I wasn't sure whether to put this poem in as an inspirational piece or a joke at first. Decided on inspirational in the end, because there are a couple of lessons in it we can all learn: that things are not always as … [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...]
The Paint Brush
January 9, 2010 By
One of my Christmas presents was a book full of inspirational stories and poems. Samantha had scoured the internet for them, and made them up into a lovely book. This poem is one of them. I must say, I can really … [Read more...]
Listening — at Christmas and always
December 19, 2009 By
Here is a story that arrived in my inbox recently. I gather it was written someone called Roger Darlington. It is, I think, a salutary reminder to us all about the importance of listening. Listening -- at Christmas … [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...]
Monetary Reminder
December 5, 2009 By
With all of the controversy going on in the banking world just now, I thought this was a good inspirational story to post. And it's a great reminder about the value of time, and how we use it. Monetary … [Read more...]
A love letter to God
November 28, 2009 By
This is a story that dropped into my inbox recently. It tells us the story of what happened to Robertson McQuilkin after he had to resign as as president of Columbia International University. I thought it particularly … [Read more...]
Wilma Rudolph
November 21, 2009 By
I have just been reading a little about Wilma Rudolph, and what an amazing story it is! I didn't know anything about her until very recently, which surprised me a bit to start off with -- surprised that I hadn't heard … [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...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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