Tag Archives: love your neighbour

Time to Pause and Reflect? Some thoughts and questions for church leaders

Posted on March 26, 2020 by honestaboutmyfaith

This post is a copy of my contribution to the Eastern Baptist Association ‘Thought for the Week’ which is sent to the Ministers in the EBA. I am reposting it here in case other church leaders find it helpful as we … Continue reading →

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Why was I annoyed? It isn’t My Woodland!

Posted on May 21, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

My family and I went to Hanningfield Reservoir yesterday for a quiet day out but it turned out though that it was the Hanningfield Triathlon and so our walk was far from peaceful! For the first part of our walk, … Continue reading →

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Is growing as Disciple of Jesus more like learning to ride a bike or to drive a car?

Posted on April 22, 2017 by honestaboutmyfaith

I currently have a daughter learning to ride a bike and a son learning to drive. My daughter is 8 and was on the bike riding happily along in no time. My son is 17 and he has had several lessons … Continue reading →

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No road markings?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

What is wrong with this picture? The road markings had been repainted after resurfacing work but the sign still hadn’t been moved. Road markings are really helpful because they tell you where you can drive and where other traffic might … Continue reading →

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The one about packing what is important

Posted on October 2, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island, what one thing would you take? The question is supposed to make us think about what is important to us but I always say, ‘a satellite phone’. When people are playing … Continue reading →

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Why does a reliable machine need an extended guarantee? Or the one about being manipulative!

Posted on September 26, 2014 by honestaboutmyfaith

My wife and I recently bought a dishwasher and encountered one of the pushiest sales people I have ever met. We arrived at the shop knowing what we wanted, we just needed to pick it up and go. The sales … Continue reading →

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