Multiple Choice

Another of Barbara’s fridge magnets says, “The Ten Commandments are not multiple choice!” How true…

The theme of the sermon this morning was that we should dismantle walls and barriers; to bring about change with a turnaround in our thoughts and actions and make to day a day of understanding.

How many of us are struggling to understand what is going on in our civilised society, when we read about the tragic death of young Rhys Jones?

For seven years, I was an external facilitator for the constabulary and one of my main tasks was to address the perception of crime. The Government may well wish to reassure us through whatever statistical sophistry now available, that the chances of becoming a victim have somehow lessened; however in my experience the public are not convinced.

The double tragedy is that fear eats away at our soul - and it puts double locks on our hearts. We need to learn to trust again and be liberated from worry distrust and fear. And take action...

Perhaps a positive outcome from the ghastly death in Liverpool is that we all elect to make contribution, regardless of how small and look up from the pavement and speak out - and back others who do. Our parents and grandparents have done far more dangerous things than tell sulking youths not to kick over dustbins or drop litter.

On a more practical note, could we be involved in projects to help and support families– such as my good friend Jane, who works with the Home Start programme…(Google Home Start or Sure Start for more information)

Let’s all look to see how we can dismantle walls and start a turnaround in our own communities today…