At times it seems that we all need to keep our eyes firmly on the future.

Moving from one country to another, permanently, is a big deal. But we count ourselves fortunate to be able to make this move.

We can all choose to take responsibility for putting things to rights.

There are not many peoples on the earth who have suffered more and longer than the Jews and the Palestinians. There is probably no situation on the earth where a solution - a new relationship and new arrangement between historic enemies - could bring more hope to a world badly in need of it.

When I told an Indian friend that I was about to visit the Holy Land he thought I was coming to India! And why not?!

I am frequently surprised (though I am equally surprised that my human nature should still surprise me!) by how quick I am to judge and to assume I know best.

Today is our 30th wedding anniversary so perhaps in this blog I can be forgiven for being a little sentimental?

Last Thursday Elisabeth and I drove from Oxford to Paris. It was the day when weather conditions were worst in the south of England. Our only thought was: take the first step and trust that the following ones will become clear.

Having been part of the team hosting Prince Hassan of Jordan when he visited Caux in 2009, I am always interested to read what he has to say. His latest statement particular caught my eye.

Living as I do in a culture where marriage is less and less common, I was stirred to see my son and his fiancée making a life-long commitment to one another.