Les Howard
@leshoward.bsky.social
Husband to 1; Dad to 2; Grandad to 5.
Occupant of modest house in Cambridgeshire, UK
Learning to be a follower of Jesus Christ in this messy & broken world.
author of http://blog.biblenotes.org.uk/
founder of www.vatadvice.org
Occupant of modest house in Cambridgeshire, UK
Learning to be a follower of Jesus Christ in this messy & broken world.
author of http://blog.biblenotes.org.uk/
founder of www.vatadvice.org
Someone said; “Jesus Christ would never have stormed a church in protest of the people who were running it!”
Time to share my article on Jesus’ cleansing of the temple: blog.biblenotes.org.uk/godly-emotio...
Time to share my article on Jesus’ cleansing of the temple: blog.biblenotes.org.uk/godly-emotio...
January 22, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Someone said; “Jesus Christ would never have stormed a church in protest of the people who were running it!”
Time to share my article on Jesus’ cleansing of the temple: blog.biblenotes.org.uk/godly-emotio...
Time to share my article on Jesus’ cleansing of the temple: blog.biblenotes.org.uk/godly-emotio...
I found the book Secular Creed by #RebeccaMcLaughlin very helpful in trying to navigate some of the most polarising issues of our day.
January 22, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I found the book Secular Creed by #RebeccaMcLaughlin very helpful in trying to navigate some of the most polarising issues of our day.
‘We all face many challenges, not only in the sphere of morality, .. but in a thousand different contexts. It won’t do simply to go into autopilot and hope to get through somehow.’
January 22, 2026 at 10:24 AM
‘We all face many challenges, not only in the sphere of morality, .. but in a thousand different contexts. It won’t do simply to go into autopilot and hope to get through somehow.’
Did you know that the Bible records the earliest form of taxation?
A brief history of taxation.
A brief history of taxation.
A Brief History of Taxation: From Joseph's Grain to VAT in the UK
Explore the fascinating evolution of taxation in this guest article by VAT specialist Les Howard, tracing its roots from ancient Egypt to the UK's VAT system.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Did you know that the Bible records the earliest form of taxation?
A brief history of taxation.
A brief history of taxation.
You’d think Nutbush City Limits was written for Beth Hart! A great cover.
Apologies to my neighbours who’ve had to listen! #SetTheVolumeToStun
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Apologies to my neighbours who’ve had to listen! #SetTheVolumeToStun
youtube.com/watch?v=b6VE...
Beth & Joe - Nutbush City Limits OFFICIAL Music Video
YouTube video by HartAndBonamassa
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January 20, 2026 at 5:14 PM
You’d think Nutbush City Limits was written for Beth Hart! A great cover.
Apologies to my neighbours who’ve had to listen! #SetTheVolumeToStun
youtube.com/watch?v=b6VE...
Apologies to my neighbours who’ve had to listen! #SetTheVolumeToStun
youtube.com/watch?v=b6VE...
God’s Word was always intended to be delivered in the language of the hearer. Great advances have been made over recent years, but there remains plenty of work to be completed:
www.relationalmission.org/news/2025/5/...
www.relationalmission.org/news/2025/5/...
The Bible For The Whole World — Relational Mission
For centuries, many Christians couldn't read the Bible in their own language. Today, that’s changing. Andy Warren-Rothlin’s shares why meaningful translations are crucial and how YOU can be a part of ...
www.relationalmission.org
January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
God’s Word was always intended to be delivered in the language of the hearer. Great advances have been made over recent years, but there remains plenty of work to be completed:
www.relationalmission.org/news/2025/5/...
www.relationalmission.org/news/2025/5/...
'The Bible tells us sufficient to satisfy faith, although not always enough to gratify curiosity. The New Testament was not written to satisfy the inquisitive but to glorify the One who is coming, and to stimulate faith in Him.’
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testamen...
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testamen...
January 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
'The Bible tells us sufficient to satisfy faith, although not always enough to gratify curiosity. The New Testament was not written to satisfy the inquisitive but to glorify the One who is coming, and to stimulate faith in Him.’
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testamen...
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testamen...
There is certainly wisdom in giving ourselves wholeheartedly to one issue, rather than trying to sort out the whole world – that responsibility belongs to the Lord of lords!
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/life-isnt-fa...
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/life-isnt-fa...
January 20, 2026 at 2:02 PM
There is certainly wisdom in giving ourselves wholeheartedly to one issue, rather than trying to sort out the whole world – that responsibility belongs to the Lord of lords!
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/life-isnt-fa...
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/life-isnt-fa...
Genesis 25 marks perhaps the first lament in scripture, as Rebekah struggles with her pain and God speaks to her. It is an important theme, which is sometimes neglected.
www.biblenotes.org.uk/old-testamen...
www.biblenotes.org.uk/old-testamen...
January 20, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Genesis 25 marks perhaps the first lament in scripture, as Rebekah struggles with her pain and God speaks to her. It is an important theme, which is sometimes neglected.
www.biblenotes.org.uk/old-testamen...
www.biblenotes.org.uk/old-testamen...
If you decide to let your child have a smartphone, then insist that this is pre-installed, to help protect your child.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:20 AM
If you decide to let your child have a smartphone, then insist that this is pre-installed, to help protect your child.
harmblock.com
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At the Bridge Church, St Ives, Cambs, we are soon to celebrate 25 years.
This is a reminder that the Christian witness here has exceeded 1,000 years.
This is a reminder that the Christian witness here has exceeded 1,000 years.
January 20, 2026 at 11:02 AM
At the Bridge Church, St Ives, Cambs, we are soon to celebrate 25 years.
This is a reminder that the Christian witness here has exceeded 1,000 years.
This is a reminder that the Christian witness here has exceeded 1,000 years.
William Cave’s Primitive Christianity was approved of by John Wesley.
The preface alone is a blessing, so the remaining (nearly) 300 pages are now on my reading list!
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The preface alone is a blessing, so the remaining (nearly) 300 pages are now on my reading list!
wesleyscholar.com/wp-content/u...
wesleyscholar.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:24 PM
William Cave’s Primitive Christianity was approved of by John Wesley.
The preface alone is a blessing, so the remaining (nearly) 300 pages are now on my reading list!
wesleyscholar.com/wp-content/u...
The preface alone is a blessing, so the remaining (nearly) 300 pages are now on my reading list!
wesleyscholar.com/wp-content/u...
A comment from the engaging drama ‘Humans;’
‘At every point in history where equality is granted to a minority group, we see that all of humanity benefits. We have so much to learn from each other. So much insight to gain.’ S3 Ep 6.
Sorry this has ended.
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‘At every point in history where equality is granted to a minority group, we see that all of humanity benefits. We have so much to learn from each other. So much insight to gain.’ S3 Ep 6.
Sorry this has ended.
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January 19, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A comment from the engaging drama ‘Humans;’
‘At every point in history where equality is granted to a minority group, we see that all of humanity benefits. We have so much to learn from each other. So much insight to gain.’ S3 Ep 6.
Sorry this has ended.
humans-on-amc.fandom.com/wiki/Humans
‘At every point in history where equality is granted to a minority group, we see that all of humanity benefits. We have so much to learn from each other. So much insight to gain.’ S3 Ep 6.
Sorry this has ended.
humans-on-amc.fandom.com/wiki/Humans
‘We protect ourselves from outsiders, but our security systems … are our prisons, cutting us off from community.’
January 19, 2026 at 1:29 PM
‘We protect ourselves from outsiders, but our security systems … are our prisons, cutting us off from community.’
‘Look into the faces of the people on the underground and see the toll the rat race takes on its victims.’
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM
‘Look into the faces of the people on the underground and see the toll the rat race takes on its victims.’
Living Out help Christians trying to navigate their sexuality in today’s highly-charged environment.
www.livingout.org
www.livingout.org
Christian and gay | Living Out
We help people, churches and society talk about faith and sexuality.
www.livingout.org
January 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Living Out help Christians trying to navigate their sexuality in today’s highly-charged environment.
www.livingout.org
www.livingout.org
I can control my 89 year old Mum’s Echo Dot from my iPhone, but she would not welcome this live album in her home!
Nevertheless #SetTheVolumeToStun
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Nevertheless #SetTheVolumeToStun
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On Your Feet Or On Your Knees - YouTube
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January 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I can control my 89 year old Mum’s Echo Dot from my iPhone, but she would not welcome this live album in her home!
Nevertheless #SetTheVolumeToStun
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Nevertheless #SetTheVolumeToStun
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
‘Christians who have died are still part of the family, still members of Christ’s people, and we still learn from them and celebrate their fellowship.’ (Me quoting Tom Wright)
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Ephesians/3/
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Ephesians/3/
January 17, 2026 at 3:45 PM
‘Christians who have died are still part of the family, still members of Christ’s people, and we still learn from them and celebrate their fellowship.’ (Me quoting Tom Wright)
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Ephesians/3/
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Ephesians/3/
‘We must make our observations with reference to the unseen world and to God’s eternal kingdom. Otherwise, we find ourselves in Solomon’s hopeless ‘time and chance’ conclusion.’ blog.biblenotes.org.uk/life-isnt-fa...
January 17, 2026 at 1:49 PM
‘We must make our observations with reference to the unseen world and to God’s eternal kingdom. Otherwise, we find ourselves in Solomon’s hopeless ‘time and chance’ conclusion.’ blog.biblenotes.org.uk/life-isnt-fa...
‘‘Jesus chose to work on the margins of society, with unimportant people, giving particular attention to the weak, the disturbed, the powerless.’’
January 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
‘‘Jesus chose to work on the margins of society, with unimportant people, giving particular attention to the weak, the disturbed, the powerless.’’
We all need allies; disabled people more so. And the Bible provides some great models for this:
Six Disability ‘Allies’ In The Bible, Which One Are You?
Disability ‘allies’ are people who are not necessarily disabled themselves, but who advocate for, journey with, campaign for, or in other ways support disabled people of any age. Allies (noun): A …
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January 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
We all need allies; disabled people more so. And the Bible provides some great models for this:
In a world of so much ugliness, praise God for beauty!
January 16, 2026 at 10:12 AM
In a world of so much ugliness, praise God for beauty!
The excellent @danneidle.bsky.social Neidle provides an excellent review of the Purity Ltd tax avoidance scheme.
Tax avoidance is far too common; do be careful not to get caught up. And, all too often, lower paid workers are innocently involved.
taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/01/16/r...
Tax avoidance is far too common; do be careful not to get caught up. And, all too often, lower paid workers are innocently involved.
taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/01/16/r...
January 16, 2026 at 10:08 AM
The excellent @danneidle.bsky.social Neidle provides an excellent review of the Purity Ltd tax avoidance scheme.
Tax avoidance is far too common; do be careful not to get caught up. And, all too often, lower paid workers are innocently involved.
taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/01/16/r...
Tax avoidance is far too common; do be careful not to get caught up. And, all too often, lower paid workers are innocently involved.
taxpolicy.org.uk/2026/01/16/r...
Now here's a nuanced question!
Is there a difference between bribery and a gift?
‘yes’
How do we make the distinction?
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/bribery-or-g...
Is there a difference between bribery and a gift?
‘yes’
How do we make the distinction?
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/bribery-or-g...
January 16, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Now here's a nuanced question!
Is there a difference between bribery and a gift?
‘yes’
How do we make the distinction?
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/bribery-or-g...
Is there a difference between bribery and a gift?
‘yes’
How do we make the distinction?
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/bribery-or-g...
Every Friday, we host a free ‘Drop In’ at the Bridge Church, St Ives, Cambs.
If you are in this area, you are most welcome to join us.
And, just now, it is much warmer inside than outside!
If you are in this area, you are most welcome to join us.
And, just now, it is much warmer inside than outside!
January 16, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Every Friday, we host a free ‘Drop In’ at the Bridge Church, St Ives, Cambs.
If you are in this area, you are most welcome to join us.
And, just now, it is much warmer inside than outside!
If you are in this area, you are most welcome to join us.
And, just now, it is much warmer inside than outside!