This is what makes me, me. My hobbies if you like!
BIBLE
The BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. I read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct me, food to support me and comfort to cheer me.
It’s the traveller’s map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian’s character. Here paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.
Christ is its grand subject and the glory of God its end. It fills my memory, rules my heart and guides my feet. When reading it I do so slowly, frequently and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory and a river of pleasure.
I do all this not because of me, but Christ who liveth in me. I know it will be opened at the judgement to judge whether I lived according to it. It makes me focus on that blessed hope of Christ return, as it requires of me the highest responsibility. It will reward my greatest labour and account for my faults.
I dearly recommend it to you now not any other time.
Please do consider this and may God richly bless you.
My Monthly Study
MONTH |
STUDY |
Done |
July |
Judges, Ruth |
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August |
1 & 2 Samuel |
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September |
1 & 2 Kings |
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Art
Art sends a shiver down my spine. I’m referring particularly to Byzantine art, on the other hand anything abstract tickles me. I’m still searching for a collection to post on this page. I'm also a member of Artists In Botswana under the national museum monuments and art gallery
Basketball
I'm convinced that exercise is important toward healthful living as much as healthy eating is. So I do go to the courts once in a while, but its been a long while now.
Music
I 'm reluctant to start this subject, cause I know for a fact that I'll go on and on and on and on and on……
I have a soft heart for classical music. People like Tchaikovsky, Haydn, Beethoven, Bach, Mozart…, the list goes on, have had a particular impact on what I listen to.
I've also been to some concerts where international musicians have played. These are:
Date of Concert |
Venue |
Musician |
Music featured |
Sat. 19 October 1996, 8:15pm |
Large City Hall Bulawayo |
Bulawayo Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Derek Hudson |
Divertimento No.3 in F (K. 138) W.A. Mozart (1756-1791) On hearing the first Cuckoo in spring. F. Delius (1862-1934) |
Tue. 18 February 1997 |
Robert Sibson Hall, Bulawayo |
Gordon Fergus-Thompson (PIANO) |
Barcarolle in F sharp Major, Opus 60 Two Mazurkas Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849) Three Etudes. Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) |
Sun. 6 April 1997 7:00pm |
Large City Hall Bulawayo |
Bulawayo Philharmonic Ochestra. Leslie Howard (PIANO) Marilyn Hill Smith (SOPRANO) Tasmin Little (VIOLIN) Piers Lane (PIANO) |
"Egmont" - Overture, Opus 84 Ludwig Van Beethoven(1770-1827) Vilja (from "The Merry Widow) Franz Lehar (1870-1948) Violin Concerto in E minor, Opus 64. Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) |
I also listen to fussion, Jazz and a lot of gospel.
My interest in instruments is quiet high. I Currently play the Piano and recorder. I'm about to embark on the saxaphone and guitar. I can spend anything on any kind of instrument - contact me if you have any. Particularly the violin.
Books
Still Under Construction.
Computers
Still Under Construction.
Family tree
I enjoy collecting data for my family tree. The one you see below is just a 1/8 of the one i've compiled so far. I done so to the 4th generation.