All too often we think life is about what we do or about what we own. We are often frantically busy and our thoughts can be fixed on how to survive the next day. At work, someone gave me a plaque which says ‘Oh, no! Not another crisis! My schedule is full!’ That can...

Proverbs often takes us back to basics, reminding us of our God roots, which may be forgotten in the busyness of life. Proverbs 19:23 reminds us that “the fear of the Lord leads to life. Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” We can know peace and calm even in...

I love castles. I suppose I enjoy the feeling of protection they give. They’re often situated on a hill (to give good views of attacking armies!) and have an air of impregnability and impenetrability which make them seem secure and safe. Castles were often draughty,...