Not so long ago there was a lot of flooding about in our part of the world, and some folk had a very difficult and stressful time; so what follows may seem trivial. My wife and I regularly walk around the lanes and bridle paths local to us, but one of the paths had been […]
Most days during lockdown, my wife and I have made time to pray for our family and for one another. Before lockdown, our family life was hectic! driving here and there with the younger children, who were doing boxing and football, so taking them to training and matches. Love that the kids enjoy what they […]
I am currently feeling a bit challenged by my worldview. It is incredibly hard to maintain a genuinely good perspective. In some ways I sometimes find it hard not to turn into a bit of a moaner—after all what is there not to like from a good whing? Well, what I don’t like is the […]
This is my first blog, so please be patient as I navigate my way through this new skill! Writing a blog is a great way to share our journeys in life and to keep folks informed on what’s going on, the good and the not so good! I am the father of 5 beautiful kids […]
I’m old enough to remember the original ‘Pete’s Dragon’ film, and it also happens to be one of my wife’s favourite films too, so I was really intrigued to watch this new version and see what Disney had done with it.
I have been a Dad three times yet I’ve never met any of my children. No I didn’t put them up for adoption or fall out with their Mother, I have been through three miscarriages, the latest is still quite raw. One of the things I have noticed in this process is how often this […]
The following was sent to me some time ago, it seemed worth repeating! “The older I get the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours […]
Here is a strong opinion on men from Dave Hearn, the leader of Global Adventure. Feel free to comment … As men, we must begin to step into our roles as Men of God to lead our families, our wives, our communities, our churches, our businesses, and our small groups to a greater relationship with […]
At about 4am this morning I was trying to comfort my five month year old son who was teething. Despite the circumstance I was shocked at how normal it actually seemed and how life had changed so much and so quickly since his arrival. Despite being from a relatively large and comparatively happy family I […]
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