This morning, I was delighted to attend the opening of Biblefresh in High Wycombe. The programme for the day looked superb and I was sorry I could not stay for it. Wycliffe Bible Translators set out a tremendous display which was a powerful reminder both of how many languages humanity has invented […]
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Interview with a Pastor
Today’s civic service in High Wycombe included an innovation. Pastor Tim O’Brien of Union Baptist Chuch interviewed four figures from the life of the District: the Mayor, Cllr Jane White, Chairman of Wycombe District Council, Cllr Bill Bendyshe-Brown, me and local police commander Supt Gilbert Houalla. It all seemed to go […]
Read MoreAn encouraging day in Wycombe
This morning, I visited High Wycombe’s Cash Converters, where I learned how this firm provides a valuable service to some of the people who struggle most locally. I arrived with a predictable range of questions about fees, fraud and the avoidance of handling stolen goods and, I have to write, […]
Read MoreBig Society quote of the day – Jesus Christ
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his […]
Read MoreBig Society quote of the day – Ayn Rand
Since it is Sunday and I am off to church, something from Ayn Rand seems excusable: The purpose of morality is to teach you, not to suffer and die, but to enjoy yourself and live. Rand detested religion of course. Me too: it tends to spoil faith.
Read MoreThe Conservative Christian Fellowship
The Conservative Christian Fellowship, of which I am a member, has launched a new website: The Mission of the CCF is: – to build a strong, relational bridge between the Party and the Christian Community – to seek out Christians who support the Conservatives, and encourage and equip them to […]
Read MoreTop tips and the clear choice in British politics
Today, I rode to church on my KTM 950 Supermoto, which revealed a couple of top tips I would like to share. On the ride home, I assembled these into an illustration of the clear choice in British politics. Here we go. Top tips for motorists and motorcyclists When in […]
Read MoreRemembrance Day, High Wycombe
Today, High Wycombe remembered the fallen. The occasion was magnificently put together and very well attended. I would like to share with you two things from the service — a prayer and the second half of the second reading: Lord God our Father, we pledge ourselves to serve you and […]
Read MoreHow should we live?
After debating today with my pastor whether what the world needs is more or less government intervention in the cooperative actions of individuals (ie, the economy), I rediscovered the following from De Tocqueville (1835/1840). The passage paints his vision of a future democratic society, indicating how he foresaw people might […]
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