Bazball and the 2023 men’s cricket Ashes series

I recently discovered a new word – Bazball!

Eid in the Park Southend 2023

Two days ago, I visited “Eid in the Park”, held at nearby Garon’s Park.

My political journey and perspectives

I have been threatening to do this for a long time and have released snippets, especially in my blogs, but today I trace my own political journey and perspectives, from the time I was a young, idealistic starry-eyed teen to now, when I might be better described as an old, world weary, cynical dodderer.

Tomorrow, I am planning to attend a Brethren history conference (see here for details) to present a paper on a subject I am much interested in and one close to my heart. This is it:

My testimony by John Barber

Yesterday, me and my wife had the privilege of sharing our testimonies in our church (Providence Chapel). What follows is the transcript of what I had prepared before saying what I said:

Chapter 4: Moses, the Law and the Covenant

Tommy Robinson – Hero or Villain

Having been off my radar for some time, various events and triggers have conspired to put Tommy Robinson back onto to it, and for good reason in the light of some of the grave threats I have seen that face the UK and the World, which I have recently blogged on; ones which Tommy recognises and speaks concerning.

Chapter 41: Chronicles – a Book worth studying

Remembering Pastor Keith Brown

Yesterday, I attended the funeral service of Pastor Keith Brown (23^rd August 1947 – 28^th April 2023) (see here for details) as I wanted to pay my respects and after which to use these pages to offer my own tribute. I did not know Pastor Keith very well, although it was over a period of many years I did know him.

Chapter 40: Leviticus – a Bible favourite