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Here in England, the BBC is responsible for various radio stations and most people have their favourites. Mine is BBC Radio 4. Essentially, it is a non-music station and like all other BBC radio stations, it contains no annoying commercial advertising. Radio 4 provides an excellent independent and in-depth news service as well as entertainment programmes. Just about every weekday morning, I wake to the "Today" show which covers the main news items of the day - both national and international. There are also interviews with key politicians, experts in particular fields and public bystanders. Entertainment consists of original dramas, informative documentaries, a continuing soap opera called "The  Archers" and comedy shows - some of which are genuinely funny. One of these is "Just A Minute" in which guests are asked to speak on given subjects without hesitation, deviation or  repetition. It has been on air since 1967 bringing light relief to thousands o...

 Listening to a sermon today that hit me right in the heart. I’ve always wondered if the regret of the past would haunt me, but after this sermon, I’m finally at a place where I can see the past for what it was. God knew when He made me that I would always bloom late. Later than even I thought possible. It’s taken to my early forties to fully understand that surrender isn’t bad. Blooming late isn’t bad. Acceptance that comes later isn’t bad, as long as it comes.  Trust me when I say God knows what I want. I’m not shy about voicing it. The fact is God knows what I need. I have to trust that He knows what I don’t. I don’t like waiting, but it is my season. It’s one of the most painful seasons, but one of the most productive. I can no longer do what I’ve done, and expect different results. Starting fresh is scary, but almost refreshing. I’ve been unburdened. This is the best gift.  I will succeed. I will fail. I will understand that the journey is reward alone. Equip me Lo...