Category: Life
taking photos not a crime
It seems that the authorities think that photographers are terrorists now. The BBC has highlighted a growing number of people being stopped by police for nothing more than taking pictures of buildings or in stations. The Met even have a poster campaign going. Who’s next? Shoppers? Drivers? Seriously, if someone wants to take a photo Read More …
Things re-discovered
I’ve has a busy weekend and in between preaching at Dunfermline (thanks for the tie!) and visiting parents (thanks for a lovely meal!) I rediscovered some things forgotten. I watched the Masters Golf. I’m not sure I’ve watched it so much as I did this year for ages. For me the Masters seems to hold Read More …
if you don’t like the weather…
… just wait for a few minutes. The view from the window last night The view from the window this morning Nice eh! It snowed today. Lots. I was preaching at Black Mount church for my dad and the drive was terrible. Snow all the way. It looked like this when I was leaving: And Read More …
seeing the stranger
Church can be an odd place, full of odd people. What sometimes makes it odder is that these odd people think that other people are odd. Despite Jesus’ ‘great commandment’ to love each other as He loved us we shy away from strangers, we are fearful of difference and we gravitate towards people who are Read More …
my bag & what’s missing (update)
I haven’t posted my bag for a while. I’ve got several new things since the last time… New bag, new laptop, new notebooks, new phone BUT I’ve lost my favourite pen!!! I had a Parker Urban and I lost it, then found it again last week and now I’ve lost it again! Anyway, I’m sure Read More …
Byron Report published
Dr Tanya Byron has published her report into safer internet use and gaming. You can read the report HERE. This is the executive summary bullets: The internet and video games are very popular with children and young people and offer a range of opportunities for fun, learning and development. But there are concerns over potentially Read More …