Having Becky and Hannah back home now is very special. I might have mentioned how next year will be different with Becky gettting married and so this will be the last Christmas with just the four of us. I’m fine with that, it is a joy to see our daughters grow up and take steps into their own lives. Here’s a little more of what has been going on….. Continue reading “It’s Christmas Eve!”
Category: Christian faith
Latest art – Nicholas Oloo
Today I went along to the art group at church, first time in a couple of weeks owing to this and that. It was nice to return and catch up with some of the folk I’m slowly getting to know. Also so heartwarming and unexpected when a couple said they’d been thinking of me while I was away from the group. Continue reading “Latest art – Nicholas Oloo”
Book review – Nevertheless by John Kirkby
This particular book has been thrust into my hands a few times over the years, most recently on Monday. As I’m now recouperating from my recent operation, I thought it was time to read this book. Besides, as I’m now officially a volunteer for Christians Against Poverty, reading the book now seemed an obvious thing to do. Continue reading “Book review – Nevertheless by John Kirkby”
The 10 10 80 approach to money
In our own personal finance over the years, we have followed a sort of 10 10 80 approach to money. We found this worked well for us; only now do we discover how this is a method used more widely by others. Let me stress I am not advising anyone to follow this, although it might possibly be worth considering. Continue reading “The 10 10 80 approach to money”
A testimony from me
Last night at church, my friend Andrew asked me if I was enjoying my retirement. What a question! Of course I am! As I replied I realised how I was giving a personal testimony of how God has been at work in my life. Continue reading “A testimony from me”
Talking money and marriage
Here we are as a family, walking along the beautiful Newborough Beach on Anglesey, North Wales. Lately Rachel and I have been reflecting over how we operate with our money and how we have managed 22 years without any disagreements over our finances. We have pondered this, wondering how we have managed to get this mostly right all this time. Here’s a few thoughts…. Continue reading “Talking money and marriage”
Career reflections
By my reckoning, my career to date is about 36 years so far; I’ve always worked in this time without a gap between any jobs and it’s now time for some career reflections. Continue reading “Career reflections”