Phil's Saturday Breakfast

The Journey

Greetings
I don't know whether you give cards for birthdays or other occasions.  I do.  We keep a drawer full of cards for encouragement, empathy or a few words of friendship.  Recently I went along to the Christian Resources Exhibition and bumped into artist, Jenny Hawke.  I bought a bundle of cards.


As a wordsmith I've always admired musicians and artists.  I think though, that good cards aren't always easy to come by.  Usually, I like my cards blank inside.  The image should have 'associations' without being over prescriptive.  I would be interested to hear your ideas of what makes an ideal card.  Jenny can be reached at
www.creativegrace.biz.  


One More Week, One More Nation
This week has seen the birth of a brand new nation, South Sudan.  The World Council of Churches have an interesting piece.  Amidst the celebrations this fledgeling state faces as daunting task. Drought, famine and continued conflict grip the region.  Many Nubians feel betrayed by the process which led to S.Sundan independence and are pressing for an independent homeland.  

Weekly Blog Roundup

• Eric Carpenter definitely has a point over at 'A Pilgrim's Progress'.  He describes as 'Tragic', the position of pastors who would like to walk away from ministry but can't afford to do so.
• Well, you've probably heard of Amish, Mennonites or even 'plain' Quakers.  Did you know though, that there are 'plain Anglicans' too.  Magdalena Perks blogs over at 'Anglican Plain' .  There's some beautifully observed insights into crofting life here.  
• Bishop Alan has a fresh perspective on the News of the World/News International saga.  He wonders 'how far down the rot reaches'.  'How far up' is an interesting question too!  The Bishop is also rude about the Daily Mail.  Now, that's my kind of episcopacy.  
• Rob Haskell has a piece that any Brit should read for an insight into the up's and down's of life in the U.S.A.  He clicks the 'like' button on democracy and freedom of speech but gives xenophobia, sectarianism and arrogance the thumbs down.  A big radref 'like' for Rob.  

Have a great weekend.

Shalom, 

Phil