The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) One of my favourite stories I heard as a child was that of the hare and the tortoise. First of all what a name for an animal – tortoise. What was Adam English* thinking when […]
Read More MTP21 Dedication to the DiligentThe crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts. (Proverbs 17:3) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. (Proverbs 17:17) Back in the day the religious status quo went as follows – if you were rich, happy and healthy then that was […]
Read More MTP17 Bad Times As Good Times In DisguiseRecently I made some traumatic decisions that are set to change the very way I do life. This series of interviews has been an opportunity to get closer into some of the mechanics behind these decisions and their consequences. Part One, Part Two and Part Three of this series can be accessed through clicking the […]
Read More The Exit Strategy Interview – Part 4I’m not sure if I properly addressed all in one go the developments from being a resident of Stoke-on-Trent working for the North Staffs YMCA and being a member of the Stoke-on-Trent Church of God (Seventh Day) to the current position. I know I’ve blogged on it intermittently, but I thought it might work if […]
Read More The Exit Strategy Interview – Part 1I first met Andy Kind in 2007. He was developing his craft as a stand-up comedian and he also happened to be a Christian as well. My boss at work linked us together with the thought that perhaps Andy could do some workshops. It turned out to be one of the best things that’s happened […]
Read More On This Special DayI won’t have time to blog properly tonight especially in continuing the fasting series although the good news is there that more material has been developed for it and I’m excited to publish it as soon as I can. Also on the good news front this is a very important week for me writing wise […]
Read More DMCD Family & Friends[Man it took the best part of two days to get round to finishing this post and eventually posting it with pictures and all. Heaven help me when I actually start writing for real.] So where on earth have I been? One day posting enough posts in a month to keep everyone and my mother […]
Read More So Where Have I Been?Wow – it’s really been too long! OK before I look to make excuses, let me briefly point out what’s been going on since last I checked you. Deborah developed a stomach bug which concerned us enough to admit her to Accident & Emergency – thankfully she stayed for a couple of hours and made […]
Read More Is That The Time? Friends of the Year 2005The Search What follows are notes I made yesterday and today regarding my search for a young lady by the name of Charis Sharpe. She was a good friend of mine in the two years that I did A-level in Wellingborough (don’t ask, just do a yahoo search for the town – it’s where I […]
Read More The SearchGood Friends You will keep your friends if you forgive them, but you will lose your friends if you keep talking about what they did wrong. (Proverbs_17:9 CEV) One of the great things about the Bible is that sometimes it just speaks for itself. This is one of those times. I Didn’t Get Where I […]
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