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David

  • Today we mark ourselves

    The book of Revelation can be confusing. Theories abound and churches differ on \"end times\" theology. For those of us who dislike straining ourselves to understand it is easy to write this part of the Bible off as simply for \"end times\" theology with no relevance to us today. For many of us it is hard to engage with the book, this revelation.

  • I have been faithful, in my fashion.

    I am going to resist the temptation to rail at the ECB and Andrew Strauss over the latest twist in the Kevin Pietersen saga, but sometimes words fail even me.

  • Nelson Cook challenges his coaches on two connecting themes: initiative and partiality

    Nelson Cook who established Coaches of Influence (COIN) 30 years ago in Los Angeles USA writes a monthly letter to the many coaches at professional, college and high school levels and the current correspondence touches the spot.

  • Defamation in public life and in Christian life

    Recently The Guardian ran a wide ranging article by Richard Ackland on the nature of free speech being restricted by defamation actions by those with deep pockets.

  • Fear: what you need to live

    Life can be mind-numbingly boring. Motivation is often hard to find. Sometimes the only motivation we have is the sway of wanting a bigger TV or an overseas holiday. This drives our actions to save rather than spend on our regular \"luxuries\".

  • The Illuminati, the Rapture and Hell: How our doctrines can breed fear, wariness and judgment.

    Recently I have heard strange talk regarding the Illuminati, interesting ideas about aliens and some in depth Greek transliteration on hell. This topical exposure has presented some interesting thought in reminiscing on my own doctrinal journey.

  • A rather sad and long day

    A few weeks ago my new car, which I bought as an early Christmas present back at the end of last year, got rear-ended driving home from work one afternoon. It all happened very quickly and I was unharmed bar a slightly stiff neck the next morning, but my car had to be towed away.

  • Benefits of exercise extend to the elderly (and infirm)

    As a youngster I was an exercise nut. My passion was hockey, but I played any sport and represented my school and other organisations in athletics and cricket too. I was one of those small kids that could never, ever sit still.

  • Look to the ant!

    For me, putting effort into something is hard work! It is a lot easier to skip along on one\'s merry way down the path of least resistance. However, hard work is important.

  • Go to Hell.

    A little word of advice not found in How to Win Friends and Influence People: don\'t tell people they\'re going to Hell.