Today’s thought for the day is brought to us by Dr Frances Clemson, Faith Communications and Just Scripture Specialist at Christian Aid. www.christianaid.org.uk Something to read I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. – Matthew 10.16. Something to think about We don’t…

Some years ago, I transported an elderly, blind lady to her dentist. Helping her out of the car, we approached the entrance and I said, “There are three steps ahead”. Her response was, “It would be more helpful if you told me if they were up or down!”  We both laughed but it made an…

The regional water authorities have been in the news many times over recent months, leaks, sewage spills, no water, too much water, and most recently the Offwat decision to increase average annual water bills by £86. Depending on which part of Suffolk you live in, you will have seen fields being ploughed up by bulldozers…

In the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 400m sprint event the home favourite Matthew Hudson-Smith was so nearly home as he hurtled towards the finishing line. The gold medal was nearly his. Yet then, out of nowhere, a blur zoomed past. Zambian sprinter Muzala Samukonga suddenly found a furious burst of speed—from well behind the race leader—to…

According to a legend, a king once placed a heavy stone in the roadway. Then he hid and watched to see what would happen. Many people passed by and grumbled and complained that the government was not doing their job in keeping the highways clear but no one assumed the job of pushing the stone…