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I spotted something this morning that really made me think. I was just getting into my car (to go and do the shopping) when a car passed me with it’s boot wide open.  I followed him down the road and could see no large or unusual load, just the boot had been left open. As […]

Have you ever overheard an inappropriate conversation and thought, “shall I challenge it or not?” It happened to me the other day. I was walking through the Church and heard a discussion which included the words “death row”. I was horrified.  Shocked that such a thing could be mentioned especially as the words were said […]

“I have an idea”, or (more likely) “I have no idea!”  Phrases we use and phrases I have been thinking about.  I have been thinking about thinking (sounds a bit Winnie the Poohish).  But, stick with me for a moment, because our thought life, minds and brains are incredible. I typed “human brain” into that […]

Dear friends,  I am living through what I can only describe (in the most flippant manner possible) a painful and traumatic experience at the moment.  I am clearing out my bookcase, I am having a major purge! Now, just in case you don’t know me well and think that is far too flippant, let me […]

If there is one thing I dislike about attending conferences, training events, meetings and so forth it’s the wearing of name badges!   At some conferences the badges are printed and produced at others, you have to write your own.  I am sure I am not the only one who has been tempted to change […]

Okay, let me get a bit personal.   If you think that the Christian makes things easy, here is a bit of news for you. It doesn’t! Sometimes, being a Christian is a tough thing. Being a minister doesn’t give you instant access to all the answers to all your struggles.There is a verse that I […]

This morning, in Church I shared this painting with the congregation.  No, I didn’t paint it!  My drawing is pathetic.  This was done by an artist called Caravagio in the 17th Century.  Just take a moment and look at the expression on the faces.  Take a look at where Thomas has placed his hand, imagine […]

Is there anybody else out there who remembers Meccano? As a small child, I was given a Meccano set complete with spanner, screwdriver and set of instructions.  With a set of drawings and ambition on my side.  I turned to the back of the book, skipping all the boring simple models and set out to […]

  Good Friday, this year, for me will be a little different.  I usually join with other Christians in Clacton on “Christmas Tree Island” and take part in the open air service and walk of witness and then onto one of the town Churches for the united service. As I am leading the united service, […]

What are you praying for? Bit of an intrusive start to a blog but, think about it for a moment, what do you pray for? Perhaps health or wealth.  Peace and security in your personal life, or the world.  Maybe that a loved one will keep on the straight and narrow.  Or, maybe, it’s a […]