One of my important observations working in the field of homelessness these past 10+ years is how much addictions (alcohol, drugs and other) and mental health affect homeless people. Continue reading
Author Archives: John
Adding new Facebook “friends”
Two blog posts that I would like all my Facebook “friends” to read are “An Open Letter to my Facebook Friends” and “Respectful discourse on Facebook”, Continue reading
Should the Home Office ban Franklin Graham from the UK?
In my Facebook feed this morning was a post from a respected Christian friend and fellow community activist, sharing a Twitter post from of all people Jeremy Vine. Continue reading
TRUMPianity or CHRISTianity
A friend earlier posted on his Facebook page an article titled: “10 Signs You’re Actually Following TRUMPianity Instead of CHRISTianity”. Continue reading
Why do people stop going to church?
I had an uplifting experience in church yesterday Continue reading
Social justice and the gospel – either or both?
As a gospel preaching, community activist I recognize the need to do what the following text exhorts us to do and yet get involved in our communities Continue reading
Saul – the first king of Israel
The following contains scriptures examined at our second Bible study on the kings of the Bible. After each scripture I will give a short synopsis of what was discussed. Continue reading
Kings of the Bible
I am embarking on a series of Bible studies at my church on the kings of the Bible. Here are the notes that relate to the first session: Continue reading
Was 9/11 an Inside Job?
Yesterday, saw the 17th anniversary of 9/11. It was a time to reflect. Continue reading
Eating at the Early Start Café
I hope I don’t give the wrong impression with this recent spate of reviews of eating places in the town (Southend) and particularly concerning my favourite meal of the day – breakfast. Continue reading