Sleep

Earlier Infusion blog posts have discussed sleep - here's a link to a blog post On Sleep which notes that "the Bible says quite a bit on this topic, probably because sleep is both a good teacher and a revealer of the heart":

1. 
Sleep is a daily gift from God (Psalm 127:1–2).

2. Sleep reminds us daily of our need for God (Psalms 3:5, 4:8).

3. Excessive sleep exposes sin and leads to poverty (Proverbs 6:9–11, 20:13).

4. Sleep is sweet when we are walking in wisdom (Proverbs 3:19–24).

5. Falling asleep provides an opportunity to examine our hearts before God (Psalm 4:4).


Swop clothes for chocs

During Fairtrade Fortnight, at participating Oxfam shops, you can swap a bag of quality donations for a delicious box of Cafédirect tea: http://tinyurl.com/yz9npwp

Win Chocolate for Fairtrade Fortnight

A competition for all chocolate lovers! All Divine chocolate products are Fairtrade certified and to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight 2010 Divine have a hamper worth £100, filled with all chocolate-y goodies to giveaway. Details of all Divine competitions can be found here.

Church leaders call for 'technology fast'

Church leaders are urging people to give up iPods rather than chocolate this Lent as part of a 'technology fast' to save the planet as well as our souls:

• TearFund Carbon Fast 2010 webpages
• Telegraph article

Shrove Tuesday

• Basic pancake recipe


• Give your pancake recipes a twist with these simple filling ideas


• How to serve Michelin-starred pancakes


• Pancake Day essentials


• What makes the perfect pancake?