Category Archives: working together

Our Design or God’s Design?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

At church yesterday we gave everyone a panel of card and asked them to colour it in with pens or paint. When we stuck them all together this was the result. People were free to create their own designs, but we … Continue reading →

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The One When I Didn’t Have 5p

Posted on August 8, 2016 by honestaboutmyfaith

I couldn’t believe what I was reading. The sign said I was going to have to pay 5p to cross the bridge in my car. I knew that I didn’t have any cash and unfortunately after reading the sign I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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I’ve got to get out more!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, it was one of those awkward times when you have to go out to work but that really you just want to stay at home and hide. At least that is how it started, but I am glad to … Continue reading →

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It’s time to move on

Posted on May 8, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Like many people I have been shocked by the election result in the UK. Today has been a day of extreme emotions for many with some people ecstatic and others upset and angry. 37% of those who votes are happy because their chosen … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Loving one another, politics, working together | Tagged election 2015, General Election 2015, politics, who wants change?, who wants to change? | 1 Comment

The people who don’t usually vote have the power to win the election

Posted on May 7, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

So, if just before the 2010 general election I had started my own political party and if everyone who was eligible to vote but who didn’t on that day had changed their minds and voted for me, then I would … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Faith, politics, working together | Tagged change, General Election 2015, politics, who wants change?, who wants to change?, you need to realize how good you are | 2 Comments

The one where people rushed to help

Posted on May 1, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Very sadly, I recently witnessed an accident. I had stopped at a pedestrian crossing and an elderly lady slowly crossed the road in front of my car. When she reached the other side she tripped on the kerb and fell cutting … Continue reading →

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Don’t you wish that Politicians Would Work Together?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by honestaboutmyfaith

Don’t you hate it when politicians bicker and spend their time sniping at each other rather than explaining what they stand for? Don’t you wish that they could learn to see past their differences and learn to work together? It … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Loving one another, politics, Respect, working together | Tagged coalition goverment, conservatives, General Election 2015, liberal democrats, nick clegg, politics, respect, treat other people the way you want to be treated, working together | 1 Comment

If life is a journey who are we travelling with?

Posted on October 4, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

Yesterday I caught up with a friend who I haven’t seen for a few years. He has been a great support to me and I value his friendship, so why has it taken us so long to meet up? I … Continue reading →

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Ryder Cup foursomes, partnership and working together

Posted on September 28, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

So I was driving in my car yesterday and on the radio they were talking about the Ryder Cup. It was mentioned they were playing in foursomes but I had no idea what that meant. After listening for a while … Continue reading →

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The one about mistaken identity and church unity

Posted on September 5, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

I was on my way to the chip shop (it was my turn to cook) and some teenagers asked me if I was Rev Fordyce? This is a picture of Rev Fordyce, do we really look alike or can you … Continue reading →