Whilst musing on paradox, submission and how victory comes through defeat (all while swimming... it's amazing what thoughts you can have while counting off the lengths... 110 today, if anyone's interested...), the lyrics of a song I last listened to about seven years...

"But we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles..." (1 Cor 1:23)Our itching ears want to hearThe latest methodology.We long to discoverThe newest novelty, the most innovative technique. We clamour for metamorphosis,Craving...

July is obviously a popular month for birthdays in our church!