The ups and downs of royal life are rarely out of the news. Whether you’re a royal watcher or not, it’s difficult to ignore Meghan and Harry and the rift between the princes. We have been following the life of… Continue Reading
We have been following the fortunes of the first two kings of Israel. Saul, the first king anointed by Samuel falls out of favour with God and a good many of his subjects. He does what is wrong in the… Continue Reading
‘Samuel did not see Saul again until the day of his death, but Samuel grieved over Saul and the Lord was sorry that he had made him King over Israel.’ (1 Samuel 15.35) Last week, we saw how God’s people,… Continue Reading
‘Give us a king’. That’s the request of the elders of Israel as they gather around the aging prophet Samuel at Ramah. Up until this point, Israel had been no more than a collection of family clans or tribes united… Continue Reading
USP’s, Unique Selling Points. People in business will often talk about USP’s. A USP is something that a particular product or service has which its competitors do not. It is the thing that makes the difference, that puts it out… Continue Reading
Journeys are often good times to share conversations. I’m sure you can all remember a lengthy train or car journey in which you have talked through many things either with your nearest and dearest or may be a complete stranger.… Continue Reading
Not many of us are published authors, but most of us tell stories. Are you longing for the time when you can sit at a café table with some friends again and share a good yarn? Chatting on the phone,… Continue Reading
It’s the time of year for sowing seeds. Even if you’re not the world’s greatest gardener can I encourage you sow something in the next few weeks? While many restrictions remain in place and we have less to look forward… Continue Reading
Last week, the BBC reported that women generally have found coping with the pandemic more challenging than men. While men are 18% more likely to die from the virus, women admit to struggling with the fallout, mothers even more. Trying… Continue Reading
Do you like to hear a good story? Most of us do. I could say we all like a bit a gossip; to get the ‘hanes’ in Welsh. Who’s your favourite storyteller? You might come up with famous writers such… Continue Reading