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I have been wrestling with a couple of issues recently.  Now, in the grand scheme of things, the issues are probably not that big, but they have been enough to unsettle me.  When I get unsettled, I struggle to sleep.  I play out in my mind the conversations I am going to have, what they […]

  There is a fascinating story in the book of Genesis chapter 26.  Isaac had become rich and powerful, his flocks and herds were numerous.  As a result, the Philistines became jealous of him, and they filled in the wells that Abraham had dug. In Britain, we don’t really appreciate the value of water.  It […]

I wonder how many times you have been asked the question “how are you?” and you have responded “I am fine thanks!” and, underneath , you are anything but!!!  We all do it.  We don’t mean to tell an untruth but we all, to a certain extent wear a mask. If, a couple of weeks […]

This week, I had a lesson in Lion Taming.  Just before you think I have a lot more courage than you had given me credit for let me explain….     It was an image like this that I saw at a conference this week that really inspired me.  The theme of the conference was […]

Okay, before you read on, let’s get the obvious joke out of the way.  Yes, I am a Leicester Tigers supporter and, after last weekends result, I know all about failure.  Let me also point out the obvious, I know a good amount about success too! With that out of the way, and if you […]

The other day I pulled up in a car park and noticed something a little strange happening across the road.  There was a chap on his mobile phone screaming, shouting, pacing up and down gesturing furiously at the person on the other end. What was he talking about?  I have no idea! I noticed him […]

It may come as a surprise to you, dear reader, for me to confess that I am one of those awkward people who, from time to time, has difficulty in sleeping.  Just before we go any further, I do wish to point out that, I am not at THAT stage of life (far too young) […]

I was a bit wary of writing this because, it relates to a dream I had last night.  Now, let me be clear, I am not the sort of person who has prophetic or spiritual dreams, mine are usually the result of something I have eaten before bed and are more than a little strange!  […]

  I wish I could convey to you, dear reader, just what an excellent time I have had at this year’s Fresh Streams Conference. If you are not familiar with Fresh Streams, may I suggest you take a look at them (www.freshstreams.net) One of the highlights, for me, was the teaching given by Rev Dr. […]

Well 2016 is drawing to a close and what a year it has been!  I have no doubt that many people will reflect on the number of celebrities that have passed away during the year and, I know, many others have faced their own struggles.  But, has 2016 really been a bad year and will […]