Today I decided it was time to tackle my ever-increasing Sky bill. I had discovered that I was paying £44 a month for broadband, which seemed decidedly uncompetitive. After negotiating my way through Sky's Virtual Assistant, I was eventually connected to Maria. Maria: I understand you're experiencing a Broadband Issue regarding the duration of your broadband contract. Me: It is NOT an issue with...
Every human being carries two winds within them at all times: the wind of life and the wind of error. The wind of error isn't simply another name for sin; it's described as a parasite, calculated and intentional, with clear points of entry. It enters through greed. It enters through the eyes when they linger where they shouldn't. It enters through the mouth when it tells lies. And once it takes...
The simplest way to understand the difference is this: Mainstream Christianity says salvation comes through Jesus Christ. Gnosticism tends to say liberation comes through awakening to hidden or inner spiritual knowledge — gnosis. But “Gnosticism” wasn't one single religion. It is a modern umbrella term for several movements in the first few centuries after Jesus, and they differed considerably....
I have to mention Matt Goodwin's excellent contribution (sign up for his substack) which sums up the whole wretched situation as far as the UK is concerned. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏...
After writing yesterday's piece about conversation, little did I know what was to follow. This was an unusual day in that on two occasions people made contact with me to have a discussion. I normally like to feel the conversation moved me forward and I learn something new or at least have my perspectives changed. These two conversations did not disappoint. A phone conversation with my friend...
I had a long TEAMS conversation today with a friend whom I have known for the best part of forty years. There was no agenda and no particular reason for the call. We simply started talking. It reminded me how valuable spontaneous conversation can be. Many years ago, before instant communication became part of everyday life, if you wanted to communicate with somebody at a distance you wrote a...
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