This was a film that I did not want to go and see. I knew it was long, violent and difficult. But I had to. I have read so much about it and such contrasting and extreme reviews that I went (alone) to watch it this afternoon. Its…. Brilliant – It lasts over two and … More The Silence – A Review
Last weeks Ten ‘Prophecies’ for Society/Culture in 2017 have already had a partial fulfilment. Israel, Trump and the SNP ruling out a second Indy Ref in 2017. But how will the Church of Jesus Christ fare in this coming year? Only the Lord knows. However I like to think ahead and watch trends. So here goes 1) … More Ten Prophecies re the Church in 2017
Sitting in the BA lounge in Singapore, for a brief stopover before heading to Sydney, I can’t help thinking and praying for the country we have just left behind. Today is a momentous day for the UK, which will shape our future for generations to come. If we ‘Remain’ as I am pretty sure we … More Independence Day – Take 2
“Upcoming special event; Good Friday and very Happy Easter especially to my beloved Christian nation X Bismallan…..lets follow the Real Footstep of Beloved Holy JESUS CHRIST (PBUH) And Get The Real Success In Both Worlds xxxx” It was an interesting tweet. And it probably cost Asad Shah his life. The Glasgow shopkeeper was murdered last Thursday … More Why Muslims are Welcome in Christian Scotland
Welcome to this weeks Quantum of Solas 45 in which we discuss Xi Jinping | British Values | David Cameron’s ‘If you are teaching intolerance. we will shut you down’ | Gender Identity politics | Wealth fatigue | Virtue Signalling | Solas Connect & SolasMagazine.com website | Os Guinness: Fool’s Talk. Enjoy, subscribe and pass on….
This is an amazing story…the ongoing suffering in Syria and the earthquake in Nepal sometimes cause us to wonder how this can happen in the world? This video makes some people praise the human spirit. For me it makes me despair at the thousands of such children who are killed by mans inhumanity to man. … More The Rescued Syrian Child, the Earthquake in Nepal and God’s Good News in it all
We boarded the plane from KL with a real sense of anticipation – not only were we going to see our beloved daughters, but for the first time we were headed for a country that I have longed to visit for many years – Australia. Having reflected on Malaysia I thought I would offer some … More Australian Days 1 – Sydney – The 8th Wonder of the World
Sunday 4th and Monday 5th January More Drama Just as our arrival was done in dramatic style (collapsing at the airport, passport out of date) so our departure had its own hint of drama. Our passports were locked in the room safe and we could not get it open. Neither could the cleaner, who somewhat … More Malaysian Days 4 – The Farewell
Sunday 4th January Before I go on to say something about the Church let me mention one other food item. Something called durian which is a local fruit that has, to say the least a ‘pungent’ smile and an even worse taste – but it is considered a delicacy and when in season there are … More Malaysian Days 3 – The Church
Saturday 3rd January 2015 – The Wedding The day began of course with food, continued with food and ended with food. Rice with breakfast just doesn’t seem right but it worked. The Coffee was mince though! Picking up the Bride Every culture has things in common- food, music, children. And every culture does them all … More Malaysian Days 2 – The Wedding
