nukelearfishing

nukelearfishing – the random and occasionally humorous musings of a Baptist Minister who is trying to be a free sample of Jesus and discover God in the ordinary.

(These musings don’t necessarily represent the views of the church I serve)

  • the hills are alive with…

    I have a confession. I really don’t like The Sound of Music. That’s the musical / film, not the sound of music in general. It all seems just a bit too sickly sweet for me. But there is one song that I like in the film: Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens  Bright copper kettles…

  • extra bonus post

    A friend of mine (thanks Nick) sent me this picture from England’s World Cup training camp. Caption is underneath. Any alternative suggestions? Fabio: “I said, ‘I need to discuss tactics with you Wayne,’ and he said, ‘I don`t really like mints boss’” OR Fabio: “Whatta you thinka of my brillianta idea: ifa we are alosing…

  • holidays are coming….

    As we approach August and holidays I am anticipating that these blog entries will become more intermittent than at present. You may be pleased at that thought – you will have less corny jokes to groan at and will be able to spend a little more time doing other things. Let me offer you one…

  • what my walls reveal about me

    Just a quick thought today. … Did you enjoy that? I have a number of different pictures and items on the walls around my study. I have a painting of Timisoara (Romania) that was given to me by all my friends in the EBF Youth and Children’s Committee when I left my role as Chair.…

  • >after three hundred yards, turn right

    > When I worked for the Baptist Union of Great Britain I used my Sat Nav frequently to help me find my way to churches and venues around the country. It was invaluable. Because I know that you can sometimes inadvertently drive faster than the speed limit,especially on unfamiliar roads,  (I do try to keep…

  • >for best results keep foot out of mouth

    >I am the part-time Baptist Chaplain at Essex University. I am still trying to work out exactly what that looks like in my working week and how I can best serve the University community. In an attempt at being supportive of the community, and because earlier this year I led prayers at a memorial tree-planting…

  • captain’s blog – supplemental

    In Star Trek (the TV series + spin offs) we are often treated to hearing the Captain’s Log – usually to set the scene for the episode that follows. They also use a clever device where they can jump ahead in the plot and help us catch up with the Captain’s Log – Supplemental. Consider…

  • i’ve started so i’ll finish

    What’s in a bottle that sings? A fizzy pop star! That’s where it all started, my friends. That is my first (and possibly worst*) joke. I made it up while at Primary School. *Okay, some of you may suggest that it is not my worst and that there have been plenty since then that are…

  • reflections of a proud parent

    Proud parent day yesterday. It was Speech Day at Thomas’s school and he was awarded the Year 11 Science and Religious Education prizes. It’s very tempting to go on about how brilliant this is, and I will if you ask me, but you can imagine that Sally and I sat there very proudly and applauded very…

  • >tickle your funny bone

    >This summer there are a lot of films that I want to see in the cinema: Shrek Forever AfterToy Story 3Cats and Dogs – The Revenge of Kitty GaloreThese are just three of the films (all available in 3D if your eyes can stand it). Have you noticed that they are all what might be…