Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 7
‘Getting thin’ as anyone slimming coach will let you know, takes a lifestyle change and learning a different attitude to ourselves as much as more care about our diet.
Character and Conduct – 20 February – Work
NO man is born into the world, whose work
Is not born with him; there is always work,
And tools to work withal, for those who will;
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 6
I (we?) need to learn, unlike Pooh Bear, to be a little more nimble and better able to response to human need before selfish greed.
Character and Conduct – 19 February – An Ideal Level
NO man who, being a Christian, desires the kingdom of God, can justly neglect giving his energy to the bettering of the social, physical, and educational condition of the poor, the diseased, and the criminal classes.
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 5
…as the famous book and slogan goes, What Would Jesus Do if Pooh were to come and visit him?
Character and Conduct – 18 February – Power
Man’s powers of conquering temptation, of despising danger, of being true to principle, have never been even indicated, save in Christ.
Character and Conduct – 17 February – The Iron Chains of Duty
… ONE conviction I have gained from the experience of the last years – life is not jest and amusement; life is not even enjoyment… life is hard labour.
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 4
…we, with our friends in the 100 Aker Wood, are all bears of small brain and it takes time for the truth to sink into our sawdust filled heads.
Character and Conduct – 16 February – Duty
DON’T waste life in doubts and fears; spend yourself on the work before you
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood -Day 3
Like Christopher Robin and Pooh, we should learn to be slow to complain – “You didn’t exactly miss,” – and quick to apologise – “I’m so sorry,”. Having done this and ensured harmony in the Body of Christ, we can take aim again and have another go at the real problem instead of beating up each other.
Suffolk Vicar 