Pastor's Thought

This past week saw the occurrence of two major events, the majesty her Queen turning to the ripe age of 90 in addition to the burial of Muhammed Ali which was a service comprising of many various religious leaders. Both the Queen and Muhammed Ali have been in the public eye since they were young and have persistently been recognised …

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mohammed Ali, aka ‘The Greatest’, sadly passed away on Saturday, 4 June 2016, aged 74, following experiencing respiratory illness at a hospital in Phoenix Arizona, America. He had been admitted on Thursday, 2 June 2016, with his illness, which had been complicated by Parkinson’s disease. He was born Cassius Marcellus Clay. He was catapulted to fame, …

As the finalist wait, with baited breath for the results of Britain’s Got Talent. Yesterday, on our television screens, we saw contestants enthusiastically giving the performance of their life, with family and friends cheering on. We saw contestants eager to impress the judges and viewers with their wonderful acts. We also saw them trying earnestly to ‘whoo’ the audiences with …

On a Sunday afternoon, one thing most families looking forward to enjoying is time spent with family eating a meal. Sometimes this may be a Sunday roast dinner and/or rice and peas and chicken. Whatever your desire, it is great to be able to enjoy such a thing, often in the Western world, taken for granted by some. I mean, …

Last year the Queen rolled out the red carpet to warmly receive the Chinese delegation on their state visit to the UK. Although the reports at the time suggested things went smoothly, this was contradicted by the Queen’s comments, which were overheard this week, as Her Majesty agreed with the commander suggesting the visit was “quite a testing time”. The …

This week history was made when Leicester City Football Club were crowned the champions of the Premier Football league for the first time in their 137 years history.  Their success astounded the sporting world of football and resonated across the world, grabbing the attention of countries as far as Australia and America resulting in accolades from fellow sports personalities, through …

This week we watched as dignitaries, Heads of States, Prime Ministers, Presidents and the common people helped Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her 90th birthday. Truly a memorable occasion and a significant milestone for Her Majesty as she also is now the longest serving Royal in history. It is interesting as we recollect the Queens 21st birthday speech in which she …

On Tuesday 12 April 2016, former reality TV star David Gest was found dead in the Four Season’s Hotel, London, just months before embarking on a tour uncannily named ‘David Gest is Not Dead’. The aptly named tour was named following his presence in the Big Brother House earlier this year when another celebrity contestant in the BB House mistook …

The Daily Telegraph, having gathered information, concerning the genealogy of the Bishop of the Church of England Justin Welby, brought to the forefront of the media the accusation that Welby’s father was not his legitimate biological father. After a DNA test was carried out using hair follicles of Anthony Montague Browne from his hairbrush, it was discovered that the father …

You may have heard it said before now, that ‘laughter is the best medicine’. It is the ease of access, freedom, having no affiliation to age, gender or economic status, that makes laughter good for all. It has even been proven to be good for combating certain ills such as stress. This week, we were saddened at the death of …

Easter Sunday is the biggest celebratory event in the Christian calendar, as Jesus accomplished what no other leader, religious or non-religious leader has ever accomplished. After being abandoned by His disciples, facing various trials with Annas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin, Pilate, Herod and then back to Pilate – six trials, the number of man. Jesus was falsely accused of inciting people …

Palm Sunday is a Sunday that falls before Easter commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem in the Canonical Gospels. The triumphant entry of Jesus saw Him asking His disciples to untie a donkey as He, their Lord and Master Jesus Christ had need of it. Although Jesus was fully aware of what He would face and experience in the week …