Lex Rex (Law is King) – Magazine July 2015

This year marks the 800th anniversary year of the signing of the ‘Magna Carta.’ It was the barons who rebelled in May 1215 and an army was gathered to confront the King. They forced King John to grant the ‘Magna Carta’ (Great Charter). The charter of liberties placed the King under the law. It was...

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On rights…. and responsibilities – June 2015 Magazine Leader

Christ Church Magazine – June 2015 Which is more important: our human rights or our human responsibilities? It’s a tricky call, for if we press too hard for our rights then cave into selfish desires or simply do not care for others. Jesus’ example and teaching enable us to do both. Many are familiar with...

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EGGS-traordinary?  – Magazine Leader – April

The UK clearly loves Easter eggs. It was Fry’s Chocolate of Bristol that produced the first UK chocolate egg in 1873. Currently, about 90 million chocolate eggs are sold each year! Apparently children receive on average 8.8 Easter eggs each year. The use of Easter eggs has a long history, due to it being a...

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A bright future? – Magazine Leader, March, 2015

At the end of this month summertime begins. You may be relieved to leave behind the shorter days. As we look to the future we have the expectation of spring bulbs bursting into life, beckoning the long summer days. The emergence from darkness to experience the dawning of light illustrates the Christian hope. The future...

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