Did you see what is going on in China?
Coco thought he would offer two different perspectives on the day which we call Good Friday. Please grant him an indulgence for this first one. The second perspective has been inspired by events at the focus of the Sinospheric regions. He shall come to that shortly.
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Coco heard the other day about Bill and Ben, not the famous flower pot men, but a pair of mountaineering brothers, indeed twins, and their little sister. They were well known by all for their many adventures. They did everything together, and would only ever climb if they were both in the team.
Continue readingIf you don’t want the name, give the money back – isn’t it as easy as that?
Charities are minded to understand that if the source of the funds offered to them is questionable, they should refuse the offer.
Continue readingThe recent events, yes in France but also elsewhere, reminded Coco of something. Before he was crucified that the Lord, Jesus Christ, spoke to his disciples and having told them that he was leaving them he went on to say: I have told you this beforehand so that you are not discouraged. They will throw you out of their synagogues, yes, and the hour will come that everyone who kills you will think that by doing so he brings a service to God. And this they will do, because they know neither the Father nor me. But I have told you this, so that when the time comes you will remember that I told you. I did not tell you this at the beginning because I was with you [but now I am leaving you]. (ref 1)
Continue readingIt was the appearance of this in the local press that left me wondering whether statisticians have become disembodied heads.
It was the appearance of this in the local press that left me wondering whether statisticians have become disembodied heads.
Thinking about what Paul had said the other day…
I was thinking one day about what Paul had said in his letter to the Romans in the section we call chapter 12, which may be read at Bible Gateway:
Continue readingsaw that the rainbow had become quite popular…
I noticed a rainbow and remembered what the Lord had said to Noah (you can read about more it here or at Bible Gateway):
Continue readingA curious miscarriage
Not free to go
It was Monday morning, the weekend had been longer and more tedious than usual, and Norbert was preparing to leave for the office, when there was a knock at the door. Norbert was surprised to find Jeremy the local bobby outside.
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If you are a taxologist, or even if you are not
then this will appeal to your sense of injustice.
Do not forget to do your research first…..read the story below.
μὴ εἲπῃς (Do not say)
λυοκαν 5.39· ἑβραίους 13.08
μὴ εἲπῃς καὶ λέγει· ὁ παλαιὸς χρηστός ἐστιν,
δὲ ἀλλὰ ὁ Χριστὸς ὁ παλαιὸς ἐστιν
ἔκπαλαι ἐκθὲς καὶ σήμερον ὁ αὐτὸς εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας τῶν αἰώνων