In preparing this blog, I asked MetaAI the following question: “What is a Watchman on the Wall? Where is this spoken about in the Bible? Who are today’s watchman? Are Christian believers call to be watchmen? What does this entail?”
Continue readingEd Davey (LibDem) and Zack Polanski (Green) – Labour Party alternatives!?
I have little doubt, along with many, that UK politics is in a turmoil, and the question is begged: which way would it turn out if a General Election were to be called today?
Continue readingMy top six favourite UK politicians during my lifetime
Those who read my recent political blogs will likely detect a note of often scathing wariness when it comes to applauding the merits of the MPs who sit in the Westminster Parliament when addressing issues that I care about, although I suspect many MPs, including my own, do a good deal of good for their constituents. Despite my disappointment when it comes to MPs failing to deliver on what truly matters, over the years there have been those I have admired, regardless of political affiliation and even when far from being in full agreement. All have been their own men and men of integrity and principle. I present my top six, with reasons why I rate them highly.
Continue readingMy review of Israel related matters and how this relates to Bible teaching and prophecy
I confess, writing this blog has been in the offing for a while.
Continue readingChrist in the Book of Daniel and Daniel a prophet for our times
My recent deep dive into the Bible has been in the Book of Daniel, a book I have previously studied on a number of occasions. It is well known for containing memorable stories a child could comprehend and profound prophecies that scholars and saints argue over. Each time I do so something fresh and new has come out of it.
Continue readingChoosing my all-time “best” Test Cricket X1 (2)
In Part 1 (see here), I discussed the rationale and motivation behind my selections for an all-time “best” England Test Cricket X1 and an all-time “best” Rest of the World X1. I have been fascinated with cricket since I was a boy, and regularly follow Test cricket. Like many enthusiasts, I love to reminisce on players past and present.
Continue readingChoosing my all-time “best” Test Cricket X1
I recall my being fascinated, when as a boy, having taken an interest in the game of cricket, reading pundits of the game giving their selections for their all-time “best” Test Cricket X1.
Continue readingHow about publishing something on what Jesus actually taught …
This was the recent request of a friend who probably is somewhat fed up finding my posts, which he sees as often combining my views on religion (of a fundamentalist ilk) and politics (right wing) and not about those things he cares about and, in his opinion, so did Jesus.
Continue readingThe CofE has a new archbishop
Yesterday, we learned of the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. My social media feed has been awash with commentary (which I will get to), ranging from very positive to very negative concerning this first lady archbishop, an office that was seen (but no longer) as Primus Inter Pares (First Among Equals) of the Primates of the global Anglican Communion, which consists of around 85 million people across 165 countries.
Continue readingTrumpwatch 73 – Donald goes to England and then afterward
It was nearly two months after his Scotland visit (see here for my report), and Donald Trump visited England on a state visit – and what a splendid occasion it turned out to be.
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