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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

There are times for all of us when we feel closer to God, and as I listen to people, I hear that these times are often when we are outdoors. Churches and their settings – sunsets – mountain tops –

With the early summer just beginning, this week I read for the first time this year the word ‘heatwave’. Apparently, in some parts of the country, the Met Office thinks the mercury could hit as high as 33C (about 91F)

At University, the college chapel invited a guest speaker every Sunday evening. One Sunday before Ascension the best speaker ever invited spoke on how Christ deals with Guilt. Word got out. On the Sunday after Ascension numbers were up, but