The Clacton by-election has happened
In my view it was a pantomime. But it was a pantomime with consequences.
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The Organ in the Country Church: Ben Maton, Bach, and why we mustn’t forget
It is lovely to come across something both surprising and enriching at the same time, but that is what happened to me recently.
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The Christian Institute, the LGBT backlash, and the Great Commission
Synopsis
The Christian Institute provides a fantastic resource but also has got a lot of heat over the years.
Continue readingEternity
Heaven and Hell and what happens to us when we die? What follows is the draft of my chapter on the important matter of Eternity, in the book I am writing: “It’s not what we were told”.
Continue readingThe Prophet Jonah and what we were not told
My main writing project these days is writing a book titled “It’s not what we were told”, tackling subjects Christians ought to know about but they weren’t told or mistold.
Continue readingFIFA World Cup 2026 (2)
Just over three weeks ago, I wrote my first of two parts concerning this year’s football World Cup (see here), just after the group stage had finished, mindful that it was going to be knock out from then on. I focused on the football but had to cover stuff like politics. In this sequel, I intend to do the same.
Continue readingSt. Vincent de Paul and the SVP (Southend) Charity
Earlier today I asked AI a question: “There is a Catholic charity known as SVP, which operates in my city that is named after St. Vincent Paul. Tell me about this man and why the name of the charity is appropriate”. It gave me an excellent answer, which I will include at the end.
Continue readingAsaph: Prophet, Worship Leader, and Voice of the Nation
Our church pastor has been running a series of Bible studies on the Psalms of Asaph. This got me thinking …
Continue readingMy Tribute to Ann Widdecombe
Four days ago, I learned of the death of Ann Widdecombe. I would not have been shocked if she had died naturally (she was 78, after all), but because she was murdered I, like many, was taken aback. We still don’t know the full details of what happened or that of the murderer and his motive. That itself is a concern as already things don’t seem to add up, but that is not why I am writing.
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