Pray for kings and all who are in high positions First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it …
Author: SteveP
I am married with one wife, three grown kids, one cat and no hair.
Weasels
Every year the trooping of the colour upsets me. Not that I am against Royalty or pageantry. It isn't about people or horses. Its about weasels. Every year the BBC goes to it's weasel cupboard and gets the most weasely commentators out to deal with a royal event in the way the BBC does worst: …
Everyone loses
There are no winners. The UK General Election 2017 that is. Prime Minister Theresa May called a General Election to be held just eleven days before the Brexit negotiations were about to start. There was no need to call one, her party had a majority in the House of Commons. Whatever her motives were it …
HG Bishop Angaelos on terrorist attacks in Egypt and elsewhere | Bishop Angaelos.org
This needs to be read by everyone who cares about the persecuted church, which is all Christians, as well as by those who would attack Christians for their faith. Written by His Grace Bishop Angaelos General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom. Source: HG Bishop Angaelos on terrorist attacks in Egypt …
Transfixed — a foxy story
It was one of those why didn't I get my phone out moments. Monday, just before lunch we walked up to Lindley duck pond. there are two pairs of mallards each with a clutch of fluffy ducklings, plus some other ducks. Between the ducks and the shore are Canada geese, and sitting on the shore …
Diagnosis doubtful
Diagnosis is not imminent. The BBC this weekend featured a story that one health authority in England is to restrict diagnosis for autism to the most severe cases, whatever that means. Who decides the most severe before diagnosis? Isn't that what diagnosis is about? Story here. As an adult I have been told, after being strongly …
Terrorism
Two days ago I blogged on terrorism. Today I am numb. A suicide bomber has targeted a pop concert in Manchester. At the last count 22 have been killed, the youngest an 8 year old girl. My prayers are with the victims, their families and the people of Manchester. But we do not hate. Hate …
Terrorists
Today the radio news announced that the main political parties are to suspend campaigning in respect to MP Jo Cox, who was murdered by a right wing extremist one year ago. My question to the media is this. Why do you use the word terrorist for extremists from within the Muslim communities, but not for …
New toy
This is it. It is a new cymbal, for the technically minded it is a Sabian Pro Studio 17" crash. Neighbours beware.
Who judges who?
Here comes the judge Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgement you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your …
Making an ass of myself 