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When I am down, and, oh, my soul, so wearyWhen troubles come, and my heart burdened be Many people are worried by ‘what if?’ questions. ‘What if’ … I lost my job, my marriage, my health or my reputation? Today there are many more ‘what if’ questions. What if… …I catch coronavirus? …through social isolationContinue reading “What if?”

The current coronavirus has come as an unwelcome interruption to our lives. It has affected the way we work, or if we work and the way we care for or interact with our families; it has had an impact on friendships, on social meetings and regular activities. Our daily routines have been interrupted. Some ofContinue reading “Interruptions”

In 1964 Bob Dylan sang, ‘The times they are a changin’’ It was an important song because it heralded the many changes that the 60s brought – and it was one of the first songs that I learned to play on my guitar. It is a song that was both influential at the time, andContinue reading “Changing times and passing batons.”

The news has changed dramatically in recent weeks. The headlines are usually dominated by the powerful and famous, by political leaders and celebrities. In recent days the news has brought us ordinary people – doctors and nurses, care-workers, bin men and teachers. People who could be our friends or family; ordinary people who are workingContinue reading “Ordinary people”

I do have a problem with the notion that ‘we get what we deserve’. Our culture teaches us that whatever we get we should work for, earn and deserve. If we work hard, and if we treat other people well, then life will go well for us. We hear people say, ‘Enjoy your holiday, youContinue reading “Getting what you deserve”

Easter Saturday is a bit of a nothing day – a strange day to start a blog. Wherever we stand in our personal faith the traditional Christian narrative of Easter still teaches timeless lessons for those who will listen. Maundy Thursday speaks of the humility of washing feet, of betrayal, of the pictures of bread andContinue reading “Easter Saturday”

Thirty years ago I was trained to be a ‘reflective practitioner’ as a teacher. Ten years ago I was trained to be a ‘reflective practitioner’ as a church leader. I am now a ‘reflective pensioner’…