A Weekend Away

We got back this evening from the weekend away.  Melanie finds it funny how English English is often very literal (eg. pushchair rather than stroller), and in this case a “weekend away” rather than a “retreat.”  Thank you for praying for us.  In many ways it was a very good weekend.  The messages all seemed… Continue Reading A Weekend Away

Sharia Britain?

Please pray for this country. Yesterday Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury (leader of the Anglican community), stated that Britain should adopt some Islamic Sharia law. The idea of allowing for Sharia courts in Britain apparently would “help maintain social cohesion”! It’s hard to fathom how short-sighted and dangerous this thinking is. Here is the… Continue Reading Sharia Britain?

Safely Home

After about six hours on the trains, I finally got home at 10pm yesterday.  I met a friend on the train and spent some time chatting to him, during which I told a woman I’d let her know when the snack bar was open.  Ten minutes later I duly obliged, but informed the wrong woman. … Continue Reading Safely Home