True Friend I found this story really quite moving. I was left wondering if I would have the courage to be such a friend. As with so many of these I have no idea whether it's a true story or not; but don't think that … [Read more...]
Hold us fast to your promises of peace
June 28, 2009 By
Hold us fast to your promises of peace Real 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 … [Read more...]
The Trouble Tree
June 20, 2009 By
The Trouble Tree I really like the way this carpenter puts the troubles of the day behind him when he gets home. Something we could, I'm sure, all learn from. Fact, fiction? Who cares? We all need a Trouble Tree! But … [Read more...]
Helping Hands
June 13, 2009 By
Helping Hands This story has a really important message about helping others in it; but also about receiving help from others -- something we can tend to forget, or at least, I can. It's another one of those that may or … [Read more...]
Something for Stevie
June 6, 2009 By
Something for Stevie This is one of those story's that really tug at the heart strings, and help to restore your faith in humanity. It's also one of those story's that is probably fiction; but you hope that, at least, … [Read more...]
What He Valued Most
May 30, 2009 By
What He Valued Most This little story has a lesson for us all in what we value of other people, and also what we can give to other people of value. As with so many of these stories, I don't know who wrote it, or if it's … [Read more...]
The Gift of Old Age
May 23, 2009 By
The Gift of Old Age This really got me thinking. I'm not old, not by any stretch of the imagination. But I don't think I was ageing particularly well -- worrying too much, perhaps, about the inevitable changes. This piece … [Read more...]
The Burning Hut
May 16, 2009 By
The Burning Hut Another one of those little stories that almost certainly isn't true, but carries an important message nevertheless. Enjoy! The Burning Hut The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small, … [Read more...]
Dance Like No One’s Watching
May 9, 2009 By
Dance Like No One's Watching I really like the phrase, "dance like no one's watching", and the images it conjures up: doing something for the pure pleasure of doing it, and not caring what you look like. I don't know where … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 16) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.