Make your mind up for yourself......

The current campaign of posters on some buses "There probably is no God..." has stirred up people with views on both sides of the debate over the existence from God. There are Christians who have been delighted with the adverts, taking the view that the campaign gets people thinking and talking about God.Some Christians were so delighted that they gave a donation to the campaign. On the other hand there are atheists who don't like the campaign, arguing that it gives credibility to the debate by acknowledging the possibility that God may exists!

So what do you think? God - Yes or No.?

If you answered no, I'd like to encourage you to consider why you said no. Was it a decision you reached after careful consideration and painstaking research? The implications of such a decision are pretty big, so you'd think that people would take the time to consider the basis for their decision carefully - yet most of the people I have asked, have at best a vague personal theory to support their decision. It's often, something like well science has disproved God, hasn't it? If it has how come there have been so many eminent scientists who believe in God? By all means decide against the idea of God if you must, but doesn't such a significant decision on your behalf require more than a knee jerk reaction?

If you'd like to know more about the evidence for God by all means drop me a line via this blog's comments link. As for my view, well you can read a little of my personal experience here. Happy researching!

In the spotlight

There has been a lot in the press this week about Kaka, and the £100 million transfer negotiations going on around his possible move to Manchester City.

Worth it?
Such events inevitable raise lots of questions and comments on all manner of things, ranging from whether it's right to spend so much money on one person, to whether or not one superstar player can change to fortunes of a football club. Time will no doubt reveal the answer on the latter question. What is certain is that from time to time someone comes along who changes the course of history; Alexander the Great, Comwell ,Churchill, Einstein...pick your own hero. One such person that changed the course of history is Jesus Christ.

A man of influence?
Christ's impact and influence has endured down the years, bringing joy, comfort, wisdom, freedom and hope to countless millions. He is one man that literally changed history. Love Him or hate Him Jesus' influence is beyond doubt. Time will tell what impact Kaka makes on Manchester City's trophy cabinet, but what will matter more will be what personal impact Kaka makes on those who come into contact with him, whether that contact is as a team mate, football fan, or neighbour. No one who has followed Kaka for any length of time will have no doubt of the eternal impact Jesus has made on his life. Kaka is clearly proud to be a disciple of Jesus, he is keenly aware that a value much higher than £100 million was put on his life. What's more Kaka knows that Jesus paid that price, willingly giving up His life so that Kaka might have eternal life.

The ultimate transfer deal
There was never a more expensive "transfer deal" than when Jesus paid the price for our sins on the cross, whatever is paid for Kaka by Man City, it's small change to what has already been paid for each one of us. The question is will we follow in Kaka's foosteps and show our gratitude to Jesus by submitting gladly to Jesus as Lord?

In the spotlight?
For those of us who are Christians, I'd like to encourage people to pray for people like Kaka. We know how hard it can be to walk in the light and live as we should. How hard must it be to stay "in the light", when you are high profile and contantly tracked by the media spotlight? It's particularly hard in the UK at this time when the tabloids would love nothing more than publish a story portraying high profile Christians like Kaka as nothing more than hypocrites. Let's pray that our Father strengthens Kaka for the battles ahead, and that Kaka influences many for the Kingdom!