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.
Character and Conduct – 15 February – Duty
OUR duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 2 – Thursday after Ash Wednesday
Lent is given to us so that we may have the opportunity to love one another more deeply through the means of loving ourselves a little bit less.
Character and Conduct – 14 February – Pleasure in Work
EVERY joy is gain, and gain is gain, however small.
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 1 – Ash Wednesday
Fasting is not about giving up on stuff but instead is about giving up on the direction we face.
Character and Conduct – 13 February – Perseverance
The reason why men fail is, in five cases out of six, not through want of influence or brains, or opportunity, or good guidance, but because they are slack;
Suffolk Vicar 