During the summer term at the primary school I attended, each Friday, we would meet at a local swimming pool. Most of the time, those who could, would enjoy swimming, or even diving, while others like me would splash around. We were supposed to be taught how to swim, but at the time, it was…

I suppose few people look forward to visiting the dentist or the hygienist, and one Christian dentist probably didn’t help as the patient reclined on the couch to see written in bold lettering on the ceiling, “Prepare to meet thy God”. What I find disappointing is that, despite following all the recommendations on how to…

This phrase, part of a question that Satan asked Eve, Genesis 3:1, is something I find frequently coming to mind. I am not sure if this is something that comes with increasing age or a personal challenge.  We live in a world of instant media information, and to hear of the ill-treatment of Christians in…

Several years ago, while undergoing radiotherapy, I was given what I once described as “information overload”.  However, over a few days, I read everything in the various documents and became interested in one particular phrase. “If you feel tired, the best thing is to get up and do something.”  This was the opposite of what…

I like the story of the lady who, looking out of her kitchen window, told her husband that her neighbour’s washing wasn’t very clean.  A few days later, she repeated her comment and asked her husband if she should talk to her neighbour and recommend using a different washing agent. The husband wisely responded that perhaps she…

A little while ago, our daily Bible reading referred to the WOW experience of the Queen of Sheba when visiting King Solomon (1 Kings 10 and 2 Chronicles 9) and it reminded me of our first visit to the USA. As part of our long-haul flight, I recall looking out of a window and seeing…

For a long time, I have considered it would be more sensible for those who are “educationally challenged”, that is, those having difficulty passing exams, to be allowed to leave school earlier and be employed as an apprentice or similar thus enabling them, hopefully, to enjoy paid employment rather than attending school. I suppose my…

Recently, my wife and I attended the Open Day for Vauxhall Christian Trust, and I was encouraged (cajoled?) into going on the Zip Wire. After signing what I consider the “Disclaimer form”, I was amazed at the attention and care as each person was equipped with the safety harness and crash helmet.  On arrival at…

I recall watching a concert shown on TV, to celebrate the 40th birthday of Andrew Lloyd Webber (now Baron Lloyd-Webber) which must have been about 37 years ago. As part of the concert, a lady slowly walked down to the stage singing the song With One Look from the musical Sunset Boulevard. I was amazed to…

Reflecting on the Easter story, one passage challenges readers of Luke’s record of The Last Supper. In chapter 22, Luke records the preparation for the Passover meal at which Jesus institutes what is described today as “The Breaking of Bread” service or “Holy Communion” – verses 19 and 20. What may be overlooked is the…