As some people will know I have long held a fascination with the Bible book: “the Song of Solomon”, Continue reading
Author Archives: John
Dave Haycock – death of a friend
There is no doubt about it – the older you get the faster the rate people you know die around you and reinforces the adage of making the most of each day as it could be your last. Continue reading
Inviting a. Tony Campolo and b. Franklin Graham to the UK
I noted a posting yesterday by a Facebook friend that was about encouraging a visit by Tony Campolo to the UK. Continue reading
Tommy Robinson, Speakers Corner and the Time to Speak
One of the keenly anticipated events of the weekend (at least for me) was Tommy Robinson being down to speak at Speaker’s Corner, Continue reading
Killing the right and shooting ourselves in the foot
When I wrote my last blog post: “Active Citizenship in a left right polarized paradigm” Continue reading
Active Citizenship in a left right polarized paradigm
I have noticed in recent months a number of groups that promote active citizenship. Continue reading
A homeless response in a snowy week
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
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