I write on a pleasant day and except for the forlorn remains of a once proud snowman in my neighbour’s garden there is little evidence of the snow that featured heavily in this past week. Continue reading
Author Archives: John
Making sense of suffering
I have just finished reading a book titled “Why do the righteous suffer?” Continue reading
Lessons I would like to pass onto the next generation
One of the things I have noticed about getting old is while faculties may be in decline, compared with yesteryear, you would have picked up a lot in the years preceding, Continue reading
A new homeless night shelter for Southend
Monday saw a new emergency night shelter provision for Southend, Continue reading
The Christian case for a just war
I should first make the point I am not about to do a deep theological evaluation of why and under what circumstances going to and participating in war, on one or other side, is the right thing. Continue reading
Eating at the Gulshan
I had the unplanned pleasure earlier today at eating at the Gulshan Tandoori Restaurant Continue reading
Homelessness – what to do when it is really cold?
The question is pertinent given, if weather forecasters are to be believed, we are in for a really cold period. Continue reading
Aspects of the Cross
Sitting in church the previous Sunday and looking on at the screen that gave out notices I was reminded of three things: Continue reading