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I am having a difficult time with a work colleague at the moment.  This morning, I am sad to say, things reached boiling point. My day looked particularly busy and so, I arrived at the office extra early, I had a few “5 minute” jobs to do.  It was then that my colleague decided to […]

Harry S Truman is quoted as saying; If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen It’s a phrase that has been used by many over the years.  For some people it’s used as a put down, “if you cannot cope with the pressure you are a wimp” for others it’s used as […]

To survive in the great city, you had to be rich and powerful.  There were many, who had done quite nicely they had the big cars, expensive luxury flats and wealth.  There was one problem in the city, the beggars. It seemed on every street corner, in every alleyway and shopping centre there would always […]

It may come as a relief for you to read that, I believe in prayer.  For me, prayer is part and parcel of my daily disciplines.  But, just because I believe in it, doesn’t necessarily mean I always understand it! The way that I have come to think about prayer is that it like a […]

I have a confession to make.  The above picture is of the inside of the mug I drink from when I am in the office! Disgusting isn’t it? I really enjoy a good cup of tea. Not for me the foul dishwater taste of Earl Grey or anemic fruit tea.  I like proper tea, builder’s […]

Is Britain Broken? It’s a fair question when we consider the events in our country over recent weeks. I was reminded, yesterday, of a verse in the Old Testament book of Judges which says; In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.(Judges 21 vs. 25) […]

My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones, a home and community in the tragedy of Grenfell Tower.  I cannot begin to imagine the fear and horror of those poor people and the nightmare they have lived through and continue to live through.  In this country we are really blessed to have […]

I can remember, many years ago, hearing a man called Dave Carr preach.  One of the phrases he used in his sermon really struck me, he said; The biggest threat to the Church in Britain will come, not from world religions but, from political correctness. The idea behind political correctness is not a bad one.  […]

I am blessed, truly blessed. I do a job that I really love (among a people that are a joy to be with) in an area that is wonderful.  I know Clacton on Sea isn’t everybody’s cup of tea, there has been a lot of negative press over recent years but, I like Clacton. What […]

In light of recent events, a couple of characters have really stood out for me. Firstly, Ariana Grande.  If I am brutally honest I had not heard of her before the Manchester attacks but, I don’t exactly fit the demographic of this 23 year singer from the USA. Secondly, Donald Trump.  It seems everybody has […]