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My car broken down last week. It was my own fault. I knew the battery was going –it had refused to restart a couple of times and bought a new battery – which was sitting in my garage. We went

I wonder what would happen if all HMRC’s officers suddenly got up from their desks and left. Would the public finances fall into disarray? Would we no longer have to pay tax?! I think not. HMRC would import officers from

Do you like a good whodunnit? A battle of wits between the writer and the reader – with joy for both when the crime is solved and the reader can see all the clues were there but wasn’t able to

I was always a little unsure about JFKs 1963 speech on world peace: “Our problems are manmade–therefore, they can be solved by man.” When it comes to world peace, he may have a point. Warmongers could just stop fighting (us

If you were living under God’s blessing, what would it look like? You might think of a long and healthy life, perhaps with family and children and grandchildren; or (and!) living free from want – food on the table, warm

A few years ago I climbed Ben Nevis. I followed the path. Up behind me came two young ladies: no backpack (like I did), no rain-coat (I did), great speed (I wasn’t slow, but…) and at one corner, I followed

What does it take to be a King? Boris Johnson famously articulated his ambition to be ‘World King’ at an early age; the media is currently talking of Andy Burnham’s coronation (as Prime Minister, not King – Long live King

If you could be absolutely anywhere in the world today, where would you choose to be? Maybe several options spring to mind: enjoying the great outdoors, relaxing at the seaside, fine dining at a Michelin starred restaurant, or perhaps by

Do you remember when you were born? I don’t think so. Some scientists say 3½, some say 2½ as the age of our earliest memory. Fortunately, you don’t have to remember to know that it happened. This week, we’re looking

In the middle of our Psalm this Sunday, the Psalmist asks a question you may have asked yourself: “What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?” (Psalm 116:12) I hope that’s a question for find