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Yesterday we visited Burton Constable Hall, a large Elizabethan country house in East Yorkshire. Visiting the house, we learned some of the history of the Constable family; we enjoyed the grounds, designed by the famous eighteenth-century garden designer Capability Brown… I was entertained by various signs… I’ve never seen one like this, directing us toContinue reading “Ambiguity, Contradictions and Apparent Nonsense”

As part of Westboro Baptist Church Megan Phelps-Roper was one of ‘Us’; the rest of the world were ‘Them’. Her homophobic, anti-Semitic beliefs, based on her clear understanding of Biblical ‘Truth’, led to offensive, hurtful actions. From a position of extreme belief she had the courage to change her mind, heart and actions. After leavingContinue reading “Us and Them – A Response”

Yesterday Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in a rain-soaked Downing Street speech, announced a July 4th general election, saying, ‘Who do you trust?’… ‘Us’ or ‘Them’ The Labour leader Keir Starmer responded, saying that the election is the ‘moment the country’s been waiting for’. It’s ‘Us’ that can bring the needed change – not ‘Them’. OverContinue reading “Us and Them – The Reality”

Yesterday we travelled to the East Coast of Yorkshire where we’re staying for a few days. This is the view we have from our bungalow – a beautiful relaxing spot. We went out for a meal. On the other side of the pub a group of about fifteen women were sitting round a big table…Continue reading “That Don’t Bother Me?”

‘…A time to weep and a time to laugh…’ Sometimes we weep; sometimes we laugh; sometimes the two come together. Yesterday the Infected Blood Inquiry’s report was published, concluding that thousands of victims were repeatedly failed by the NHS and successive governments – after being infected with HIV and hepatitis C. Prime Minister Rishi SunakContinue reading “Joy and Sadness Together”

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?”