Bad Samaritan Blog

Thoughts and reflections on Jesus and the world.

Monthly Archives: April, 2013

Skivers vs Strivers

If you were on Twitter at all yesterday you might have seen the hashtag #povertyforum trending. It was an excellent initiative co-ordinated by BBC Radio York, The Press and other … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 · 2 Comments

Mud Pies and Mad Men

“If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world.” CS Lewis People always ask … Continue reading

April 23, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Unfinished Symphony

Parents always talk about phases. We all do it. We feel a need to assign each passing epoch of development with a fitting label. If you are/have been the parent … Continue reading

April 11, 2013 · 2 Comments

Wings like Eagles

Last weekend we managed to steal a few precious days away from work and travel up into the Yorkshire Dales for some much needed rest and relaxation with the family. … Continue reading

April 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Glorious Ruin

For Christmas I made my usual request for a couple of books from Laura. They were Glorious Ruin and Jesus + Nothing = Everything, both written by Tullian Tchividjian. Unfortunately, due … Continue reading

April 2, 2013 · Leave a comment