Each week we hope to post a blog on a Monday or Tuesday. These blogs will hopefully stimulate thought, discussion and even debate around key topics that are affecting our society at this time of great change and challenge.
In the village by the Oasis a new chief had been chosen. It was Bennai’s uncle, and he shared the vicious and vindictive character of her grandfather. The village had been in uproar after the
Years later, when his grandchildren and great-grandchildren would ask him to tell them all about the ARK that still lay rotting on the nearby mountain, Noah would struggle to explain to minds so young how
Naamah was worried, it was well after the rising of the sun, but still there was no sign of Methuselah. She approached his tent with care as the old man was particular about his privacy.
The story is told of a colony of chimpanzees that were being observed 24/7 in the wild. All their routines and habits were identified, catalogued and examined. One day those observing the colony noticed a
Not for the first time in his long life, Noah gave thanks to God for the wisdom of his wife. He smiled ruefully as he remembered Naamah pleading with him not to cut down every
Noah and his sons were pacing out the dimensions of the ARK a few days later when they heard a commotion trundling towards them. It was Noah’s nephew Shamar, leading 7 teams of oxen, each
It was many months before Methuseleh returned with Shem and Japheth and their two young brides. The two girls were shy at first but quickly relaxed as Naamah and Bennai took them off to their
Noah stood facing the dawning light, his beloved Naamah still resting in their tent behind him. He shuddered at the thought of what might have happened, giving silent thanks to God for her safe delivery
Noah and his sons were frantic. They had spent hours searching the former forest, all of Naamah’s favourite pathways, but they found no trace of her. Even Methuselah was worried, he stood beside the fire
These words are attributed to the Christian author, C.S. Lewis in the book and film, ‘Shadowlands’. It is the telling of the story of Lewis’ marriage to, and love for Joy Gresham. What began as
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