Whenever the end of August looms on the horizon, I start to notice the change in season.The darkness of the evenings is edging ever earlier. The hedges are…
Deep beneath the central London streets of Westminster, there lies an inter-connecting group of government offices, full of hidden corridors, corners and cubbyholes. If its walls could talk,…
When life is so relentlessly fast-paced and future-facing, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed; it can be difficult to carve out time to rest, reflect and refocus.So…
Last week, I had the privilege of leading a retreat at Lee Abbey in north Devon, which is home to an incredible international Christian community.With acres of grounds…
I always find it fascinating, hearing from those who have read my book, “Light through the Cracks”.Frequently, I hear something along these lines: “Wow! If God has done…
There have been several moments, during the last month, when I’ve felt overwhelmed by all the curve balls that life has been throwing at me.Whether it’s dealing with…
How many of you can remember last year’s coronation of King Charles III? How many of you can remember the sound of the trumpets, from the balcony of…
Have you ever considered the importance of your hands? Without them, how would you touch, feel, grip, caress, hug and hold?Technically, a hand is simply made up of…
Just recently, I met up with an old friend, in a small market town, halfway between where we both live. Late in the morning, we headed down to…
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the optician for my annual eye check. Thankfully there was nothing untoward and nothing eventful happened. (Unlike two years ago, when…