Tag: priorities

When the body gets out of  control -autoimmune diseases and the church

Autoimmune diseases happen when the body, seeking to expel hostile cells that create diseases begins to attack its own healthy cells.  These include serious conditions such as rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis. The other day, I was talking about why some people struggle when the church doesn’t prioritise or get passionate in the same way… Continue reading When the body gets out of  control -autoimmune diseases and the church

Sunak v Starmer: The Election Debate and wearing your heart on your sleeve

Did you watch the election debate last night between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer? What did you make of it? Were you motivated to vote for either party or were you turne doff? I must admit I fell more into the latter camp and the result was that I literally turned off after a bit. … Continue reading Sunak v Starmer: The Election Debate and wearing your heart on your sleeve

Don’t lose sleep over it

Apparently I’m cold and unfair!  What has provoked this? The answer is that I choose not to lose sleep over the challenges that the private school sector face as a result of COVD-19.  The Economist has written an article explaining that schools have been hit financially and the ongoing crisis is likely to lead to… Continue reading Don’t lose sleep over it

Coronavirus – did we set the wrong priorities?

I am continuing to think about how we have done so far during the coronavirus pandemic. As I said in an earlier post, one measure of this is how we are doing against the objectives the Government set out. However, we should also step back and ask whether those were the right objectives.  One issue… Continue reading Coronavirus – did we set the wrong priorities?

Putting God First

What do you put first in your life? It might be job, education, your football team, your family.  Many of you will say “I want to put God first.”  But what does that mean? It might mean some sacrificial decisions, perhaps a willingness to give up your job and comforts for full time Christian work.… Continue reading Putting God First