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”
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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”
1 Cor 13
The Gay Cake Debate
It’s almost two years since I’ve written anything at length around the subject of marriage. Back in June 2013 I was compelled to put something together by way of a response to the (at that time) proposed redefinition of marriage. Since then, March 29th 2014 has come and gone, with relatively little upset in orContinue reading “The Gay Cake Debate”
Stevie G
Occasionally we see players in England who are unlikely to ever be trumped…David Beckham, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes….
Watching from Weakness
The tension of this sanctified cocktail of spiritual strength and physical weakness is the potent blend of Kingdom identity we’re called to, and sent from, as we lead ourselves, and others, with a limp.
V800
If you’re looking to get healthier this year, or to compete in an event or just against yourself, Polar’s V800 sports computer is brilliant.
“Hold on Loosely”
Originally posted on The Ground Floor:
Two years ago, Judah and I were considering a possible move back to Pennsylvania. I never ever wanted to live here again but God was working something on my heart. I found this old draft I had written during that time. I thought it was an appropriate blog post…
Relax and Wait
I’m currently sat in an airport and have just gone through the normal procedure: bag check-in, security, departure lounge etc. I looked up for my gate time to be announced. I was ahead of schedule and the airport I’m in simply has put relax and wait next to my flight number. Relax and wait!
