People Pleaser In this post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle he talks about the need many of us experience to please other people, to gain their approval. And how the costs of such a need can be extraordinarily … [Read more...]
Afraid of the Dark
November 17, 2009 By
I can think of a few children who would have the wit to come out with something like is said in this joke. And I can think of lots of children who would be afraid of the dark. But, I can't think of any that would fulfil … [Read more...]
Revive in us new hope
November 15, 2009 By
In the last week or so we’ve spent much time remembering the past, and remembering specifically some pretty horrific aspects of that past. We do need to remember those things, and to learn from those mistakes. … [Read more...]
Love and a welcome awaiting
November 14, 2009 By
This story about John Todd, a preacher in the late 1800's, dropped into my inbox this week. When I read it, I was moved to tears. In this last week when we thought so much about death, and especially those who have … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
November 13, 2009 By
Friday Foto This is a picture I took a while ago of St Mary's Church in Buckden, a small village not far from home. The vicar there, Ally Barratt, used to be our curate at Godmanchester. The building to the left of … [Read more...]
Thank You
November 11, 2009 By
Thank you all for the messages of support and encouragement, and especially for the prayers, in the last week or so while I've been out of commission. I'm very grateful for all of them on here, by email, and through … [Read more...]
Apologies
November 6, 2009 By
I generally try to keep a few posts in front with the blog, using the WordPress future posts capabilities, as it helps to smooth out the bumps of my rather unpredictable health. All of the posts that have published in … [Read more...]
At the Beach
November 5, 2009 By
At the Beach Sometimes you just need a really good laugh. And it's nice, at the same time, to think back to warmer summer weather. Here's a classic Mr Bean sketch to enjoy. I'd love to know where it was filmed; I … [Read more...]
Self-Confidence
November 4, 2009 By
Self-Confidence This is another post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle. In this one, Lou talks about self-confidence, why it's important, and, best of all, gives an interesting idea about how you can build your own … [Read more...]
A Letter from Heaven
November 3, 2009 By
This joke landed in my inbox, thanks Norman, at just the right time, when I was seriously in need of a good laugh. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. A Letter from Heaven One day God was looking down to earth … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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