Art takes you places and invites you to savour new thoughts and ideas. Recently I came across this picture of Jesus and the Little Children. Painted by Carl Bloch it grabbed my attention. The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But […]
Revulsion. My stomach turned but so did my heart. I looked at the pictures, and I was revolted. I am not going to share the image with you or even describe it. I do want to ask you, though, if there is anything that just triggers a feeling of revulsion. […]
Sometimes you have to let the little fish go. Those little offenses that need to be forgiven and let go of. I think I must have been aged 6 or 7 when I caught my first fish. It was a sprat. I went on to catch other fish. When […]
What would you like your pastor to know about Mental Illness? Recently I posted a question via my various Social Networks. Forty-six responses. What would you add to the list? Here are the responses I received. I would want my pastor to know … Awareness is key. Become educated on […]
It moved me. The other night I watched the movie ‘Lincoln’ and even though I am not an American and I don’t have a great understanding of American history, there was one particular scene right at the start that spoke volumes to me. Abraham Lincoln was with his Union […]
Safety valves We all need someone to confide in. A listening ear. Sympathetic company. Though some things are too close for comfortable sharing. Too painful to pass on to another. They can remain hidden deep inside. Buried, to all intents and purposes. Or we choose to release in […]
Days and weeks roll into each other and tiredness slowly seeps into your soul. When each day feels like one horrendous day upon another and the treadmill is jammed on marathon setting then you need to retreat to an oasis. Do you have an Oasis? Can you give yourself […]
Where are you now? Erik Fisher and Jim Woods have just written a wonderful book on goal setting. Erik has a truly brilliant podcast called ‘Beyond the To Do List’. The first chapter asks the question. Where are you now? The point he is making is that in order to […]
I Am Yours Before God I stand Hands bowed at my sides Offering the little I can: ‘I am Yours.’ No frills, no bells, no whistles. Just fear and pain and ordinariness. All that I am: The good, the bad and all that’s in-between. A simple gift Offered in […]
What is the most dangerous word in the world? I recently asked this question via my various social networks. The responses were interesting. Here are some. No Yes Can’t If Love For me, I think the most dangerous word in the world is ‘love’. To love means risk. It […]