On October 3rd, I published a post about a BBC deep dive on Autism, about how it promoted the views of one psychologist, and seemed dismissive of the information by the National Autistic Society (NAS). Then, on October 6th, the UK Government published an update on the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and …
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Light or enlightenment? Who is Jesus? part 86 - John 8:12-20 In World War II, there was a blackout. Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens were civilians who protected the public from enemy air raids. Bomber pilots were able to see even small amounts of light from over a large area. Light bears witness to itself. …
Is the BBC being biased? "A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism" is the BBC's title for an article last month about Autism, and to me it looks like they are breaking their own impartiality rules. The BBC's rules are contentious, as some believe that rather than being fair, they spread …
The centre of John's Gospel? Who is Jesus? part 85 - John 8:12-20 "This is not the centre of John's Gospel." I can hear the comlaints already. We are only seven-and-a-half chapters in so another seven-and-a-half would only take us up to the end af chapter 15. There's still six chapters left. The middle of …
Sin No More Who is Jesus? part 84 - John 7:53 - 8:11 A story I found on the internet. Surce unknown. The Midnight Pie Heist Arthur loved Mrs. Gable’s double-crust blackberry pie. He knew it cooled on her kitchen windowsill every Tuesday at three o’clock. One Tuesday, Arthur gave in to temptation. He tiptoed …
A song about faithfulness Songs in the New Testament, part 9 - Hebrews 11:32-38 A few years ago we had a holiday on the Costa del Sol, Spain. On of those days was taken up by a visit to Ronda in the mountains above Marbella. The 120 metre deep ravine (390 feet) that splits the …
Casting the first stone Who is Jesus? part 83 - John 7:53-7:11 Time has passed, it's too late to say anything, and another opportunity has been missed. It is only then that you think of the reply. But it's too late. We have all been there. Those times when a caring reply or a witty …
Writing in the sand Who is Jesus? part 82 - John 7:53-8:6 There is an urban myth that a child wrote in their homework: Infants have infancy,Children have childhood,Adults have adultery. Now I cannot believe that a child wrote that, as it is too sophisticated a pun, but I do think it's a great play …
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Don't be Daft Photo by Capotina Entretenimientos on Pexels.com I used to complain about sunlight. “Dad, it hurts my eyes,” I’d say. “Don’t be daft,” was his reply, “Enjoy the sunny day.” When cold, my fingers would turn white,All circulation gone. “Don’t be daft, we’re all the same, Now stop your whining, son.” I’m daft …
The Lamb of God Who is Jesus? part 81 - John 1:29-34 I took a break in this series on the Gospel of John. The mention of water in chapter 7 showed me things I'd missed when looking at the Samaritan Woman in chapter 4. It was a convenient place to go back, so I …
