According to the ancient Greek myth, a curious Pandora opens a box releasing all manner of evils into the world, among them turmoil, strife, jealousy, and hatred.  Too late she ... Read More

14-15 Jesus called the crowd together again and said, “Listen now, all of you—take this to heart. It’s not what you swallow that pollutes your life; it’s what you vomit—that’s the ... Read More

As a small boy my sister once sent me to the local shop to buy a bottle of blue ink, which I carried home in a paper bag.  As I ... Read More

On 4th November 1605 Guy Fawkes sat in a filthy cellar underneath the houses of Parliament with a slow match, a watch and a burning desire to see the back ... Read More

5 The Pharisees and religion scholars asked, “Why do your disciples flout the rules, showing up at meals without washing their hands?”   6-8 Jesus answered, “Isaiah was right about frauds like ... Read More

Famously described by Chris Rea as ‘the road to hell’, and known to many through experience as the largest car park in the world, London’s M25 orbital motorway has just ... Read More

The Oxford English Dictionary defines kindness as being ‘gentle or benevolent’ in nature, or being ‘friendly in one’s conduct.’  As a value I think it’s often underrated coming in behind ... Read More

50-52 Jesus was quick to comfort them: “Courage! It’s me. Don’t be afraid.” As soon as he climbed into the boat, the wind died down. They were stunned, shaking their heads, ... Read More

You won’t have heard of it but in 1929 the Great West Aerodrome was founded on land 14 miles from the centre of London, in the midst of farms, market ... Read More

In 2016 the British Olympic and Paralympic teams exceeded all expectations at the games in Rio, and justifiably returned to a hero’s welcome with huge celebrations in Manchester and London.  ... Read More