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As children we listened to ‘Children’s Choice’ on the radio. Uncle Mac introduced the songs… including Roy Rogers ‘A four legged friend’ – about his faithful horse Trigger. A four-legged friend, a four-legged friendHe’ll never let you downHe’s honest and faithful right up to the endThat wonderful four-legged friend. Yesterday instead of attending our usualContinue reading “Roy, Bartholomew, Bryan and Faithfulness”

Today is Pentecost Sunday. Churches throughout the world will be remembering the coming of the Holy Spirit. There’s wind, fire and other languages. God comes with power, disciples are transformed and many hear the good news of Jesus. God’s dramatic presence brings much excitement and activity The Spirit is also gentle. Elsewhere He’s described asContinue reading “The Lord Bless You And Keep You”

I love reading our local papers. They’re such a wonderful mixture… Bad… ‘Thieves stole three chainsaws after targeting a van…’ ‘Additional patrols have been launched in a seaside town after businesses and beach huts were broken into…’ ‘An East Suffolk woman… in possession of more than 60g of cannabis and £2,000 in cash has beenContinue reading “Bad, Sad, Glad, Mad…”

‘Chariots of Fire’ featured the athlete Liddell running in the 1924 Olympics… Liddell’s words from the film are often quoted: ‘I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure.’ When the film came out, I identified with Liddell. I enjoyed running –Continue reading “Fast or Slow?”

Yesterday… …Reading… Gavin Peacock describes the pressure that professional footballers are under: ‘Thirty, forty or fifty top-level matches plus daily training takes its toll on the body and mind.’ He describes the physical pressure: ‘You are always recovering from kicks, bruising, cuts, muscle pain and strains… inescapable and relentless.’ And the mental pressure: ‘…pressure toContinue reading “Under Pressure”

On last night’s news there was… a focus on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Anticipating an election later this year, both explained why they were the best person to lead the nation…  a report on Vladimir Putin’s Russian leadership and presidency, his advances in Ukraine… an update from ex-president Donald Trump’s trial, and speculation regardingContinue reading “Leadership… And the Piece of Towelling.”

Socrates said: ‘The young people of today think of nothing but themselves. They have no reverence for parents or old age. They are impatient of all restraint. They talk as if they alone knew everything and what passes for wisdom with us is foolishness with them. As for girls, they are forward, immodest and unwomanlyContinue reading “Young People Today…”

Last night we went to ‘Beyond the Barricades’ – a concert of musical theatre songs sung by touring West End. There were songs from Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, Blood Brothers, Les Misérables… and this powerful song from Dear Evan Hansen. I love this children’s version: Have you ever felt like nobody was there?Have youContinue reading “You Will Be Found”

A couple of days after my birthday I was amused to receive this message: ‘This is a bit late – but hope you had a happy birthday. It is on our calendar, but J thought that it was J&F’s (son and daughter-in-law) cat’s birthday (also called Malcolm).’ … I don’t think I’ve ever been confusedContinue reading “My Mixed-Up Identity”