It’s GCSE results day. If you, or someone in your family are getting results today, then I hope things have gone well and that you are happy with the grades. I remember my own GCSE’s being a mixed bag. I was pleasantly surprised to do better than expected in some areas, disappointed in others and… Continue reading What’s the value of your GCSE or A-level results?
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What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?
There’s been much commentary about Professor Jason Arday over the past few weeks, including after the shocking news of his death. It feels like we know so much about him and the case and yet at the same time, if we are honest, we know very little despite different sides holding to opinions with increasing… Continue reading What can and should we say about the tragedy of Jason Arday?
The idols must go
The things that we fear and the things that we put our trust in are the things that become our idols. They become our idols because we give power and authority to them. We think that they have control and influence over our lives. We are scared that if we do not do what they… Continue reading The idols must go
Who am I? I’m raised up with Christ (Psalm 8)
The musical Les Miserable starts with a big number focusing on the lead character’s status as a prisoner. He is simply known as a number 24601. This builds into the question “Who am I?” which will be later answered not just with his prison number but with his name “Who am I? I’m Jean Valjean.” … Continue reading Who am I? I’m raised up with Christ (Psalm 8)
Honoured? The clues to what we really believe and worship
Last weekend, my parents visited and so on Saturday we went for a day out with them. The weather was inclement and so looking for an indoor option, we ended up at Lichfield Cathedral. Two things stood out to me from the visit. The first was that the Cathedral had housed a shrine for St… Continue reading Honoured? The clues to what we really believe and worship
Counting the Costa
A little while back Costa decided to change their soya milk brand. That shouldn’t be a big deal should it? Milk is milk, soya milk is soya milk. Except that when you start using milk replacement brands, they have to use a mix of ingredients to get the replacement right. Unfortunately, there were two problems… Continue reading Counting the Costa
Ableism, society and the church
In recent years, there have been strong and persistent campaigns against “Ableism”. Like sexism, ageism and racism, ableism is about prejudice against people seen as of less value than others. As the word suggests, it is about prejudicing able bodied people against those with physical and mental disabilities. As with other prejudices, ableism can include… Continue reading Ableism, society and the church
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