For many years now, I have travelled from Lofthouse in Upper Nidderdale over the moors and down to Masham in Wensleydale, firstly with my parents in our trusty little three-wheeler Reliant Regal then, in more recent years, I have driven my own family. Looking up to my right on the descent towards Leighton Reservoir I…

The problem was I just could not stay upright.  Down I went again, my walking trousers becoming covered in sticky brown mud.  The ground had turned in a matter of moments from a dusty path into a brown ice rink.  The rain had come down like sheets suddenly and with only minimal warning, in a…

Last night we went to the first evening of a talk tour by the international editor and journalist Jeremy Bowen. The title of which was ‘Truth Under Fire’. He spoke and showed video clips of his life reporting from war zones and reiterated that today, more than ever, the world is a dangerous place.  Although…

Read Psalm 8:2 “From the lips of babies and infants you have established strength.” Thinking Despite having reached retirement age, plus a little more, I recently had a new experience. For the first time, I took my grandson to playgroup. We had him for childcare on a different day of the week from usual, and…

This week I am reflecting on the challenges of catering for people’s food needs, linked to my Bible reading one day on Matthew 14. vs 13 – 21 where Jesus feeds the 5,000 plus. I have been spending a week away with 5 friends, all of whom normally cater for themselves as singles in their…

My wife and I were sitting in our lounge, enjoying an early morning cup of tea and waiting for a Sunday morning Christian Radio programme to start at 7 am. I was busy on my computer, looked at the clock and asked my wife, as it was only 6:10, if we should have an early…