Off the Streets and its hotel to accommodate the homeless

When the Southend Church Winter Night Shelters CWNS ended their 2017/2018 season (covering the four coldest winter months), there was a concern that guests would be once again back out on the streets. This was when Off the Streets was born (see here).

King Nebuchadnezzar II, world events and lessons for today

Those who read my blogs will know I am interested in Bible history, what is happening in the world, particularly regarding world rulers, and applying Bible teaching to how to respond to world events.

Trumpwatch (55) – Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home raided

I wasn’t planning blogging today (so much else to do) but today’s breaking news is significant and needs spreading.

The Great Reset, Ukraine, the West’s Suicide and Church

Yesterday, I interrupted a sermon; the preacher was in full flow.

Thoughts on the Book of Judges

In the first episode of this Trilogy, I gave “Thoughts on the Book of Joshua”, where while there were a couple of hiccups along the way, the book began and ended on highs, and now we consider the Book of Judges as it tells us of some of what happened to the nation of Israel in the just over 300 years following Joshua’s death.

Thoughts on today’s Catholic Church

Movers and shakers related to my own Christian upbringing (Plymouth Brethren) tended more often than not to be dismissive of Catholics (just as did most Protestants of a bygone era).

The politics of helping the poor, needy and vulnerable

A little while back, I had a helpful conversation with a Christian friend who has done much to help the homeless. Unsurprisingly, we agreed on much, except he suggested (knowing my sympathies) Trump supporters are less inclined to help the poor, needy and vulnerable than those who aren’t.

Thoughts on the Book of Joshua

In my previous posting “Resources for studying the Bible”, I made mention of forthcoming writings on certain Bible books, namely Joshua, Judges and Ruth, and resources I have used along with the Bible itself, examples of which can be seen in the extracts from videos shown below.

Resources for studying the Bible

One of the things urged on me, ever since I was a child attending Sunday School, is to read the Bible.

Honour men of God but never before the Word of God

I recently shared with a friend that now in my old age I particular value faithfulness and kindness. As I come to write this article, I could add putting God’s thoughts before what men have to say.