Address given on Easter Sunday 5th April 2026, by John McSweeney at Withyditch Chapel, Somerset Summary The address emphasises the significance of the Lord Jesus' use of "I" and "me" in the gospels, highlighting His divine authority and reliability. It underscores His humanity, having experienced human emotions and hardships, and His unique ability to fulfil His promises. The conversation also...
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The Current situation in Israel through the eyes of a Christian worker
Summary of talk From my men's Frome group With Richard, an RAF Engineer turned preacher A View from the Middle East: Listening Before Speaking I was asked to speak about the Middle East, though I should begin with a note of caution. I am neither an academic nor a trained political analyst. I am, by background, a mechanical engineer who spent thirty years in the Royal Navy and later found himself...
The diversion of my libido
No, it's not quite what you're thinking. In psychology the term became widely known through Sigmund Freud, who used it more broadly. For Freud, libido was not only sexual desire but a basic life energy that drives human behaviour, creativity and relationships. I obviously have a desire to write; otherwise, you would not have seen the best part of 2 million words on this website. A new chapter of...
Some reflections on behaviour at job interviews
While visiting Chard, I attended Community Showcase Day, where I spoke with a man who had spent many years in business and who had considerable experience interviewing people. He was also involved in a choral group. Our conversation moved across several topics. At one point I mentioned a phrase I had once heard: the whole body is a resonant instrument. We briefly discussed how posture affects...
In these crazy times….
Are we at the start of World War 3? -this may bring some sort of sanity Subject: I found this on the internet. The real weapon we’ve always had. Transmutation. Not fighting darkness with more darkness. Not waiting for a saviour. Not even “defeating” anything. Just transmuting, turning every low-frequency hit back into light. Here’s how it works in practice, step by step, from the heart throne:...
My last Freedom Breakfast at Wetherspoons?
For some reason I set out to have breakfast at Wetherspoons — and for equally good reasons, I did not. Over the past few days I have been watching some thoughtful YouTube videos about the gradual degradation of our food supply — how once-respected brands are absorbed by larger corporations, only to have their ingredients diluted, reformulated and padded out with artificial additions, all while...
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