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Today is Remembrance Sunday. There will be services up and down the country remembering those who have died in war. Stories will be told, familiar music played and hymns sung. There will be prayers about our nation and the world, conflict and reconciliation, bereavement and loss, service and sacrifice. These are big issues; for thoseContinue reading “Bless Our Show“

We often seem to be drowning in bad news. There’s been the pandemic, persistent political conflict, war, financial struggles… vital parts of society seem to be falling apart… So… seeking good news… I enjoyed the story of a Norwich teacher… Sara Gray was woken up on Wednesday morning by a firefighter, breaking into her houseContinue reading “Creating Good News“

Last night we watched Fabba, a theatre company for adults with learning disabilities. They meet every Monday at ‘The Seagull Theatre’ and put on several shows each year. Fabba’s latest show ‘Broadcast in time’, featured television scenes from the last 100 years, including England winning football’s World Cup, men landing on the moon, a SpiceContinue reading “Fabba – Broadcast in Time.“

As a child I remember placing a row of dominoes upright, a small distance apart. I pushed the first domino, the next domino in line was knocked over, and so on. It was a good game… ‘Domino Effect’: the cumulative effect produced when one event triggers a chain of events… Yesterday I had lunch withContinue reading “Domino Effect“

Yesterday millions of Americans voted in midterm congressional elections. We’ve seen and heard President Biden and Donald Trump engaged in a divisive campaign… immigration, inflation, abortion, crime… World leaders and delegates from nearly 200 countries are at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt, discussing climate change… We’ve recently watched the elections in Brazil, constantly seenContinue reading “Leadership – Tim, John & Kenny“

I had a drink with Steve last night. We talked about work, families, rising prices, church… Steve was wearing an Addidas T-shirt with ‘Built for Purpose’ on it. I mused on Steve – a fine figure of a man in his 50s – Built for Purpose? I smiled. Musing on recent conversations… …about family… theContinue reading “Built For Purpose“

Yesterday… …I learnt that St Fiacre is the patron saint of vegetable growers. I’d spent some of the weekend tidying up our vegetable garden… Apparently Fiacre was born c600 in Ireland and emigrated to France where he lived in a hermitage. There he prayed, fasted and established a vegetable garden, providing shelter, food and healingContinue reading “St Fiacre & Food“

Into Your hands, I commit againWith all I am, for You, LordYou hold my world in the palm of Your handAnd I am Yours forever We shall sing these words at church this morning. I’m reminded that my faith isn’t just about believing some nice ideas, but it’s a commitment to a way of life.Continue reading “With All I Am“

Yesterday… …Granddaughter-Hannah posted these pictures. I looked up the definitions: Bags of: A large amount of Potential: The inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or future success I believe that Hannah has a huge capacity for future success. I accept my prejudice but as proud grandfather I believe that’s acceptable. …Our Seagull Theatre posted:‘…weContinue reading “Bags of Potential“

Yesterday… …I had a number of conversations with friends suffering with anxiety… about past traumas, grief and bereavement, family breakdown, undiagnosed and uncurable sickness… family members, relationships, studies… Some friends had taken action… medication, counselling, prayer. Some didn’t know what to do next. Some concluded that they had no choice but to just keep going…Continue reading “Just Keeping Going…“