I wasn't going to watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday evening; but, in the end I did. I'd put it on the TV as background while I did a couple of bits on the computer. I'm so glad I did, because I found myself … [Read more...]
When we prosper save us from pride
July 29, 2012 by
I don't think of myself as being prosperous, far from it in fact. On a continuum with "prosperous" at one end and "needy" at the other, I would generally put myself closer to the "needy" end -- closer to, "when we are … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
July 27, 2012 by
In the last couple of weeks I've experienced something new on Flickr. Three of my pictures have made it in to "Explore" -- 500 pictures are chosen, through some top secret algorithm, as the most "interesting" pictures … [Read more...]
Peking Acrobats chair balancing routine
July 26, 2012 by
When I first sat and watched this video, my mouth just fell open -- this guy has some incredible skills. Watch this fearless and skilled Acrobat from Beijing stack chairs super high on wine bottles and manage to balance … [Read more...]
You give us gifts and make them grow
July 22, 2012 by
Today’s Collect, for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity, gets me thinking about the spiritual gifts. I must admit to being somewhat sceptical of some of the big outpourings of the “gifts of the spirit” and have … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
July 20, 2012 by
I am hoping to get back into a little more regular posting again, after quite a slow down. My health has been very poor, again, for quite some time now; and I've had a major computer breakdown. Health is beginning, very … [Read more...]
You made us all in your image
July 15, 2012 by
Today is the Sixth Sunday after Trinity. In our Collect we’re reminded that we are all created in the image of God, we all reflect something of God in who we are, and what we are. It’s clear when you look around … [Read more...]
Kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace
July 8, 2012 by
Today is the Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Our Collect today reminds me of the awesome responsibility we each hold as ministers of the gospel. Everything we do should show the grace that we have been fortunate enough to … [Read more...]
Draw us into harmony with your will
July 1, 2012 by
This amazing world that we’re fortunate enough to live in is a truly wonderful place. The majority of us, though, sadly, not all, don’t have to look too far to see something of real beauty. In England we can see … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 19) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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