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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 […]

So, here’s what happened. I had been at a wonderful meeting with local Baptist Ministers.  It had been a really special time and, to be honest, they are a great bunch and I count it a privilege to know them.  As I left the meeting, I was feeling pretty good and all was right with […]

I have been reflecting on the nature of “power”. The word “power” has many different connotations to it.  We may think of it as strength, force, energy.  We may see a leader, national or local, exercise power as they motivate or direct.  Power can be used for good or ill in the lives of people. […]

  I have struggled to get my head round the horrific events of Wednesday.  But, I wanted to offer this to you as a reflection of where my thinking has been leading me. Firstly, my heart goes out to the families of all those who lost their lives in Wednesdays attack on London.  My thoughts […]

Pressure pushing down on me Pressing down on you, no man ask for Under pressure that burns a building down Splits a family in two Puts people on streets It’s the terror of knowing What this world is about Watching some good friends Screaming, “Let me out!” Tomorrow gets me higher Pressure on people – […]

It’s the classic, slapstick, silent comedy film moment. One man walking down the street eating a banana.  He peels it, throws the skin (peel) over his shoulder.  Second man walks along the street, steps on the banana skin and slips over. Laughter ensues, or not as the case may be. I don’t know how realistic […]

I AM THE GREATEST!!!! What do you think when you read those words? Over inflated ego?  Got a high opinion of himself?  What planet is he living on?  I am greater than him! Of course, they are not my words (nor my opinion of myself) but, they are the words of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali […]

Have you ever been caught?  I was, yesterday , let me explain what happened…. My wife and I were enjoying a bit of piece and quiet.  There was trash on the TV and a mug of tea in my hand.  The kids were out.  It was a lovely moment of relaxation. Suddenly, my wife said […]