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  • Never Stop Learning [2]
    ‘‘Wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.’’Proverbs 8:11 NLTTo keep learning and growing, you must recognise these: Successful people view learning differently than unsuccessful people. Joshua learned from Moses. Timothy learned from Paul. Who have you chosen to learn from? Author Sydney J. Harris wrote: ‘A winner knows… Read more: Never Stop Learning [2]
  • Never Stop Learning [1]
    ‘‘Wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness.’’Ecclesiastes 2:13 NKJVThe most important skill you can acquire is learning to learn. Gifted people can sometimes act like they know it all, which makes it hard for them to keep growing. Teachability isn’t so much about competence and mental capacity as it is about attitude; it’s an innate… Read more: Never Stop Learning [1]
  • UK Health Agency Calls for Nationwide Action to Combat Measles Spread
    A “national call to action” is needed across the country to ensure children are vaccinated against potentially deadly measles, the head of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Professor Dame Jenny Harries, chief executive of the UKHSA, warned that measles is spreading among unvaccinated communities, and urged parents to check whether their children… Read more: UK Health Agency Calls for Nationwide Action to Combat Measles Spread
  • First Sunday in the New Year
    After ‘Happy Christmas’, ‘Happy New Year’ is what could be described as the “Greeting of The Season”.How do we express that greeting? I suspect that we all send Christmas Cards and some send New Years cards too. The Royal Mail estimates that it delivers around 150 million cards during the Christmas period. It is also… Read more: First Sunday in the New Year
  • Happy New Year!
    In the Gregorian calendar, New Year’s Day is the first day of the calendar year, 1 January. Most solar calendars (like the Gregorian and Julian) begin the year regularly at or near the northern winter solstice, while cultures and religions that observe a lunisolar or lunar calendar celebrate their Lunar New Year at less fixed… Read more: Happy New Year!
  • What is the true meaning of Christmas?
    Every year, around the world, people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day, 25 December. It’s a day – and season – filled with Christmas carols, tree decorating, gift-giving and parties. And, among all the celebrations, you may be wondering: what is the real meaning of Christmas? why do we have these Christmas… Read more: What is the true meaning of Christmas?
  • Bags for the Homeless
    Again this year TBC is putting together some bags of toiletries for Noah Enterprises who will distribute them to the homeless that they help.
  • Why flu vaccination is important
    Flu vaccination is important because, while flu is unpleasant for most people, it can be dangerous and even life threatening for some people, particularly those with certain health conditions. The best time to have your flu vaccine is in the autumn or early winter before flu starts spreading. But you can get your vaccine later.
  • Don’t be self-righteous
    Jesus told this parable: ‘Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: “I thank you, God, that I am not like other people – cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector!… Read more: Don’t be self-righteous
  • I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you.
    Jesus actually prayed that you would have joy: ‘Now I am coming to You; I say these things while I am still in the world, so that My joy may be made full and complete and perfect in them [that they may experience My delight fulfilled in them, that My enjoyment may be perfected in their own souls, that they may have My gladness within them, filling their hearts]’
  • ‘Let’s celebrate and be glad today.’ (Psalm 118:24 CEV)
    Each day is a gift from God. Next to your salvation, today is the most valuable gift you will ever receive. When you receive a gift, what do you do? Thank the giver, unwrap it, and enjoy it. Getting the idea? One Bible teacher writes: ‘I make an effort to focus on and enjoy every… Read more: ‘Let’s celebrate and be glad today.’ (Psalm 118:24 CEV)
  • The drop in temperature can cause our home’s pipes to freeze or burst.
    To help take the worry away and prevent needing to call out an emergency plumber, here is some simple guidance on how to protect your home this winter and reduce the amount of heat that’s lost – saving energy and money. Winter wise winsCover any external pipes – covering or ‘lagging’ your external pipework with… Read more: The drop in temperature can cause our home’s pipes to freeze or burst.