British Annual Gathering at Cleeve House August 09

The place where we are really free to realise our dreams is holy ground that's all around. We live in a very visual world; actually, people almost don't want to read too much text anymore. They just want to see the image of what you're trying to tell them. They want everything explained to them in images. Our eyes are often a gateway to what we take in, and they're the gateway through which we perceive the world around us. God wants to look at this world through our eyes, and He wants to show you how to look at this world and what He sees when He looks at the people around you.

The amazing thing about children's eyes is that they are so clear because they're so innocent. They may not have the wisdom or the experience that people gain with age or the ability to evaluate or calculate many details or complicated things, but at the same time, they're free from the baggage that we accumulate in life with experience. They take things at face value, and that's why people feel comfortable with children. God wants to see through fresh, bright eyes, not tired, mistrusting eyes.

I remember being in an aquarium in Osaka, Japan, with my wife. My wife studied graphic design, and when we were looking at all these little fish with their bright colours and patterns, she said, 'Wow, look at how clever God is.' I didn't think we were going to start talking about God at that point. She is so clever, and look at the expression on their faces; the patterns and colours are just right together. I'm talking like this to organise and learn to see all your life to be free.

Good morning! I see several familiar faces out here, and I'm really happy to be back and to see you here. Tim, you took a big risk in asking an Irishman to get up and say your words. We have the blurry stone, as you may know. I love you still, meaning I love you for always. So could you please turn to your neighbour and say 'Shattem anko'? It's summertime at lunch. This is the Celts; all the Celts are here. Thank God! What do you think of today's sermon? I really enjoyed it this year. It's really fun, and I think someone has a really good way with people. I stayed awake the whole time. I saw him out in the town, you know, clubbing it. All the happy memories!