What would the difference be if I had never committed to Christianity to the degree that I did? It's a question that I often come back to and reflect on. I think it's important to distinguish the Christian undercurrents that affected the West's development over the last two thousand years and my own personal commitments … Continue reading A Difference…
It's April 2020 as I write this. The UK has just been told we are about to enter into a further 3 weeks of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an expectation that things will continue after that as well. Most people have found themselves with a little more time on their hands compared … Continue reading Dragged into the fray
Words are powerful. It's often said that you don't change someone’s mind in the middle of a debate, but afterwards, upon reflection, our ideas and what we believe can shift. Speaking to people is often more useful than writing them a text or an email, but a handwritten letter can often transform the everyday words … Continue reading They’re Just Words
This blog post is going to be a little vague, as I don't want to name the charity I work for, instead I want to reflect on the implications of landing a new job at a secular place of work. I have mentioned a few times that this blog is about 6-9 months behind the … Continue reading A new job…
Simple faith. It's spoken and preached about like it is possibly the best thing someone can possess. In the Bible Jesus talks about possessing faith like that of a child. Matthew 18:2-3, '2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless … Continue reading A simple faith
