Category: Helping others
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Being accepted by society
The human population There are many people in the world with a wide range of different characteristics and points of view. It’s only natural, therefore, that they would have different skills and perceived needs. I referred to “perceived” needs for a reason. We don’t really need a lot in life and there are many things… Read more
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Homelessness in a cashless world
When I woke up one morning recently I found myself thinking about what life would be like for the homeless in a cash free society. A common sense approach to money Many governments around the world have policies that seek to reduce the extent of cash payments. It’s only natural that this would happen. Governments… Read more
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It’s not about me
Life’s journey At the start of our life we are a newborn helpless person. We are totally dependent on our parents for our well-being. Our mother provides nourishment and our father provides security. Both of them provide love and support. Exodus 20:12 – Honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long… Read more
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The power of detachment
Achieving true happiness When we have been doing something for many years it becomes familiar territory. It’s our reality, our way of life and feels comfortable. We may not recognise any need to change. So we do get attached to what is familiar behaviour. But none of us is perfect and we can all improve.… Read more
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Peace Prize for Trump
President Donald Trump has again been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Before discussing the merits of this I would like to comment on a previous nominee for that award. Irena Sendler Irena Sendler was born in 1910 and died in May 2008 (aged 98) in Warsaw, Poland. She was a Catholic social worker who… Read more
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Homelessness
Helping homeless people Immediately after my epiphany I had a very strong urge to help the homeless people in our society. Both my wife and I started helping with the provision of meals and groceries for homeless and disadvantaged people. This was something happening through our local church, which we joined at that time. As… Read more