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Aug 6, 2022

ONE THING I ASK, PSALM 27

Which thing is the one thing? We have started a new series in Watford called, “One Thing” based on five people in the Scriptures: David; the blind man, Martha, the ruler and Paul. We began with David and Psalm 27. Verses 1–4 1. “The LORD is my light and my…

Psalms

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ONE THING I ASK, PSALM 27
ONE THING I ASK, PSALM 27
Psalms

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Sep 13, 2021

The Toast Trap and Dangerous Safe Places

We had a mouse. Several. Not pets, but uninvited guests. Nothing we did (traps, poison etc.) was effective. One morning I made toast for breakfast. Two slices of bread dropped into the toaster and on went the kettle for an accompanying cup of tea. A strange aroma brought me back…

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The Toast Trap and Dangerous Safe Places
The Toast Trap and Dangerous Safe Places

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Sep 6, 2021

Mini Eggs & a Two-Year Delay

The joy of delayed gratification in our relationship with God — The door bell rang one morning — nothing unusual in that. Postie handed over three bags held together with elastic bands — interesting. Opening them revealed seven packs of ink jet cartridges, and Cadbury mini eggs — intriguing. A question jostled for attention in the back of my mind. …

Delayed Gratification

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Mini Eggs & a Two-Year Delay
Mini Eggs & a Two-Year Delay
Delayed Gratification

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Aug 23, 2021

Dog Waste Bins & John the Baptist

I used to take photographs of dog waste bins. A strange hobby? Actually it’s a public service. Let me explain. I took my dog for walks in new places now and again. But when that happened I did not know where the dog mess bins were. Of course, there’s an…

Discipleship

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Dog Waste Bins & John the Baptist
Dog Waste Bins & John the Baptist
Discipleship

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Aug 16, 2021

“Sacred Secret Shed”. Spiritual benefits of solitude.

I had a hideaway when I was small. Actually… several. Places where the world was distant, I felt safe and had space to think and feel. The first I can remember was under a bridge. The second was a spot in some local woods. …

Solitude

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“Sacred Secret Shed”. Spiritual benefits of solitude.
“Sacred Secret Shed”. Spiritual benefits of solitude.
Solitude

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Aug 9, 2021

“Three-step evangelism” | Osterley Opportunity | Ephesians 5:15–16

Penny and I took a stroll round Osterley gardens one day. The reason for going was to make the most of the opportunity to use our National Trust membership to the full before it expired on theSunday. …

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“Three-step evangelism” | Osterley Opportunity | Ephesians 5:15–16
“Three-step evangelism” | Osterley Opportunity | Ephesians 5:15–16

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Aug 1, 2021

Buds and Ice | What to do when God sends something unseasonal into your life

Sometime life throws us the unexpected. Recently, strange weather events have been experienced all over the globe. Not so long ago I came across the scene in the photograph — buds encased in ice. It seemed symbolic of the random nature of life. I spent time with a friend who…

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Buds and Ice | What to do when God sends something unseasonal into your life
Buds and Ice | What to do when God sends something unseasonal into your life

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Jul 26, 2021

The Lost Glove

Why does it always seem to be one glove? Rarely do I see two lost gloves. A lost glove caught my eye on an early morning dog walk. The anonymous glove-rescuer had their wits about them. The glove was placed at eye-level and well secured amongst the tree branches. A…

Discipleship

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The Lost Glove
The Lost Glove
Discipleship

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Jul 18, 2021

Rewarded at Last

The BBC reported on the awarding of medals to those involved in the Arctic convoys of World War 2. They have been a long time coming. One of the recipients was Eddie Grenfell, 93 years old. Another of his compatriots said, “I am not a hero, I am a survivor…

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Rewarded at Last
Rewarded at Last

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Jul 12, 2021

“Owner’s Risk”

I remember the day well, though it was a long time ago in my teenage years. I was cutting it fine to process in with the church choir. Arriving at 10.59 am a decision had to be made. …

Security

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“Owner’s Risk”
“Owner’s Risk”
Security

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Malcolm Cox

Malcolm Cox

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Author, speaker, musician & Solutions Focussed coach: http://www.malcolmcox.org/ Minister to http://www.watfordchurcofchrist.org.

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