If like me, you have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the daily news agenda – largely due to the fact that it is mainly all bad news, then you may not have heard about Captain Tom Moore but I would be extremely surprised. You can read the full story Read more…
There is an Old Testament Proverb that says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12) For Christians, Easter Sunday is a celebration that hope has come. Hope is here, right now and you can receive it if you Read more…
For the past thirty-one years of my life, I have made an effort to think about the significance of Good Friday before celebrating the happiness and joy that surrounds Easter Sunday. Whatever faith you may or may not have, I believe everyone appreciates the story of good triumphing over evil. Read more…
Last night we had a ‘bonfire’ in our small garden. I love bonfires. I’ll take any excuse to make a fire and throw all the wood and other bits and pieces on… cardboard, garden foliage waste etc. The thing that struck me about the fire last night was that whilst Read more…
Firstly, a caveat; there is much to be concerned, prayerful and sad about. Please understand that I am not suggesting – for a second – that this is not the case. However, were we not to look for the good, we could easily get disheartened. I am also aware that Read more…
Apologies for the slight delay in delivering this post to you today. The truth is, I felt a bit bereft of ideas so I decided there was only one thing for it… A morning walk up on to the South Downs, despite the frost and freezing temperatures. I’m so glad Read more…
On the first day in Tirana, Albania this week, I decided to walk back to my hotel for lunch. Partly because I wanted the exercise of a brisk walk through the city and also because I love the challenge of remembering a route. I was staying in a new hotel Read more…
One morning, when I woke up, I couldn’t see. I called out to my Mum (I was only about eight years old at the time!) who came in to see what the matter was. It turned out, I had conjunctivitis. The nasty pus that comes with it had effectively congealed Read more…
Yesterday, I created some time to sit in a seaside cafe and reflect on the year that is almost over, and think about the year that is to come. It occurred to me that almost exactly five years ago, I did the same thing and today my life is almost Read more…
I haven’t always had a study but now that I do, I never want to be without one. Having only recently furnished it with a couple of pictures and most of my favourite books, it finally feels like a home from home. A place of peace. Somewhere to work, write Read more…