I came across this really delightful rendition of the Christmas Story on YouTube. It was made by St Paul's Arts & Media, a collective of individuals who have an interest in exploring arts and media and how it relates to … [Read more...]
Too Small to Turn the Door Knob
September 10, 2011 By
I came across this great story recently that illustrates the importance of trying your best in all things. It's also really cute! I don't know where the story originates from, but hope it's, at least, a little bit … [Read more...]
Care for the Needy
August 16, 2011 By
I was on duty -- officiating and preaching -- at evensong in Godmanchester again on Sunday. I suspect every preacher preaching this past weekend wrestled with the same questions as I did: how much do I include about the … [Read more...]
Jonah and the Whale
July 12, 2011 By
There have been a number of jokes that I've added to the blog here over the years that involve clever comments by children -- they're one of my favourite types of joke. So when this one landed in my inbox, I knew … [Read more...]
Bell Ringers
May 24, 2011 By
This little story brings back so many memories! I can remember all too well getting up to tricks like this when I were a young'un. I never managed to get a priest to do it for me though; wouldn't have had the nerve, or … [Read more...]
How to get to Heaven
March 22, 2011 By
The wisdom of children never ceases to amaze me; they can come out with such clever things sometimes -- and often very obvious once you hear it. This joke shows something of that. Hope you enjoy it as much as I … [Read more...]
Seeing a child in need
February 15, 2011 By
Children can, and do, come out with some really clever and witty things sometimes. The little boy in this story certainly managed it -- I can just imagine his mother's reaction! Seeing a child in need One afternoon … [Read more...]
A Glass of Water
February 1, 2011 By
There have been a few children I've known that just might come up with something like the small boy in this joke. Of course, it isn't something sweet little innocent me would ever dream of saying. A Glass of … [Read more...]
Missing Children at Christmas
December 24, 2010 By
As I’m preparing to enjoy a few days when I'll be seeing all of my family, I’m mindful of the fact that there are those who can’t do that again this year. Andrew Gosden still has not been heard from, for more than … [Read more...]
At the Library
January 30, 2010 By
This story dropped into my inbox recently. It's a story with a bit of an "ouch" moment at the end; and makes you think about the balance of your life. I was lucky when my children were young because my work hours meant … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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