Blue Monday. We’re told that the third Monday in January is the most depressing day of the year, so we pick out all the rubbish that happens on that day and focus on it. Sometimes, when a few things go wrong (no milk in the fridge, stubbed toe), we can’t be bothered to bring ourselves […]
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The theme of friendship has popped up everywhere I look over the last couple of weeks: A Woman’s Hour interview highlighting the absence of close friendships for men; an author discussing her new book about a friendship break-up, a Sunday magazine article about lifetime friends; a TV phone-in about falling out with a friend;
Friendship Files: Someone old, someone new, someone borrowed, nobody blue. Read More »
Most of us avoid talking and thinking about death as much as possible. Shamefully, we might feel so unprepared when spotting a recently bereaved friend or acquaintance that we’re tempted to cross the road and pretend we didn’t see them. Finding the words to say can seem impossible. This series aims to break the taboo.
The Last Taboo: Breathing Life into Death – Access all episodes from here Read More »
Who could have missed the pure joy on Sam Ryder’s face when he heard the final vote and discovered he had come second in the Eurovision Song Contest? He didn’t make the top spot on the Official UK Chart this week either. Second place looks pretty good on him though! I was late to the
I’ve just been reminded of one key to relational evangelism. No training is required and no answers are needed. You don’t need to have practised your five-point testimony or edited your life story into a 30-second nutshell. You don’t need good small talk or strong Biblical knowledge. You don’t need that webinar on apologetics. You
SILENCE IS GOLDEN. Shut. Your. Mouth. Read More »
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