In a generation…
Sam and I are writing a diary entry every day for Lent. It’s a kind of joint journal for 40 Days (or 46 days if you count the Sundays). We’re finding it fascinating reading each other’s comments....
View ArticleTransformation in the North 5: Expanding Horizons
Most of us have a vision that’s too narrow. We find it difficult to look beyond the possibilities of the here and now and we end up settling for something that’s ok, rather than the best. That’s true...
View ArticleAccess Denied
‘Access Denied’ is not the error message I want to get when trying to open a computer file. Not only is it frustrating but it feels like I’m being told I’m excluded. I will try of course to find a way...
View ArticleToes
Isaac, our 10-year old son, bought a book last week from the New Wine bookshop. It was all about healing. Written for kids about his age it gives some bible teaching on the subject and tells stories...
View ArticleGood Thinking
Thinking is highly under-rated. Good thinking – that flows freshly and freely – is fantastic. But for most of us it doesn’t just happen. OK, there are things we can do to help us think more creatively...
View ArticleVader, Voldermort, Jesus
Darth Vader is the notorious baddie in the Star Wars movies. Those around him who bow to his authority, and obey his command give him a title: ‘Lord’ Vader. Similarly in the Harry Potter books and...
View Article10 Books to help you Slow Down
God often speaks to me as I read. I often ask him to guide me into reading a useful book at an opportune time in my life. So here are 10 inspiring books that I’ve found helpful on the general theme of...
View ArticleTalking Honestly
We were the only ones there. We talked as we walked. It was probably more of an amble than a walk, as we made our way through the walled gardens, down the paths, close to the lakes and around the...
View ArticleDying to Pray
Some days stand out. They are memorable. There are some days where it feels like lots happen. When many significant things happen. Around 2000 years ago this day in history – the day known as Maundy...
View ArticlePower in Perseverance
I have felt strangely uninspired in recent weeks. That’s unusual for me, as my mind is usually full of lots of fresh ideas every day. My blogging is normally a natural expression of those ideas as I...
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