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It was ten years ago this week that I spent time in Ethiopia, as part of my work for the charity Save the Children. Ethiopia is an amazing country, with amazing people. It’s a stunningly beautiful land. Human universe A favourite author and TV presenter of mine is Professor Brian Cox – I think just … Continue reading The city of love →

If you were asked the question ‘what is the most valuable commodity in the world?’ – what would be your answer? My answer to that question is simple. The truth. The solid rock I believe the truth is the only firm foundation on which anything good in life is built. A few examples… Any healthy … Continue reading Nothing else matters →

This is a picture of Leo Messi – the greatest footballer to ever live – at the start of his career with FC Barcelona. Lionel Messi is on another footballing planet to every other person who’s ever lived. Thierry Henry no-less, said this: “Sometimes I ask myself if Messi is human”. This video gives a … Continue reading Football is Life, part III: what Leo Messi can teach us about Jesus (expect the unexpected) →

‘He drops for world cup glory…!’ People have sometimes only half-joked that my life is marked in relation to sporting events. It’s sometimes a cause of frustration to them. It’s sometimes been a cause of pride in me. ————- The 2003 Rugby World Cup Final – 22nd November – Australia 17 – England 20 I … Continue reading He drops for World Cup glory →