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When the Mind Needs a Sanctuary: A Christian Reflection for World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10th October.Not so long ago, mental health struggles – anxiety, depression, panic attacks and more – were almost invisible. They were whispered...
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When the Mind Needs a Sanctuary: A Christian Reflection for World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10th October.Not so long ago, mental health struggles – anxiety, depression, panic attacks and more – were almost invisible. They were whispered...

The Parable of the In-Growing Toe Nail
Last Tuesday I woke up in pain. Not the mild ache you brush aside, but the sort of throbbing pain that pulsed with every heartbeat. And it was all coming...

Grandparents' Day!
This Sunday, 5th October, is Grandparents’ Day in the United Kingdom.As a grandfather to four grandchildren, let me tell you: being a grandparent is like being promoted without doing any...

Disability Awareness Sunday
Sunday 28th September is Disability Awareness Sunday.Awareness isn’t just about noticing, it’s about seeing as God sees. And when it comes to disability, the Bible gives us four reminders –...

Gratitude: The Attitude That Changes Everything
Sunday 21st September is World Gratitude Day.Gratitude is not just polite manners; it’s powerful medicine. It is like oxygen for the soul: we don’t thrive without it. We are, as...

Eric Delve: 1942 – 2025
I have just learned of the passing of Eric Delve, a dear and trusted friend for over forty-five years. Eric was a faithful and productive servant of God, and many...

Tall Poppy Syndrome: Lessons for Life and Church
When I first heard the phrase ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’ I assumed it was something a gardener might complain about. ‘Better bring the shears!’ But I quickly realised this isn’t a...

An Open Letter to Kemi Badenoch
Dear Ms Badenoch, Thank you for your honesty. In your recent BBC interview, you shared how the horrors of the Josef Fritzl case caused you to lose your belief in...