Him."  James1:12

When something negative happens in your life, ask yourself if it will matter in ten years. If it won’t, let it go. If someone gives you the middle finger in traffic, you may be tempted to lose your cool, but it is simply not worth it. Save your emotions for things that are life changing and deserve your full attention.

When something goes wrong, you have two choices. You can slip into a rage, or let it go. Making the choice not to sweat the small stuff will bring you life-changing happiness, and you will be thankful for your own shift in perspective.

How To Be Happy With Your Money

“Money can’t buy you happiness.” Or can it? Having a sufficient amount of money can certainly lower stress, but having an excess of it will not make you more happy than anyone else. Money in itself is not bad. An excessive love for money, however, is distinctly bad for you.

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” 1 Timothy 6:10

There is stress that goes along with having money. Whether you have a little or a lot, you likely know about this stress. There is the stress of knowing you need to spend what you have wisely, as well as the fact that people with ulterior motives are drawn to those who are financially wealthy. Studies have shown that yes, having enough money to meet your needs and those of your family does bring happiness.  Here are 5 thing to remember to be happy with your money.

1. Money and Happiness Are Not Proportional.
 Someone with enough money to buy a large house and several cars will not necessarily have more happiness than another individual with exactly what they need.People living in poverty are generally less happy than those whose needs are met. Being able to pay for your bills and having enough to get by financially will help you succeed in feeling happy. Having more money than you need, however, will not bring you extra happiness.

2. Not About What Comes in But What Goes Out
It is not so much the amount of money that you make that ensures your happiness, but about what you are spending it on and where it is going on the way out. There are some principles for using money that can help you to feel more satisfied. Where you put your money and who receives it can make a difference as to whether you gained something by having had it.

4. Spend on Experiences, Not Things
Buying more things is not proven to make a person happy. Although investing in items that will last seems like a wise move, studies show that we tend to adjust to what we obtain. Having these things doesn’t continue bringing unlimited happiness.
We are more likely to have long-term happiness when money is spent on experiences which will give us lasting memories. Whether this means going on vacation by yourself or with your family, or making time to do something fun every now and then… be sure to create experiences rather than purchasing something that will simply fade away over time.

5. Give It Away
Jesus said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ (Acts 20:35)
Giving is one of the most satisfying things you can do with your money; Giving sets us free, while hoarding entraps us (James 5:2). Whether it is to charity or a friend in need, find a way to give back and share what you have. This is a way to spend that will bring long-term rewards of happiness.

Healing on the streets of Liscard

We were out praying for people in the pedestrianised shopping area of Liscard in Wallasey. We hope to make it a regular event so watch out for us if you live in the area.  We are are a team of Christians from a few local churches who pray in the name of Jesus. This is just a taster so you can meet some of the awesome volunteers.