musings on leadership in ministry
‘Do you want to win the war on terror? Yes or No?’ We watched Lions for Lambs on DVD last night and I’m so glad we did. It was one of those movies that I saw trailed and though about going to see but never got round to so when I saw it in the Read More …
It’s been a while since I blogged about the West Wing but all the presidential race in the USA has reminded me of why I love the programme. It’s smart, intelligent and inspiring because it doesn’t go for the lowest common denominator, unlike the American voters who showed in their last pick for President they Read More …
From the NY Times 20 Sep 2008. Aaron Sorkin reminds us why the West Wing was/is the best TV show EVER. BARACK OBAMA knocks on the front door of a 300-year-old New Hampshire farmhouse while his Secret Service detail waits in the driveway. The door opens and OBAMA is standing face to face with former Read More …
A very pertinent 500th post from ASBO Jesus. Thanks Jon for your brilliant cartoons and keep them coming.
I don’t get it. 42 days without charge seems like a very very long time. The UN Declaration of Human Rights states: Article 3: Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Article 6. Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law. Article 7. All are equal Read More …
This is perhaps one of the best speeches ever given. Take some time to sit and listen. You won’t regret it.