How many times have you told yourself you're just having a bad day? In this post from the Winners Circle, Lou Tice challenges that kind of thinking and encourages us to look at things differently, more … [Read more...]
Time’s Up
January 19, 2010 By
This must have given some Bishop quite a surprise -- just as well it's only a joke! It was sent to me this week: not by a Bishop I hasten to add, though I can imagine those I know thoroughly enjoying it. I hope you do … [Read more...]
Grant it the peace and unity of your kingdom
January 18, 2010 By
Today marks the beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18 to 25 January); although many Churches will do as we do at Godmanchester, and make it Sunday to Sunday (from yesterday). This year's theme, "You … [Read more...]
Our beginning and our end
January 17, 2010 By
This phrase, "our beginning and our end", from today's Collect (The Second Sunday of Epiphany), always makes me think about the book of The Revelation -- the last book in our Bibles, and probably one of the most … [Read more...]
Building Bridges
January 16, 2010 By
I came across this story recently, and thought how true it is. Conflict so often begins from a simple misunderstanding; and long-term friendships and family ties can fall apart because of it. If only we all had someone … [Read more...]
Haiti emergency appeal
January 15, 2010 By
I don't imagine for one minute you need me to tell you about the devastating events in Haiti this week. But I've decided to publish the details for the Christian Aid emergency appeal, which is where I'm donating … [Read more...]
Boyanka Angelova — Ball Exercise
January 14, 2010 By
I love to watch people who are highly skilled at what they do. When I was browsing around on YouTube recently, as I do occasionally, I came across this video of Boyanka Angelova performing a rhythmic gymnastics exercise … [Read more...]
Where Do You Want To Go?
January 13, 2010 By
Here is another post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle. In this one he talks about the importance of setting goals for ourselves -- telling us why he thinks we should set them; and what we can gain as a result. If … [Read more...]
And God sent healthy vegetables
January 12, 2010 By
This arrived in my inbox four or five times in one week, all from completely different sources. Now I know I'm not the healthiest of eaters, so I think someone must be trying to tell me something! I wonder if I'm … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 10, 2010 By
Jesus' baptism marks for him much the same as baptism does for anyone. It marks a new stage in life, a beginning — a launching into a new life and ministry. That's what all baptism's signify, mine, yours, and yes, … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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