Pastor's Thought

On Tuesday morning, 7 March 2017, WikiLeaks released what it called Vault 7 which was an exceptional assortment of in-house CIA files. These files showed the attempt by the CIA to hack into mobile phones targeting Android and iOS to advanced PC-compromise. This included the research on hacking cars as a means of counterterrorism work. The report continues and states …

This week we celebrate International Women’s Day 8 March, as we recognise the contributions, the necessity and value of women globally. Women throughout history and, dare it even be said within the scriptures, have been mistreated, marginalised, ostracised and demonised unreservedly. Yet, in response to this, women have managed to maintain the status quo and demonstrated great strength in the …

The debate pertaining to the sanctity of marriage has returned to the Church of England General Synod. As this week, they voted over the decision to permit the act of same-sex marriages within the Church of England. This week the Synod decided to vote as to whether the Bishops Report on same-sex marriages should be noted; it was decided in …

One week into the Trump administration, true to his word, President Trump announced his intention of building a wall between America and Mexico at the expense of the Mexican government. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto vigorously denounced America’s intention and in response cancelled the scheduled meeting between himself and the US President, which is already an indicator of the pending …

Friday 20 January 2017 saw the inauguration of America’s 45th President Donald John Trump, a billionaire businessman. Trump has been controversial from the outset. Whilst he did not win the popular vote, he won the college vote unanimously, much to the joy of his supporters and the disappointment of his opponents. The phrase that Trump has coined, which is synonymous …

Eight years ago, President Obama was sworn into office. In his speech to supporters on the last night of voting in the primary campaign he said, “If we are willing to work for it, fight for it, and believe in it, then I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our …

This month marks the closing month of America’s first Black President Barack Obama, which brings to a close his eight year presidency over the world’s biggest democracy. In his closing, as is the norm, the First Lady is invited as is expected, to make her final speech, as the First Lady of the United States of America. A lawyer by …

With 2016 now finished, we emerge into 2017, reflective and unsure of the future; yet optimistic in our outlook to God. In Greek mythology the months of the year were named after various gods and January was named after the Greek god Janus that had one head but two faces; with one facing backwards at the past and the other …

Sports and sporting achievements is amongst the most important shared entertainments around the world. The physical and mental ability, skill and tenacity to conquer various sports often leaves many in awe and wonder; and for some onlookers, the winner is often referred to as their ‘hero’. Recently, Usain Bolt attended the release of his movie, I am Bolt, where he …

Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro, one of the world’s longest-serving and most iconic leaders, has died aged 90. The news was announced on state television by the former presidents brother Raul Castro. In 1959, Fidel Castro led a coup, toppling the then government and introduced a Communist revolution. His critics viewed him as a dictator and America’s worst nightmare. His …

This week saw an historic legal battle wherein a 14-year-old girl, who is terminally ill with cancer, won her case in the High Court to have her body cryogenically frozen at the point of death in the hope that one day she will be brought back to life. Cryogenics is a medical method of preserving the body of the deceased …

This week has been one of the most extraordinary weeks on the political front for some time. What started as the easiest of wins for American Politician Secretary of State Senator Hillary Clinton, Americans were shocked to learn that American entrepreneur and billionaire Donald Trump was to become President elect and the first President to never have held a political …