Mervyn Edmunds
Mervyn Edmunds
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Boat Talk
A video for our friends who wonder how we can have a proper holiday on a small sailboat. Some moralising thrown in, because Merv can't help himself.
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Видео

Reflections on Prayer
Просмотров 168Месяц назад
A personal reflection on prayer habits, and how they have changed over the years.
Hannah - a love story
Просмотров 191Месяц назад
Hannah was a smart strong-minded young woman who could disregard what people thought, or expected of her. Like getting married to someone chosen for her. Then something happened ... If you prefer to read the transcript, see: www.humangivens.com.au/hannah.pdf
Coming Alongside
Просмотров 4602 месяца назад
Coming alongside - a metaphor for life. This video proposes coming alongside instead of keeping our distance can make a huge difference in people's lives. It uses examples from travels and life, and suggests that the simple message of Jesus may be all we need.
The Samaritans
Просмотров 1183 месяца назад
It is common to think the early church spread along the lines of Paul's missionary journeys. However, in order to get a church population of around five or six million people by the start of the fourth century, there had to have been a massive movement of believers and a high rate of adoption in other regions. This video suggests that it was the Samaritan people who began this movement, althoug...
Exploring the early church
Просмотров 4483 месяца назад
This video is a result of my exploration. Reading books, listening to RUclips videos, and thinking about what the early believers did that could point to where the modern version lost this vitality, expansion, and fidelity to the Jesus ideal. It is not presented as authoritative or historically accurate - if there is such a thing in this case. It is my considered assessment, based upon the bala...
The Missing Years
Просмотров 2213 месяца назад
This video suggests the 'missing years' in the record of Jesus' life can be explained with reference to the writings of various sects whose scrolls have been found. It also proposes that the unique factor of the original Jesus movement that distinguishes it from other sects, even nominally Christian ones, is the evidence of two inextricably linked ideas: love of enemy and embracing of the idea ...
Spirit Led
Просмотров 8145 месяцев назад
A reflection on the notion of being spirit led; proposing what Jesus left us was a guide into truth, not necessarily a leader. It discusses the possibility of claims of the spirit leading when the fruit does not show it. It concludes with a message for our times. The quotations used in the video can be seen: www.humangivens.com.au/quotations.pdf
Roadtrip Rambling
Просмотров 1506 месяцев назад
Some rambling thoughts on deconstructing and rebuilding a house of faith in the context of a roadtrip.
Did God really say that?
Просмотров 2477 месяцев назад
A challenge to the inerrancy of scripture. It may prompt some exploration in those truth-seekers less than perfectly satisfied in the way God is portrayed in much of the Hebrew bible.
Making sense of theology
Просмотров 7068 месяцев назад
This video explains how we make sense of ourselves, others and our world. The explanation is applied to theology, our view of God.
The restoration of all things - an opinion
Просмотров 5348 месяцев назад
A controversial topic for sure, but one worth contemplating. Offered here without any intention toward persuasion, it is only one man's opinion. A transcript can be seen www.humangivens.com.au/opinion.pdf
Fallen Angels
Просмотров 1309 месяцев назад
This video raises the prospect that Lucifer and his angelic minions continues to play a role in the world today - a role that includes characteristics of society that we assume are part of God’s plan. I argue they are Lucifer’s agenda, not God’s. A transcript can be seen: www.humangivens.com.au/fallen_angels.pdf
Eli's Story
Просмотров 639 месяцев назад
This video tells a story - a story for healing. It has a dedication: "... to those who bear the scars from wolves in sheep’s clothing. While the scars may remain, it is my prayer that the hurt and betrayal will be replaced with hope." A transcript can be found here: www.humangivens.com.au/eli_story.pdf If you would like some pointers on storytelling: ruclips.net/video/swkmfec3mek/видео.html I a...
Telling Stories: some pointers
Просмотров 959 месяцев назад
This video helps caring people do more than listen. A few pointers on why tell stories for healing; how to get people to relax, and other useful tips to raise your caring to another level of care. A playlist of therapeutic stories used with indigenous men can be viewed here: ruclips.net/p/PLn7VKsbLlGVFUxnJnsJqm8n2Ka8VHmqkk Stories with author's notes to assist those wishing to write stories can...
Eli's Story
Просмотров 869 месяцев назад
Eli's Story
Why Humans Dream (understanding REM sleep)
Просмотров 2110 месяцев назад
Why Humans Dream (understanding REM sleep)
Understanding Emotions
Просмотров 3110 месяцев назад
Understanding Emotions
Making Sense - understanding pattern matching
Просмотров 5710 месяцев назад
Making Sense - understanding pattern matching
The Cormorant Story
Просмотров 91Год назад
The Cormorant Story
After the Yarning - the Old Man comments
Просмотров 43Год назад
After the Yarning - the Old Man comments
Meaning and Purpose - Part Four (Lesson of the swamp)
Просмотров 28Год назад
Meaning and Purpose - Part Four (Lesson of the swamp)
Meaning and Purpose - Part Three
Просмотров 48Год назад
Meaning and Purpose - Part Three
Meaning and Purpose - Part Two
Просмотров 49Год назад
Meaning and Purpose - Part Two
Meaning and Purpose - Part One
Просмотров 90Год назад
Meaning and Purpose - Part One
Toward Better Healthcare - the Human Givens approach (Part Two)
Просмотров 13Год назад
Toward Better Healthcare - the Human Givens approach (Part Two)
Toward better healthcare - the Human Givens approach (Part One)
Просмотров 16Год назад
Toward better healthcare - the Human Givens approach (Part One)
Human Givens - an explanation
Просмотров 109Год назад
Human Givens - an explanation
Understanding Trauma
Просмотров 1293 года назад
Understanding Trauma
Dealing with Trauma - the rewind technique
Просмотров 3 тыс.3 года назад
Dealing with Trauma - the rewind technique

Комментарии

  • @briannordt4457
    @briannordt4457 4 дня назад

    I just discovered your channel about 20 minutes ago when I viewed your video on Degrees of Freedom. I was hesitant to click on this video out of fear that something might be said that would keep me from rewatching the first one. I'm so happy that I put that fear away and clicked this one. Your sharing of your exploration of the early church is beacon in a sea of Christian apologetics that, more often than not, pits one against another, more concerned with who's right with this or that Biblical translation and/or denomination when it's love of our enemies, of each other, and love of God that matters most.

  • @briannordt4457
    @briannordt4457 4 дня назад

    Metaphors for life, cozy craft, and a beauty to rival Mona Lisa on the bow... Fair winds, and thank you.

  • @JuliaCross-u9v
    @JuliaCross-u9v Месяц назад

    Such wonderful thoughts!!! Thank you!!

  • @galegriggs8956
    @galegriggs8956 Месяц назад

    Merv, You have made my day! I appreciate you! Thank you for bringing this story to life for us this morning.

  • @amysecker930
    @amysecker930 Месяц назад

    Merv, thank you! Such a wonderful message of love!

  • @sarahprice2681
    @sarahprice2681 2 месяца назад

    Really love this, Merv. Thank you!

  • @ShelaghBlondeel
    @ShelaghBlondeel 2 месяца назад

    This gives the true meaning of being our brother's keeper, showing compassion.

  • @TeenaDaize
    @TeenaDaize 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Merv.

  • @susanevans428
    @susanevans428 2 месяца назад

    Love this!💕

  • @edithgarcelon5142
    @edithgarcelon5142 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Merv❤

  • @galegriggs8956
    @galegriggs8956 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for sharing with us! I appreciate your knowledge.

  • @ericfendler7935
    @ericfendler7935 3 месяца назад

    This is an excellent video. I'll definitely listen to it again. Too much for me to take in one time through.

  • @edithgarcelon5142
    @edithgarcelon5142 3 месяца назад

    Amen 🎉 thank you! Try the spirits ☺️

  • @edithgarcelon5142
    @edithgarcelon5142 3 месяца назад

    Wonderful Merv! Thank you 🎉🦅

  • @russberry3240
    @russberry3240 4 месяца назад

    “Exasperated”is the keyword. ❤

  • @aaronwoods6534
    @aaronwoods6534 4 месяца назад

    Thanks Merv. I get it, but need to keep the story close at mind so I keep getting it!

  • @StuartNeilSmith-z6k
    @StuartNeilSmith-z6k 4 месяца назад

    Preach it brother Merv, Neil Smith

    • @mervynedmunds3780
      @mervynedmunds3780 4 месяца назад

      Well fancy that. Thank you brother, so good the hear from you. SMS 0432 374 285 and I'll call you back for a chat.

  • @briceerickson3117
    @briceerickson3117 5 месяцев назад

    Good questions 👍

  • @jaynethorpe6942
    @jaynethorpe6942 6 месяцев назад

    Love this Merv! Thanks for sharing! *sleeping on the floor of the cathedral! My heart says a resounding Amen -such do we find ourselves when we embrace our maker!❤

  • @amysecker930
    @amysecker930 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you, Merv! I have also done a lot of thinking about holding the Bible to such esteem, and have adjusted my thinking on that. God, the Holy Spirit, nature, etc speak so loudly when we allow them to.

  • @jdclarke47
    @jdclarke47 8 месяцев назад

    How about making sense about a father that would nail his only son to a cross to receive one of the worst things know to man.

    • @mervynedmunds3780
      @mervynedmunds3780 5 месяцев назад

      The only way to makes sense of that idea is to state that it is bad theology.

    • @mervynedmunds3780
      @mervynedmunds3780 5 месяцев назад

      It is driven by the view of God as a deity, one that needs sacrifice or bad stuff will happen. A view of God as father changes this. 'For God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself' tells us where God was on Good Friday, not hiding his face, not appeasing his wrath by being like the god of Moloch.

  • @beestoe993
    @beestoe993 8 месяцев назад

    I have lived my life, especially in my youth, as an optimist. And as such I can appreciate what you are saying. Sometimes I think along these lines and wonder if faith will overcome. I don't want to believe in eternal damnation, even for my worst enemy. The mere thought is quite disturbing to me. But I believe in the Bible. And as such I cannot dismiss it. Trust in God is the best I can do.

  • @redcolt777
    @redcolt777 8 месяцев назад

    Most texts regarding Hell are from Jesus himself and concern the destruction of the temple and the end of the old covenant.

  • @alexanderelkorek
    @alexanderelkorek 8 месяцев назад

    Hi Mervyn. Good talk. I'm on the journey to understand the restoration of all things. I really like Revelation 22. I think it's relevant.

  • @OscarSanchez-s7x
    @OscarSanchez-s7x 8 месяцев назад

    Sagely spot on and very timely commentary. Thank you.

  • @doreensaunders9734
    @doreensaunders9734 9 месяцев назад

    I think this is beautiful 💞

  • @doreensaunders9734
    @doreensaunders9734 9 месяцев назад

    Love the poem, would love to be there on the water😊

    • @mervynedmunds3780
      @mervynedmunds3780 9 месяцев назад

      Longfellow's 'Day is Done', you probably knew that anyway. Yeah we had a few weeks on the water, very enjoyable.

  • @kimseverud4798
    @kimseverud4798 10 месяцев назад

    I sure needed this, THANK YOU ❤

  • @doreensaunders9734
    @doreensaunders9734 10 месяцев назад

    Merv, that is really you !!! Wonderful to see you😊 And just in time too. I was getting so frustrated and couldn’t understand how some of us really get it and others don’t at all, and we’ve been in the same fellowship for years. Now I’ve got to listen to this again, patterns, bigger window, stories, I’ve got to put it all together. Oh how I would love to sit and chat with you, and I’ve got to make sure my sister sees this, she’s gonna love it. Thank-you merv, what a great idea, and good to see you. Will watch it with my husband, God willing, in the morning, he’s sleeping now.😊

    • @mervynedmunds3780
      @mervynedmunds3780 10 месяцев назад

      Yes, Doreen, really me. So happy for you that the timing was right. Someday our paths will cross and we can chat together. Until then, go well sister ...

  • @BevPrine
    @BevPrine 10 месяцев назад

    "Allow God to reframe the window through which we view Him." Beautiful, thank you, Merv.

  • @TheBeccarie
    @TheBeccarie 10 месяцев назад

    Appreciate this counsel. Thank you Merv!

  • @melaniewilliams7409
    @melaniewilliams7409 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you Mervyn. You are so appreciated ♥️

    • @mervynedmunds3780
      @mervynedmunds3780 10 месяцев назад

      Thank you Melanie because we never know unless someone says so.

  • @kyleighseth318
    @kyleighseth318 Год назад

    💃 'PromoSM'

  • @Antzus81
    @Antzus81 Год назад

    Great demo, and the transcript with explanation is extremely helpful. Much appreciated!

  • @BICGROUP
    @BICGROUP 2 года назад

    @mikwilpir6940 pls don't take Merv's comments about COVID as bias, he doesn't have a mean bone in his body and he is certainly the opposite. At the time of filming remote communities were being encouraged to get vaccinated and many ATSI health workers wearing COVID-10 Team TShirts: endorsed by NACCHO. It might not seem like it today: late November 2022 and wow, how we have moved on: but those comments were really relevant in 2021, and I hope readers don't take this video out of context. On another matter, I hope you find time to embody this technique it is amazing how our imagination can get us into trouble and how amazing it is how our imagination can get us out of trouble. Merv's has been very generous in delivery, design and write up of this technique. If you need further assistance, I am sure Merv would be happy to assist you. Many thanks.

  • @mikwilpir6940
    @mikwilpir6940 2 года назад

    This was extremely beautiful and helpful but throwing that coh vid jab in at the end is totally bias and unnecessary. I appreciate the time you took and lisa also, as this helped me solidify this technique in my energy as being helpful. Thank You