Many were left disappointed after watching England’s score draw against Slovenia on Monday. Although we may be proven wrong, again it would appear that high hopes will come to nothing. Others will be further dismayed with the result of Thursday’s referendum on EU membership. Their hopes of one result, cancelled...

After years of promises, months of rumblings and weeks of debating, the EU referendum is finally upon us. I suspect that somewhere in the early hours of Friday morning we will finally be informed as to whether our future lies inside or outside of the European Union. So, the BIG...

I was recently reflecting on something that used to happen with our children when they were much younger. Whenever I returned from being away (whether on a business or ministry trip), I would brace myself as one or both of them would hurl themselves at me from the other side...

I read the following in the Independent on Wednesday and thought I would share it with you. Although the piece doesn’t quote Scripture, nor provide a fresh insight into the Lord Jesus, it does however shine fresh light on our priorities. The paper reported how; on Saturday, a gorilla was...

Bernard and I arrived back from Bangalore on Tuesday afternoon. As ever, I remain grateful to God that by His grace, He allowed and enabled us to minister into a very difficult and complex situation. However, as is usual, I realise that I return having received much more than I...

The most important function of any diary is to help us remember that which we may otherwise forget. Therefore mine is programmed in such a way that, birthdays, anniversaries and celebrations pop up infinitum. Although it would be wrong to only appreciate a parent on their birthday, or your spouse...

I have been struck this week by the number of people who have said to me “at least it’s a bank holiday coming up”. I don’t suspect that many are holding out much hope for blazing sunshine, nor for a day by the seaside. So what then is the attraction?...

Rather than attempt to write something new and original, I am simply going to quote a portion of scripture. My purpose is simply that you read it and in doing so, allow the picture that John portrays of the Lord Jesus Christ to expand your mind, stir your spirit and...

I was thrilled to hear the response of the Archbishop of Canterbury to the news that DNA tests prove that he is the son of Sir Winston Churchill’s last private secretary, the late Sir Anthony Montague Browne. Although understandably stating his ‘complete surprise’, Justin Welby, commented ‘I know that I...

  (This is a post I have just written for www.theleaderstable.org in light of a conversation I had with Bernard before Easter. I post it here for your interest!) As I have reflected on the life and ministry of Jesus over recent days, I have seen an insight into his...