The planners of the D-Day landings in 1944 faced a problem: previous similar invasions, had led to frequent incidents of ‘friendly fire’.  Unable to distinguish between Allied and enemy aircraft ... Read More

46-47 Having already purchased a linen shroud, Joseph took him down, wrapped him in the shroud, placed him in a tomb that had been cut into the rock, and rolled a ... Read More

In one of the closing scenes of the movie Toy Story, Woody and Buzz are desperately trying to catch up with the removal van taking Andy, to his new home.  ... Read More

33-34 At noon the sky became extremely dark. The darkness lasted three hours. At three o’clock, Jesus groaned out of the depths, crying loudly, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My ... Read More

Two of the UK’s most popular radio stations are currently celebrating their 50th birthdays.  With a weekly audience approaching 25 million listeners it’s worth remembering that Radios 1 and 2 ... Read More

Jesus once told a story about Jewish man walking the desert road to Jericho who was attacked by bandits, robbed and left for dead.  Three fellow Jews passed by and ... Read More

21 There was a man walking by, coming from work, Simon from Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. They made him carry Jesus’ cross. 22-24 The soldiers brought Jesus to Golgotha, ... Read More

In 2016 there were just over 106,000 frontline police officers serving in England and Wales.  In the same year 107 of them were dismissed for gross misconduct.  Amongst the reasons ... Read More

Despite what you might think a ‘Jesus nut’ is not a slang term for an over-enthusiastic Christian, but the name given to the main rotor retaining nut in helicopters.  Probably ... Read More

11-12 But the high priests by then had worked up the crowd to ask for the release of Barabbas. Pilate came back, “So what do I do with this man you ... Read More