Recently I made an attempt to preach on 'responsible words in an age of instant messaging'... it was not entirely successful, though it did prompt quite a lot of response, which is maybe no bad thing.  For a more sophisticated, considered and measured approach, take a peek at this from Steve Holmes and look forward to what else he has to say on the topic.

... and red duffle coats, is now declared open!

Hard to believe that my precious red coat is entering its third winter, hopefully (viz 'filled with hope', not 'oh I hope it will') defying the dark and cold, literal and metaphorical.

Thank you God for the promise of another winter, and the indefatigable hope of Christ within it.