“You cannot cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore” The above quotation is attributed to Christopher Columbus.  This quote made some kind of sense to me during last summer when I read a delightful book entitled “Four mums in a boat” the wonderful story of four quite ordinary…

Thought for the Day is from 1 John 1 v9.If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Hijackers terrorised the passengers aboard an Indian Airlines jet for 8 days. Then, on December 31, 1999, the gunmen issued a final demand before releasing…

Accommodation – Arrangements for 1st class accommodation have been made in advance.  John 14 v 2 Passports Persons seeking entry will not be permitted past the gates without having proper credentials and having their names registered with the ruling authority.  Rev. 21 v 27 Tickets Your ticket is a written pledge that guarantees your journey. …

(Part of the fresco cycle inside the church at Nohant-Vic (France) represents the sixth chapter of Isaiah) The first time I encountered Isaiah 6:1-8 I was captivated by the contrast between the small man and the great big God. Previously my youthful picture of Isaiah was of a great prophet some of whose words I…

Joe had worked for the same building contractor for 20 years.  One day he called Joe into the office and said, “I’m putting you in charge of the next house we build.  I want you to order all the materials and oversee the job from the ground up.  I’ll be out of the country for…