Moving through life's seasons
How many times have you heard someone say “when all this is over….” and then go on to say how things need to change? I certainly have and I hope you have as well, whoever you are. You might be one of my friends reading this (thanks guys!) or perhaps a stranger dropping in from the other side of the world. Continue reading “When all this is over”
I’m quite enjoying our Lockdown, now two weeks in. Actually we are fortunate with plenty of things to do. I am anxious we remain part of our community and keep up to date with global affairs in this fast moving time. Continue reading “Weekly update – Lockdown – weird but nice”
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”
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…..
Continue reading “Volunteering in The Way Coffee House”
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”
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”
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”