Month: May 2026

I have been mulling over some words of the Apostle Paul recently.  He said; Give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5 vs. 18) I really struggle with this because, not every circumstance is one that I am thankful for.  I am not thankful when There are some days when I feel that the world […]

If Only… “If only I had made a different decision.” “If only I had prayed more.” “If only I had listened sooner.” Few phrases carry as much regret as “if only.”  Those two small words can open the door to guilt, shame, disappointment, and endless replaying of the past. They keep us staring backward while […]

I am a bit of a Dickens fan.  I love the story of “A Christmas Carol” and forget how many times I have read and re-read the story.  However, my favourite Dickens novel is “Great Expectations.”  The story of Philip Pirrip (Pip) and his rise from rags to riches. I was thinking about Great Expectations […]

The scene is one we have all watched before in any film set in Roman times. Crucifixion. People hanging on crosses.  The main character of the film, Brian, is being crucified.  The character known as Mr Cheeky speaks words of comfort to Brian “Cheer up Brian, you know what they say?” and then comes the […]

I caught myself doing it again yesterday.  There is even a name for it now; doomscrolling. The TV was on in the background and I was “catching up” with social media posts.  One negative comment, and I found myself scrolling through finding more upon more negativity, anger, resentment and frustration.  If, as Victor Lindlahr suggests, […]