Author Archives: firebrandnotes

Recapture the Wonder

I’m reading this jolly good book in my lunch-times at the moment – Recapture the Wonder by Ravi Zacharias. At the beginning, Ravi focuses on an ancient theory from Plato who believed that all philosophy began with wonder until it was replaced by knowledge – that there is a world of difference between belief andContinue reading “Recapture the Wonder”

The Father Never Lies

The world reminds you every day that “The camera never lies” But The Father reminds you every day that “The Father never lies” I’m reminded that there is a father of lies but assured that the Father doesn’t ever lie. I saw a man today crippled by the fear of what the camera said, byContinue reading “The Father Never Lies”

Soul Speak

I was watching Match of the Day last night (MOTD) which, for anyone reading this from outside the UK, is a staple part of most football-loving chap’s Saturday evening.  In the match between my beloved Liverpool FC and West Ham United, the referee had a mare: he wrongly sent off two players, one from eachContinue reading “Soul Speak”

Man On

Have you ever been lied to? Has someone ever tried to deliberately mislead you? Or have you ever bought something and afterwards have had that horrible feeling that you’ve been ripped off? Maybe at a car garage when your car needed an MOT/service? Or when you were getting a quote for work on the house?Continue reading “Man On”

Persevere

Mairi and I, along with our friend Sam, spent a glorious few days last week in Torbay filming on location for the Jesus Come project which is coming along nicely. We also had plenty of time for much-needed relaxation including finding my old childhood fishing spot off Berry Head where I have memories of catchingContinue reading “Persevere”

Exodus: Gods and Kings

A close and legenadary Film Director friend of mine once inspired me to think about the difference between movies and films: a movie is often for popping pop-corn, action, explosions, the BIG SCREEN; whereas a film can be all of those things but still be in a league of its own as an artistic creationContinue reading “Exodus: Gods and Kings”

Personal Bests

On top of our normal training, Mairi and I have been investing in a Personal Trainer for the last 4 weeks at Nuffield Health. The sessions with Rob are hard-core. Because I’ve worked in exercise and health for 15 years, including within clubs like Nuffield, I tended to put this off as an option becauseContinue reading “Personal Bests”