Pastor's Thought

One hundred years ago today marks the end of World War One , which to this point had the highest level of casualties in the history of the world. Millions of people died as a result of the sophisticated enhancement of military warfare in pursuit of peace.  Humankind has always found it necessary to engage in warfare, for whatever reason. …

As we draw ever closer to Brexit, the uncertainty and concerns over a no deal seem an ever-greater possibility. As many feel that the public has been misled into voting leave, the reoccurring question is can we reverse the vote? In response to this, protesters seeking a referendum on the final Brexit deal have attended a rally which organisers say …

As summer comes to a close, with Britain enjoying its hottest summer since 1976, we now are ready for the next season. The beginning of autumn is a transitional period, where by tradition, we give thanks to God, for the rain whereby our crops are able to flourish. Our gratitude to God for the season is a reflective reminder of …

As Brexit draws ever closer, the need for the UK to arrive at a deal is within the country’s best interest. Nonetheless,  British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Friday that “Brexit talks with the European Union had hit an impasse”.   The challenges to May’s leadership and negotiation tactics have been on both sides of the fence and in all directions. It …

Reports of Bothan Shem Jean aged 26 years, who was an accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers was shot dead in his home, apartment. The Harding University graduate was confronted by an off-duty police officer, with four years experience Ms Amber Guyger, who entered his apartment on the Thursday after a 14-hour shift, which she had mistaken to be her own home. While …

It was reported this week that there is a rise in young girls self-harming at alarming rates.  This was not simply a matter of them having issues pertaining to what some may assume to be a matter of body image.  The report went on to ridicule society as it buries its heads in the sand, as claimed that “violence and abuse”  are “drivers of poor mental health among women and girls”.  …

It was reported this week in Southern California that Forrest Gordon Clark aged 51 had been arrested for starting the so-called Holy Fire. Mr Clark has had a 10-year dispute with his neighbours to which it was reported that he had emailed the local volunteer fire chief to threaten “this place will burn”. The fire quickly spread burning over 9,600 …

Often in the world of money, cash is king, has been a pun that has been used to demonstrate the importance of cash. However, in recent years, the use of electronic payment has increased significantly, to the point that now, electronic payment has eclipsed cash in the UK. It has been reported in the Guardian that notes and coins are …

Following the end of World War 2 Britain was devastated by the aftermath of the war and sought to redevelop the country in many ways and, one important area was the medical wellbeing of the people. From this saw the emergence of the National Health Service, fondly known as the NHS, which provided free health care to everyone at the …

French media reported a gathering of people outside an apartment block, where on the fourth floor a four-year-old child was dangling with bystanders looking in fear of trepidation. The child’s life hung in the balance of death or almost serious injury. With the neighbour frantically holding on to the child. At this stage a passing migrant, who had no legal …

This week after much negative publicity delivered against President Donald Trump, following years of captivity of three American citizens, Trump successfully negotiated their secure release. It was anticipated that their incarceration would be for years, if not decades to come, with no expectation of release. It was noted that Trump’s intervention and ability to negotiate their unexpected release marked a …

There are many things US President Donald Trump envisaged following his inauguration, from more jobs for the American people to a wall keeping the Mexicans out.  However, it is uncertain even President Trump would have seen this coming.  For almost 70 years the countries of Korea both North and South, have been on nonspeaking terms.  Yet, this week we saw …