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
The New Testament makes reference to Christ’s return not for the purpose of speculation but for motivation.
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The New Testament makes reference to Christ’s return not for the purpose of speculation but for motivation.
Some great news from today's #Budget
Almost 1/2 million households will benefit from higher support - this is good use to which our tax money is put.
Well done to @trusselluk.bsky.social & others who have campaigned for this.
#CreditWhereItIsDue
Almost 1/2 million households will benefit from higher support - this is good use to which our tax money is put.
Well done to @trusselluk.bsky.social & others who have campaigned for this.
#CreditWhereItIsDue
WE WON 💥 The two-child benefit limit is GONE! This will pull 470,000 children out of severe hardship by 2027.
This is a massive victory for families, campaigners, and every one of you that played your part urging the Chancellor to act.
This is a massive victory for families, campaigners, and every one of you that played your part urging the Chancellor to act.
November 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Some great news from today's #Budget
Almost 1/2 million households will benefit from higher support - this is good use to which our tax money is put.
Well done to @trusselluk.bsky.social & others who have campaigned for this.
#CreditWhereItIsDue
Almost 1/2 million households will benefit from higher support - this is good use to which our tax money is put.
Well done to @trusselluk.bsky.social & others who have campaigned for this.
#CreditWhereItIsDue
Exploring the command, ‘do not quench the Spirit’ - blog.biblenotes.org.uk/do-not-quenc...
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Exploring the command, ‘do not quench the Spirit’ - blog.biblenotes.org.uk/do-not-quenc...
The simple fact that McVities Digestives Caramel Millionaire Slices are so small obligated me to eat more than one!
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The simple fact that McVities Digestives Caramel Millionaire Slices are so small obligated me to eat more than one!
In light of far-too-many safeguarding scandals in UK Churches, a reminder that excellent support is provided through this organisation. (And, yes that includes my personal interaction with them.)
thirtyoneeight.org/about-us/who...
thirtyoneeight.org/about-us/who...
Who we are
thirtyoneeight.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In light of far-too-many safeguarding scandals in UK Churches, a reminder that excellent support is provided through this organisation. (And, yes that includes my personal interaction with them.)
thirtyoneeight.org/about-us/who...
thirtyoneeight.org/about-us/who...
The Greek word TETELESTAI, ‘it is finished’ was found printed on a prisoner’s cell when the debt had been paid in full.
Marva Ward
Marva Ward
November 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Greek word TETELESTAI, ‘it is finished’ was found printed on a prisoner’s cell when the debt had been paid in full.
Marva Ward
Marva Ward
Lessons from Paul’s letter to the Philippians 2/6
Partnership in the gospel implies collaboration and friendship, not superiority nor dependency.
Partnership in the gospel implies collaboration and friendship, not superiority nor dependency.
November 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Lessons from Paul’s letter to the Philippians 2/6
Partnership in the gospel implies collaboration and friendship, not superiority nor dependency.
Partnership in the gospel implies collaboration and friendship, not superiority nor dependency.
Lessons from Paul’s letter to the Philippians 1/6
Joy is not dependent on circumstances. Joy originates on knowing Christ and having confidence in unseen realities.
Joy is not dependent on circumstances. Joy originates on knowing Christ and having confidence in unseen realities.
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Lessons from Paul’s letter to the Philippians 1/6
Joy is not dependent on circumstances. Joy originates on knowing Christ and having confidence in unseen realities.
Joy is not dependent on circumstances. Joy originates on knowing Christ and having confidence in unseen realities.
We accept that western culture owes a lot to its Christian influence. However, let’s be careful not to assume that western culture IS Christian!
November 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We accept that western culture owes a lot to its Christian influence. However, let’s be careful not to assume that western culture IS Christian!
‘When we have learned that there must be temporal government on earth, and now we should use it in a Christian and salutary way, … For unbearable danger results if we give it too much scope, yet damage is also done if it is too narrowly constricted.’
(Martin Luther, On Temporal Authority)
(Martin Luther, On Temporal Authority)
November 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
‘When we have learned that there must be temporal government on earth, and now we should use it in a Christian and salutary way, … For unbearable danger results if we give it too much scope, yet damage is also done if it is too narrowly constricted.’
(Martin Luther, On Temporal Authority)
(Martin Luther, On Temporal Authority)
Today’s prayer:
…. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2.2)
…. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2.2)
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Today’s prayer:
…. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2.2)
…. for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. (1 Timothy 2.2)
‘It is not easy to combine loyalty to the past with sensitivity to the present. Yet that is our Christian calling: to live under the Word in the world.’
(John Stott)
(John Stott)
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
‘It is not easy to combine loyalty to the past with sensitivity to the present. Yet that is our Christian calling: to live under the Word in the world.’
(John Stott)
(John Stott)
34 years on from the sad death of #FreddieMercury a reminder of the outstanding #LiveAid1985 performance.
I had the privilege of seeing Freddie with Queen some years before.
Enjoy!!!!!
#SetTheVolumeToStun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYz...
I had the privilege of seeing Freddie with Queen some years before.
Enjoy!!!!!
#SetTheVolumeToStun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYz...
Queen - Live Aid 1985 _ (Concert Remastered)
YouTube video by Queen4K
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
34 years on from the sad death of #FreddieMercury a reminder of the outstanding #LiveAid1985 performance.
I had the privilege of seeing Freddie with Queen some years before.
Enjoy!!!!!
#SetTheVolumeToStun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYz...
I had the privilege of seeing Freddie with Queen some years before.
Enjoy!!!!!
#SetTheVolumeToStun
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDYz...
I often hear friends (and others) says ‘God told me.’ It makes me uneasy, but I’ve been unable to explain quite why. So this article is so helpful.
africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/lets...
africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/lets...
Let’s Be Slower to Say “God Told Me”
God told me. It sounds spiritually impressive, but it can make us proud, undiscerning, locked in bad decisions and dismissive of the Bible
africa.thegospelcoalition.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I often hear friends (and others) says ‘God told me.’ It makes me uneasy, but I’ve been unable to explain quite why. So this article is so helpful.
africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/lets...
africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/lets...
Abram finds himself surrounded by tyranny and temptation. He responds without tribalism not quietism. He is neither aggressive nor passive. Yet he maintains his testimony in this episode.
Genesis 14 - ESV - Bible Reading / Study Notes
Bible passage and explanatory commentary for Genesis chapter 14
www.biblenotes.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Abram finds himself surrounded by tyranny and temptation. He responds without tribalism not quietism. He is neither aggressive nor passive. Yet he maintains his testimony in this episode.
Why are we alive?
Opening chapter of Alan Frow’s new book. Add to your Wish List!
alanfrow.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-fi...
Opening chapter of Alan Frow’s new book. Add to your Wish List!
alanfrow.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-fi...
A FIRE BY NIGHT : becoming a people of God's presence.
A Fire by Night: becoming a people of God's presence Introduction “And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead...
alanfrow.blogspot.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Why are we alive?
Opening chapter of Alan Frow’s new book. Add to your Wish List!
alanfrow.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-fi...
Opening chapter of Alan Frow’s new book. Add to your Wish List!
alanfrow.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-fi...
Herod's question, 'Who is this?' opens the chapter where the incidents focus our minds on Jesus' identity.
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Luke/9/
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Luke/9/
Luke 9 - ESV - Bible Reading / Study Notes
Bible passage and explanatory commentary for Luke chapter 9
www.biblenotes.org.uk
November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Herod's question, 'Who is this?' opens the chapter where the incidents focus our minds on Jesus' identity.
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Luke/9/
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/Luke/9/
I met Philip, owner of Silver Websites recently. Interesting that he majors on website management, not just design & creation. This is useful as you do need your website to be well looked after and easily found.
Consider this a recommendation.
Consider this a recommendation.
About · Silver Websites · web design hosting SEO
The website team for you? We think so. Book Your Free Discovery meeting Philip King started Silver Websites in 2014 with a vision to make it as easy as possible for businesses and organisations to…
silverwebsites.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I met Philip, owner of Silver Websites recently. Interesting that he majors on website management, not just design & creation. This is useful as you do need your website to be well looked after and easily found.
Consider this a recommendation.
Consider this a recommendation.
‘Lament is expressing sorrow and grief over travesty, injustices, sicknesses, death, or other brokenness within a fallen world’
What is Lament? And how to help Others Lament
Sometimes lament is so odd that we want to bypass it in our own souls. When we help others in their own Lament, may we first be led by the Shepherd into his presence.
ca.thegospelcoalition.org
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
‘Lament is expressing sorrow and grief over travesty, injustices, sicknesses, death, or other brokenness within a fallen world’
I do not envy President Zelensky, having been put in such a difficult position by the US.
IMHO, we need NATO & US 'boots on the ground' to retake the land occupied illegally by Russia. Otherwise, the deal will reward the aggressor.
IMHO, we need NATO & US 'boots on the ground' to retake the land occupied illegally by Russia. Otherwise, the deal will reward the aggressor.
⚡️ 'One of the most difficult moments' — Zelensky addresses Ukraine amid controversial US peace plan.
"Ukraine may soon face an extremely difficult choice. Either the loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner," he said
"Ukraine may soon face an extremely difficult choice. Either the loss of dignity or the risk of losing a key partner," he said
'One of the most difficult moments' — Zelensky addresses Ukraine amid controversial US peace plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky was responding to growing concerns over a new peace proposal that reportedly reflects Russia's longstanding demands.
kyivindependent.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I do not envy President Zelensky, having been put in such a difficult position by the US.
IMHO, we need NATO & US 'boots on the ground' to retake the land occupied illegally by Russia. Otherwise, the deal will reward the aggressor.
IMHO, we need NATO & US 'boots on the ground' to retake the land occupied illegally by Russia. Otherwise, the deal will reward the aggressor.
‘Salvation is not to get us out of the world; but to get us into the world.’
November 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
‘Salvation is not to get us out of the world; but to get us into the world.’
The Hive Mind is a great tool for developing team in business.
(and, I am even in the photo!)
www.theworkbees.com/hivemind
(and, I am even in the photo!)
www.theworkbees.com/hivemind
HiveMind | The Work Bees
www.theworkbees.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Hive Mind is a great tool for developing team in business.
(and, I am even in the photo!)
www.theworkbees.com/hivemind
(and, I am even in the photo!)
www.theworkbees.com/hivemind
‘The Promise showed their wildest dreams
Had simply not been wild enough.’
Michael Card, The Promise
Had simply not been wild enough.’
Michael Card, The Promise
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
‘The Promise showed their wildest dreams
Had simply not been wild enough.’
Michael Card, The Promise
Had simply not been wild enough.’
Michael Card, The Promise
My copy of Rory Gallagher’s Irish Tour 1974 is spinning just now!
A huge talent, lost too young. A great influence on Brian May, no less.
Read some of the back-story here:@ nowspinning.co.uk/rory-gallagh...
A huge talent, lost too young. A great influence on Brian May, no less.
Read some of the back-story here:@ nowspinning.co.uk/rory-gallagh...
Rory GALLAGHER Irish Tour ’74 - CD / DVD Box Set Review
Rory GALLAGHER Irish Tour ’74 (40th Anniversary Edition) (7CD + DVD box) Sony an essential, a must have, and it should be repressed.
nowspinning.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
My copy of Rory Gallagher’s Irish Tour 1974 is spinning just now!
A huge talent, lost too young. A great influence on Brian May, no less.
Read some of the back-story here:@ nowspinning.co.uk/rory-gallagh...
A huge talent, lost too young. A great influence on Brian May, no less.
Read some of the back-story here:@ nowspinning.co.uk/rory-gallagh...
‘My heart longed for the minor-key tune of lament—a song for when you’re living between the poles of a hard life and trust in God’s sovereign care.’
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/strong-churches-lanuage-lament/
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/strong-churches-lanuage-lament/
Strong Churches Speak the Language of Lament
Is your church fluent in the language of lament? If not, you all are missing out.
www.thegospelcoalition.org
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
‘My heart longed for the minor-key tune of lament—a song for when you’re living between the poles of a hard life and trust in God’s sovereign care.’
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/strong-churches-lanuage-lament/
www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/strong-churches-lanuage-lament/