Stick with it

  This morning, in our Church service, I used some green garden canes to help make a point. I had a volunteer join me in front of the congregation and handed him a single stick.  I got him to snap it.  This wasn’t much of a challenge for him.  In a few seconds, one stick […]

Words words words or, brush up your Shakespeare

  We had our Church Meeting last night.  As is our practice, Church Meeting begins with a service of Holy Communion and during it, I share some thoughts on a Bible passage.  Last night, I read some verses from Psalm 19.  As the reading reached the end, I said “I just have to read this […]

Pearl of Hope

  There are some places that mean a tremendous amount to me. One of those places is The House of Retreat in Pleshey (you can find out about it here www.retreathousepleshey.com).  It means a lot to me because, when I am there, I spend with a wonderful group of people who hold a special place […]

Blue Monday

  As I checked my e-mails this morning, I discovered that today is known as “Blue Monday”.  Apparently this is known as the most depressing day of the year.  Pay day seems a long time ago, and there is still a wait for the next one.  The weather is miserable, even in the normally tropical […]

Heartfelt

  I have been away at a conference recently. The Fresh Streams conference is an absolute must for me. I have attended this conference for a number of years and, as soon as booking opens, I get my name on the list.  now and I try and get in as soon as booking opens.  I love […]