If six months ago, someone described how our world will change, it would be hard to believe. We are being told to avoid other people, keep contact to an absolute minimum and some must isolate themselves completely. Our stock markets are in free fall, people are afraid, some are dying, some in denial and some feel a sense of hopelessness. Continue reading “Weekly update – how our lives are changing”
Category: Christian faith
Volunteering in The Way Coffee House
For over a year I have been a volunteer “host” in the church Coffee House. I like doing this and it’s quite a bit of fun. Actually being a host is probably the best job! Here’s how it can go…..
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Helping at a soup kitchen
This was something new for me; yesterday I helped out at a soup kitchen. Janet who runs My Healthy Lifestyle likes to organise something like this from time to time and we both respect and like her. Continue reading “Helping at a soup kitchen”
The pros and cons of middle class churches
Regular readers will know I am a Christian and I belong to a local church. Naturally we always like to think we are always on the right track with all aspects of our life and our faith. However, I sometimes question myself on this. One day, as I looked out onto our church car park and saw a good selection of newish, upmarket cars, a chain of thought started to make its way across my mind. Continue reading “The pros and cons of middle class churches”
Weekly update – needing to balance my time
In my weekly update, I want to reflect on how I use and balance my time. Just because I’m retired it doesn’t mean I can completely drop my guard on this. Continue reading “Weekly update – needing to balance my time”
If you could have one thing…..?
While driving earlier today, I heard the radio presenter ask “if you could have one thing…. what would it be?”
This is quite a thought provoking question. Most people it seems, answered by “being happy”. Is there more to this? Continue reading “If you could have one thing…..?”
Wedding day reflections
In mulling over some wedding day reflections, I realise I could almost write a book! Instead just a few bullet points below on the recent wedding of my eldest daughter Becky to David. Here goes: Continue reading “Wedding day reflections”