A slightly expanded version of my tribute at Brian’s Thanksgiving service on 20th October ‘Thank heavens ‘, thought I, ‘that I don’t have THAT guy for a home group leader!’ It was the mid-eighties, and my workmate was telling me how he’d discussed a complex situation with his small group leader at church in Dewsbury.Continue reading “Not many fathers…”
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Alive ‘n kickin’!
Brrring, brrring…“Hello, this is the Brighouse branch…” “…So, I’ve a Mrs Briggs here who wants to know why she hasn’t received a replacement for her debit card. It’s expired, and she hasn’t got another one…” “…oh no, it’s not her that’s expired, it’s her card… “…look, I can tell you she certainly isn’t dead! She’sContinue reading “Alive ‘n kickin’!”
A Capital Weekend
Organising a family weekend in London is a great challenge. You’re spoiled for choice, but beware the heaving crowds, the occasional rainstorm and the time it takes to travel to/from your chosen destinations. My wife Jane planned it all meticulously, and we all agreed it had been a great success.
We all needed a rest the following week…
Flog it! Confessions of a Rookie Ebay Seller
Buying and selling was never my strongpoint. So when I, Mr Space Saver at the community centre where I volunteer, was thrown a challenge, I was thoroughly out of my comfort zone. Throughout the last 6 months I have entered, and survived, a world of making ‘pigs’ ears’ seem attractive, listing them, selling them and packaging them – often large, bulky items.
Perhaps I should stick to my day job? But here’s what’s scary – this IS my day job!
Communiquer, c’est bon!
I think this was the complete opposite of a package holiday. Certainly a change rather than a rest! It was a relationship holiday, much of it spent communicating in French. And it incorporated some nice surprises as we stepped out of our comfort zone…
A Timeless Treasure
Why raise a colossal sum of money to refurbish a church organ when there are so many starving people and more worthwhile church growth projects to prioritise?
I think the answer can be different depending on each circumstance. I’ll let my guest blogger Pam explain how she believes God confirmed the answer for our church.
A Special Event
It’s always sad to say goodbye to an old friend. I find it therapeutic to remember all the times we’ve shared.
But when someone dies in faith, looking forward to meeting Jesus Christ, death loses its sting (as St Paul says) and, through our tears, we can rejoice with them.
A Happy Valley?
This post describes the concluding day of the Calder Woodland Way, with ball its joys and its blood, sweat and tears! Was it worth the effort? And, would I recommend it? Please read on to find out more.
The Vale of Tears?
Are you up for a challenge?
The Calder Woodland Way seemed to present the ideal one when I needed to raise money via a sponsored walk. How did I get on?
Perhaps I took on more than I’d bargained for? but you’ll have to read this post, and its companion, to find out whether it was worth it.
Rich Pickings?
The UN Paris Summit on ending plastic pollution took place at the end of June/start of July. At first, it seemed the people most affected, weren’t going to have their say!
So, what’s it like to be a city garbage waste picker?
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