On Monday 25thMarch I reached the ripe old age of 50. I cannot believe how quickly this has happened, seems like only yesterday I was celebrating my 21st, (not that I can remember much from that evening, but that is another story……..). Turning 50 has actually been a joy, and I certainly do not feel […]
I grew up a massive fan of the comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. When most of my mates were into ‘Morecambe and Wise’, the Two Ronnies or Little and Large, I would be watching and laughing out loud as Stan and Ollie got themselves into one ‘fine mess’ after another. Created at a time where […]
There is very much a pioneering dynamic to the work of CVM Cymru. We are a small ministry here in Wales, and much of what needs to be done right now is simply raising awareness of the need for men’s outreach ministry amongst local churches. Sometimes we find ourselves falling into the trap of thinking […]
Let me picture the scene for you. Recently at Stanstead airport I was waiting for a plane, something lots of us have done. I could smell wafts of pasties loaded full of cheese and ham being consumed, litres of coffee and coke, full fat being chugged. To my right-hand side I could see a group […]
Have you ever been misunderstood? You’ve said something, put something out there on the socials, had a go at raising your voice and sharing something of you but you’ve been misunderstood? A moment when you found the courage to share something, to throw out an idea or a sentiment, or even more maybe to share […]
As part of my morning walk with God I listen to the bible and some worship to help me start the day and focus things. At the end of my walk I head over to Spotify and listen to some Rend Collective Songs. One in particular recently has been on repeat, big time! It’s called; […]
It’s been quite a week just gone. It started with a visit to an ageing relative suffering with Dementia; I’ll call him Winston, because that’s close enough. Winston is 86, was widowed last year, has all his own teeth and physically is in pretty good shape. As is typical of someone with his condition, Winston […]
Are you caught up in the hunt for a bunch of roses and a 2kg bar of chocolate for your significant other half? Or are you standing your ground in defiance, voicing a silent protest against the marketing and commercialisation of a day of romance? Or maybe, you are in a different place all together, […]
2019, a new year ahead, a year of hope, a year of new beginnings, a year with so much potential. People often look ahead to another year and say, ‘a new year will be a new me’. Many of us will have or will be doing tax returns before the end of January, this was […]
Recently a mate of mine sent me a text as we were ending a conversation about God and some stuff and he mentioned this; ‘it’s like Jesus you get for free, but Christ costs you everything.’ Let me start with some points of clarity. I am not suggesting here anything outside of grace, forgiveness from […]
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