Tag: Love

HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY

HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY

Hey parents, are you bending over backwards to entertain your family this summer? Here's a little secret... When I was growing up in the UK, my Dad did his best to take his family out for a week’s “holiday” (vacation), every year. One holiday stands out in my memory as being the best family holiday … Continue reading HOW TO HAVE A GREAT FAMILY HOLIDAY

THE STRONGEST FOUR-LETTER WORD!

THE STRONGEST FOUR-LETTER WORD!

Isn't it just spine-tingling when you have a divinely inspired life-lesson delivered to your brain-box, by way of real life experiences? (300000 Vk "Untitled Hidden Track") I had a conversation the other day with someone at work who I’ve never previously spoken with much, and a pleasant conversation it was too. In the course of discussion this gentleman … Continue reading THE STRONGEST FOUR-LETTER WORD!

ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?

ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?

Two years ago I wrote a rather critical and sarcastic post about the Church, at a time when I felt particularly unloved and unappreciated in the churches I had attended over the previous few years. My attitude was actually defensive: I felt offended and disappointed. I was so concerned with how I felt that it didn't occur … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS UNLOVING?

ARE CHRISTIANS BIGOTED?

ARE CHRISTIANS BIGOTED?

  One of the accusations often thrown at Christians is that they're "bigoted". The Oxford Dictionary defines “bigoted” as being “unreasonably intolerant”. That’s an interesting definition, because most often those who use the word are expressing their intolerance. (BELLARIVA GLADIATORS: "Big Jam") I agree there’s no excuse for aggression or rudeness, but when someone tries … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS BIGOTED?

ROMANCE AND THE PAIN TO PLEASURE RATIO

ROMANCE AND THE PAIN TO PLEASURE RATIO

Alfred Lord Tennyson, in 1850, wrote: “‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all” (from “In Memoriam”). Adverb: "Sea Breath" If we’re speaking of family, children, fathers, siblings, mothers, spouses, friends, I’d say Tennyson's statement is without doubt true-an axiom perhaps. We all lose someone, but we would not … Continue reading ROMANCE AND THE PAIN TO PLEASURE RATIO