Spring back in the step

I don't know how many times you'll hear this said in life, but I'll say it once for now - Skegness was great! Taking advantage of the Good Friday and Easter Monday break is fantastic as I only took two days off work but had six days off. We drove down in our packs and arrived at different points in the day at the caravan park. Thankfully the weather held up all week and made for a more relaxing stay.

Each day we'd get up (some of us), and head for the Big Top, basically a large marquee with a capacity of several thousand people, at around 10am where we heard the message - based on this year's theme of One People. A guy called Jeff Lucas did a good job of this; i was particularly able to relate to his genuine and down to earth say of saying things. Overall it made you feel like Christianity wasn't such a weird thing after all.

After this, we'd either go to listen to a seminar and/or meet up for lunch. The afternoon was nice and chilled as we'd do what we wanted - there were lots of options provided by Butlins including the water chutes and swimming pool.

In the evening, thanks to a pre-planned rota, we'd cook for each other and then go off to a big worship session, also held at the big top. Thinking about it all, it was all very tiring - but equally refreshing. Just hoping not to come down to earth with a bang afterwards ;)

All The King's Men

I've just watched this film with my housemate and would say I enjoyed it. Once you get over the Southern accents applied by Sean Penn, Jude Law and Kate Winslet you can appreciate the storyline. As the story develops and the plot thickens you are challenged to work out where everything fits in and who the goodies and baddies are. Anyway, worth a watch in my opinion, but its not for light viewing!

Another film I watched recently was Amazing Grace - the captivating story of William Wilberforce and the long road to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. You really should watch this one as its both educational and inspirational. One man's struggle that changed things for good; it makes me want to save the world.

Next week I'm off to Skeggy and Spring Harvest. I'm truly looking forward to this, as it should be (another) well deserved break and a time of refreshment. Last time I went was when I was a student, so perhaps this time I will be able to afford some of the books and CDs. I'm hoping to get a spiritual boost of sorts and enjoy getting closer to some of the people who will be there. Bring on the Easter break.