This is a picture of the more visible pipes, there are a lot more behind the stone arch to the left of this, that make up the organ in Ely Cathedral. It's a super instrument, with a quite wonderful sound. If you would … [Read more...]
The Dark Night of the Soul
December 17, 2009 By
I can't remember, now, where I first heard about Loreena McKennitt. My memory does let me down sometimes these days. But this song has almost haunted me since I came across it. And I think it is because of much more than … [Read more...]
Listening to Experts
December 16, 2009 By
This is another post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle. In this one Lou reminds us that 'experts' are just fallible human beings who happen to have more knowledge than most in their chosen field. The trouble is, they … [Read more...]
Where have you been?
December 15, 2009 By
This is one of those jokes that really hits the spot for me, one that made me thankful I hadn't just taken a sip of coffee when I read the punchline -- my monitor would've needed cleaning. Where have you … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 13, 2009 By
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. It's a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus’ coming at Christmas. John the Baptist was a bit of a mystery man. He suddenly … [Read more...]
God’s Goodness
December 12, 2009 By
I have been reading a little about Charles Simeon, considered by many to be the brains behind Evangelicalism. While I wouldn't consider myself an Evangelical -- at least, not exclusively so -- it's easy to agree with … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
December 11, 2009 By
Some of the trees in the churchyard at Godmanchester are looking quite bleak now without their greenery. But I spend many happy hours looking at the shapes and patterns made by the bare branches. This big old Horse … [Read more...]
Prayer for a Friend
December 10, 2009 By
The more I hear of the Casting Crowns, the more I like them. This is a great song, and, more importantly, a great prayer which says just what I needed. It comes from their album, "The Altar and the Door". Lord I lift … [Read more...]
Stereotypes
December 9, 2009 By
Here is a post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle. In this one he talks about some of the dangers of putting people into various stereotypical groups. He suggests that we need to become our own authority, and beware of … [Read more...]
What are the pictures?
December 8, 2009 By
I know Church can be thought of as boring by some people, but this lad must have thought the sermons were more than soporific. It's a funny old language, English -- thankfully: as it sure improves the humour. What are … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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