With hindsight we could make this world a better place. Our decision making would become sharper, life would be fuller and we would all be better off with the wisdom generated by hindsight. Life would be great. If only! Many times I have said ‘If only with hindsight’ …. Would it only be wrongs I […]
The news from Northern Ireland of a bonfire being lit then people’s names being placed into the fire caused me to stop and think. My first thought, is placing the names of people onto the bonfire an act of vengeance? Are people saying ‘Rot in hell – that fiery furnace’. Is this condemnation that comes […]
Greatest fears that last a lifetime. Spelling, grammar and syntax carry my fear of being found out. Being called to stand before a group of strangers to write up the findings from a task set to the group – a big no, no, not me, it puts me in a spotlight that I would rather […]
A few years ago I came across a Bible proverb that grabbed my attention as it seemed so absurd: “Whoever who hates correction is stupid.” Let’s be honest, none of us like being corrected. We all know that we’re not perfect; but who likes our faults pointed out? Especially when we think we’ve done quite […]
Let’s face it! Most of us older guys like to be in control, to be comfortable, to work within our limits and not to push the boundaries too far. In short, we like to live inside our “comfort zone”! That’s fine – I’ve no problem with that. The easy life has a lot to say […]
God created the universe and He made man in his own image……. this is mind blowing! Therefore may I suggest that we think outside of the box and focus on how each one of us could be more creative this week. This may be with our hands such as photography or gardening, Churchill relaxed by […]
My nostalgic side has been over stimulated recently. There has been an interesting TV series “Back in time for the weekend” which started with the 1950’s through to the present. It showed how much technology has changed our lives over a few decades. The speaker at our church a few weeks ago began his talk […]
Having just attained the grand old age of 60, I was asked what it was like now that I was “mature”. I thought about this for a moment and the first thing that came into my head was cheese! But not just any cheese – a really rancid, mouldy, smelly cheese! One that would seer […]
Jesus instructed us to ‘Go and make disciples’… This was not an option, it was a command. He then went on to say ‘And I will be with you’, in other words He will be walking alongside us in this activity. The men and women who taught me mountaineering did not give me a lecture, […]
If you have any school connections you will be aware that school reports usually indicate what level the student is working at. This has a number of undesired effects: The level acts as a label. Those with a low level will be convinced that they can never achieve more than their level and may give […]
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