One of the recent applications of use of the Internet and high speed access to it by most people, which I find helpful, is the webcasts that are posted by Southend Council after its main council meetings Continue reading
Author Archives: John
Benedictine hospitality and tough love
As church winter night shelters (CWNS) are shortly to start up again here in Southend Continue reading
Judge not lest ye be judged
Over the years I have often heard Jesus words “judge not lest ye be judged” quoted, Continue reading
Small shops
There is a song I often find myself humming around in my head – “Times they are a changing” by Bob Dylan. Continue reading
China President visits the UK
One of yesterday’s news headlines under the title “Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in UK”: Continue reading
Rugby World Cup 2015 (3)
We now know the semi-final line up for this year’s rugby world cup! Continue reading
Barack Obama, Christian values and culture wars
Just before Barack Obama became president of the USA, I had a surreal conversation with a mature Christian friend that made a lasting impression. Continue reading
Southend Welcoming Refugees (2)
Following on from the Southend Welcoming Refugees event, which I had earlier blogged about, Continue reading