
Genuine world peace sometimes feels as though it’s just an impossible dream. There’s so much conflict in the world, so much upheaval, there doesn’t appear to be enough room left for real peace. However, … [Read more...]
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A husband, father, and Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) reflecting on life, faith, and the prayers we pray in the Church of England

Genuine world peace sometimes feels as though it’s just an impossible dream. There’s so much conflict in the world, so much upheaval, there doesn’t appear to be enough room left for real peace. However, … [Read more...]

Do you ever wonder what heaven may be like? Or, perhaps, imagine what hell will be like? This is a somewhat different way of comparing heaven and hell, not a way I've considered before. Right, or wrong; I guess we'll … [Read more...]

People are becoming much more aware, thankfully, of the issues around mental health. There's quite a campaign going by some celebrities and sports stars to encourage people to not hide their problems away. It seems that … [Read more...]

This little story dropped into my inbox recently. I thought it was a good, and timely, reminder of what Christmas is about; something it's all too easy to lose sight of as we rush headlong into it. Who Started This … [Read more...]

Here we go with a lesson from the animal world, or at least, the farm-yard. An interesting tangent to the 'can't take it with you' school of thought. Lessons to be learned. Enjoy! The Pig and The Cow "Why is it," … [Read more...]

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...]

This story brings out the fact that we were all created to function in certain areas with gifts and talents. However, when we begin to move outside of that realm it sometimes leads to great difficulty for us ... and … [Read more...]

I came across this story recently, and thought it really quite moving. Fortunately, at least here in England, we don't see many children running around barefoot because their parents couldn't afford shoes. But it isn't … [Read more...]

I imagine most of us would like to find the cure to sorrow. Like with most things, a little sorrow is probably good for us, even if only to contrast the joy, and make it all the more pleasurable. But too much sorrow is … [Read more...]

When I read stories like this one that I came across, one of the first things I ask myself is, "Would I have the courage to do that?" And the answer, always the answer, is, "I don't know, and can't know unless I've … [Read more...]