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For many people this is a quieter time of the year, schools are closed ...
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Our family have had a lot of big birthdays this past 12 months.
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I record just one thing in that day that has brought me joy.
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It made me wonder whether the Greenway itself provides something rather like structure.
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Every street corner has a different band, or singers, or dancers...
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I went to social media to discover whether I really was such a heretic- it confirmed I am
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Part of me was very glad to see a couple publicly celebrating their love...
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Dogs and dog walkers are great for human connection.
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The only Portuguese phrase I knew before visiting Porto was ‘Pastel de Nata’
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On the last day we decided to try a fairly ambitious mountain walk...
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A Samaritan was the example of a good neighbour.
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This summer I am facing an imminent new transition in my life.
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We’ve got a problem here that will take every single one of us saying no more...
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Did you ever hear that story about Jesus borrowing a boy’s lunch and feeding 5000 people?
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My favourite singer was Jim Reeves. And he still is.
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Police were shown to have spread false information blaming Liverpool fans...
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An image can convey ideas or emotions more effectively than a string of sentences.
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Facts are vital. They are the foundation stones.
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It’s incredible getting to hear about the impact someone’s life has made on others.
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Shops and restaurants use these codes to collect information about us.
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He was a very unusual Englishman – for he actually understood Ireland!
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...something tiny, when multiplied, can topple anyone.
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Words are rarely neutral. They carry baggage, particularly in this place I call home...
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The reality that time moves on should make us realise the importance of the here and now.
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I continue to struggle with day-to-day things I once took for granted.
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What is worth doing in the limited time we have?
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Your words have power and you can choose how to use that power.
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...those outside discover, in their own way, how to connect.
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We are never beyond the reach of God’s mercy and provision.
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Like the snake shedding its skin, we let go of what no longer fits.
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In the Islamic tradition, time is one of the most sacred trusts given to us.
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“Anyone who says, ‘I love God’ and hates his brother is a liar.”
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I find myself constantly switching on the GPS in the car to aid my navigation.
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I gathered books faster than I could read them.
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This wasn’t about feeding my body. It was about feeding my spirit.
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In the past few years I’ve come across images on social media I wish I’d never seen.
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Less well told are some of the stories about the day after that famous final.
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Some ingrained attitudes and long-held beliefs are difficult to shift...
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In the Islamic tradition, there is a beautiful concept called fitra.
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My expression of grief became a place where another grieving heart felt seen...
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The band had lost none of their shine, in fact some argued they were better than ever.
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Nobody should have to wonder whether they are safe in their own home...
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It opens doors in the mind that no physical boundary can contain.
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The reality of many children’s experience across the world is quite different.
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Nuri tries to nurture her, but knows with her condition that she won’t survive long.
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A new generation refused to let hatred tell them who they were.
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What stayed with me most was its hopeful theme of second chances.
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We know that carers take a great weight off society
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The Young Experts have approached the task with zest, commitment and enthusiasm
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He channels his anger into something magical...
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Stay calm. Float. Breathe. Trust that staying afloat gives rescuers time to reach you.
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One of the most striking museums I have ever visited is in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Young people who are disadvantaged are more likely to face adversity.
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"I'm going to die and it's my fault!" I thought.
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A smile and good manners more generally cost nothing and pay back so much.
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That freedom from resentment and anger has surely been part of his healing.
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It was a time when a single tulip bulb could be exchanged for the price of a house.
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He exhausted himself in his work and retired to a cave in depression and fear.
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It is an army of supporters, parents and volunteers who create and nourish success.
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“But Aunty Karen are you going to church dressed like that?”
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No matter how talented you are, the lack self-confidence is debilitating.
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Call it May Day or call it Bealtaine, there’s a quiet sense that something has changed...
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I do believe that somehow, light transforms darkness.
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I’ve run enough to know what to expect today: suffering.
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Premier League players have become more open about acknowledging their faith.
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Integrity among many public figures has notably declined in recent years...
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Feeding birds is no longer quite the simple kindness it once seemed.
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Do you ever find yourself repeating a wee phrase almost like a personal mantra?
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With collective action this tide can be turned.
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The front seats upstairs on any double decker bus are the best seats...
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The saying “Home is Where the Heart is” is one that resonates with me deeply.
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“The wildlife of today is not ours to dispose of as we please..."
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That Queen that I thought was ineffectual now seemed a prophet for our times...
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The only thing better than a sunset is a sunset by the sea.
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Our part and our time, in the vastness of the universe, is brief.
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“You’re one of them there do-gooders, are you?”
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Surely it’s impossible to measure the attention span of a goldfish?
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The idea is that the lift gently drags you up the mountain...
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Imagine how awful a world it would be if there was no art...
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This is human created horror of mind-boggling proportions.
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They were quite the picture in the factory yard but then iconic on that big screen.
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Easter Sunday has often started not with a blaze of colour, but with a dark grey sky.
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“There is a crack in everything – that’s how the light gets in.”
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The first time I saw flamingos with my own eyes was earlier this year.
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Whether we like it or not, we are living with noise around us all the time.
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That meekness is the point of Jesus' entire ministry.
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Real change often begins when we turn towards the things we’d rather avoid.
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I had to stop to admire a huge camellia bush absolutely smothered in large pink flowers.
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Obama replied personally to the letters each day.
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“I love it there, it’s my favourite place on Earth” I said
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I wanted to communicate a sense of safety and welcome to these women...
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A stone cold reminder of how many times I’d been interrupted that day.
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At the moment, the tone of public conversation feels brittle again.
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He invited us into that kingdom through the most vivid images and parables.
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Lennon’s religiously deranged assassin saw himself as exacting vengeance...
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It was clear to me then that the whole room were singing along...
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I am coming to embrace a spirituality of uncertainty.
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I have a superpower. I use it almost every day to save my family from peril.
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Lowry’s crudely drawn ‘little people’ are anything but little people.
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When did we last submit ourselves to a personal MOT?
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Our biscuits trace their roots deep into the painful truths of southern American history.
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These were people who understood that unity is not something you “solve.”
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I’m filled with a mixture of hope and horror, when I imagine the world they will live in.
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The melancholy of Good Friday followed by the mirth of Easter Sunday, feel a long way off
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Being too late is one of the most frustrating things in life.
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The DeLorean, it must be said, was a convincing time machine.
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I have to admit I rarely think about trust - Until my trust is betrayed.
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I said, almost without thinking, “My dad used to paint scenes just like these.”
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Compared to the Bible’s definition of “love”, we all get off light on Valentine’s Day.
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Mary Ann McCracken believed that all people are made in the image of God.
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There are moments when silence becomes its own kind of courage.
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Far from our differences driving a wedge between us, they have actually brought us closer
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January is a good month for some honest self-discovery
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"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less travelled by."
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Even in stressful situations – there is often room for laughter.
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It’s easy to forget that what we see online isn’t reality.
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There isn’t a specific name for the ‘science of leaving things behind’
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Once again, Jews no longer feel safe in the places they call home.
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"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."
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For celebrities, constant presence in the public mind is everything...
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Today’s the day for taking down the Christmas tree.
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I no longer had what’s known as the ‘Sunday Scaries’.
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I’m travelling to Tasmania to meet a cousin I never knew existed...
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This is January, the month named after the Janus figure looking in different directions.
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Tonight, people round the world will be celebrating the new year.
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We talk about time as though it was a physical commodity.
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He gifted the broken cello to the care home he loved.
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In their presence we tend to ‘coo’ and ‘awww’ and smile more.
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Each time we read it, I try to focus on something different in the story...
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Effectively it is a non-commercial, parody option to Christmas with all its trappings.
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The shortest day and the longest night have taken place, and we are on the turn.
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There is no fellow corncrake to answer its call...
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I admit to keeping my Christmas lights up in the hallway all year long.
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As time has gone on, our meetings on the street have become joyful affairs.
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Over the course of the meal, I had the privilege of hearing parts of their stories.
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Children say what they see. They lack social filters.
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My thought for today is for those who are grieving today and every day.
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It fills me with a sense of peace like no other.
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We need to draw on our endurance when unravelling strings of Christmas tree lights...
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The expectations of Christmas can feel overwhelming.
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How much of our Christmas story is myth and how much is true?
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Advent is an invitation into a time of preparation and waiting in hope.
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It is a reminder that without rest, work takes over.
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What may feel mundane, a chore, exposes a huge amount of privilege.
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There’s nothing like a starscape to take me out of my head and into the big, wide world.
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...there must be a place for a bit of knocking on wood and throwing salt about.
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...something beautiful was happening. They listened to one another.
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I spent a pleasant few hours harvesting courgettes...
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The children were removed and placed into emergency foster care.
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A careless moment during the afternoon teamaking run led to calamity.
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There are so many heroes to be found amongst those Millies from across our communities...
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Instead of doing exams, his workmanship was his proof of achievements.
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Exercise is associated with better health even if it doesn’t lead to weight loss...
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I decided that I ought to finish what I had started all those years ago...
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Chasing knowledge, pursuing the news, can feel like chasing the wind.
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Using language that is vivid will engage the listener.
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I thank God for those who were gathered to share happy memories of our own school days.
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It may feel as though peace is slipping further from our grasp.
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My fear is that AI is corroding our young people's ability to think independently...
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The childhood friends from those long-ago happy days fought together and died together.
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Increasingly trenches are being replaced by computer screens.
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Here were three competent women asserting their rights to live where they wanted to.
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We live in an age where there is a huge variety of names given to children.
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Does anyone ‘remember remember the 4th November?’
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I remember thinking “It’d be a bad job if I fell in there” – and then I fell in.
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She handed me her phone and told me to ring home.
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Generations will never have to endure the arm work-out that came with carving a turnip.
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A whole chain of events kicks in to form a clot.
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It has become the longest-running musical in the history of London’s theatreland.
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Strategy will always be beaten by the simple realties of being human.
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Like everything in life, social media has its pros and cons.
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They are right though when they say that pride comes before a fall.
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The United Nations officially came into existence 80 years ago today.
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There have been meetings between British monarchs and Popes before, but not for prayer.
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Books don’t just entertain us — they enlarge us.
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One luxury I give myself around my birthday, is turning off the alarm.
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I hadn’t realised that there was a chip basket involved.
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I am curious, nervous, maybe excited about being “on the cusp”.
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Memory is just one of the complex mechanisms in our brain that make us who we are.
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“All of humanity’s miseries stem from not being able to sit quietly in a room alone.”
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Can places of devastation ever truly become places of peace?
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I woke up and looked out the window to an incredible sight.
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Eddie proudly showed them his Sherrif’s badge while they treated him.
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Good things, colourful things, are waiting to be found.
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I’ve started to make a habit of looking up and out across whatever is in front of me...
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Did you know an octopus has one more heart than a Timelord from the Planet Gallifrey?
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Today, I am thankful for the farming community.
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Not just a plain “no” – more an “absolutely not in a million years, no".
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Grand is an interesting word when it comes to Northern Irish chat.
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I couldn’t work out why I felt so panicky when it was flying around inside the house.
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You didn’t need your TV drama for tension, emotion and surprises.
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Its speed and mystery show how vast the universe is, and how much of it remains unknown.
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That night, I could frame the hope of communities near and far making hopes real.
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Words can have lasting impact a long time after their sound has faded.
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For one Sunday we had an opportunity to celebrate our city.
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That is one of the pure joys of reading, wondering where on earth is this going?
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I am genuinely frightened by how polarised our world has become.
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How long does it take us to create the illusion of a perfect life?
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Someone had done something kind. Not huge. Just human.
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My wife had a dream, she was about to marry someone else...
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To comfort a soul that is weighed down with pain and sorrow.
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You are in a safe place. No judgement, no condemnation, only welcome
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To see retirement not as a time of stopping work but more of a chance to change track.
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Planting a tree is one of the most selfless acts a person can perform.
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There are so many bereaved families in this situation, they make all names available.
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When you’re in heaven I thought, expect to last forever.
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Since A. I. tools offer intsant answers, it is causing us to do less thinking.
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Teaching to them wasn’t just a job it was a vocation.
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Either God could heal him or he would go home to heaven
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The poem concerns itself with what is there and what is not.
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"Treat others the same way that you would want them to treat you."
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Lough Neagh, has at times, has become so choked with algae, it looks green from space.
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I remember laughing my leg off at what I thought was the funniest thing I had ever read.
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What a mundane activity this teeth brushing really is...
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If you ask him a question, he'll ask you two questions in return.
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For me, silence is where relationship with God begins.
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"I heard a noise from across the street. It was the sound of a child shrieking in delight." Jim shares a 'Thought' about experiencing joy in life and in the studio, Good Morning Ulster presenters Joel Taggart and Chris Buckler are overjoyed that Jim has brought in his young St. Bernard dog, George.
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That can happen in life, things can get quickly out of hand.
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Sewing a button back on is one of the numerous physical tasks that could land me in A&E.
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Several at a time they flew by, flapping for all they were worth...
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If we’re honest, entitlement touches all of us.
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This generation is discerning, emotionally intelligent, and spiritually restless.
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He always wanted to know what God was drawing us to.
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Our friend told us that they had never seen a pint of stout being poured.
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Whisperings of revival may come as a surprise to churchgoers.
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Leadership doesn’t start with perfection. It starts with humility.
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In parts of Zimbabwe, due to climate change, farmers are struggling with drought.
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He created spaces to eat, drink, dance and sing in caves and on mountain tops.
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The guitar in question was a copy of that one, but a good one.
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They examined paving stones, peered into cracks.
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Pilgrims wear traditional Breton clothing and carry embroidered banners.
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it's a wonderful thing to see human beings using the gifts God has given them.
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After years of planning and months of preparation Portrush is ready.
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Being idle, can help us to reduce stress and anxiety.
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I never called out the person, I called out the arguments with which I didn’t agree.
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This vast space that previously felt like a burden has fast become a haven.
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Lough Derg is an island retreat that has been a place of pilgrimage for over 1000 years.
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I now find myself living with a rescue cat named Pickle.
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Having looked at a work of art, we were going to write poetry.
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The men are not racing; there are no numbers on their vests.
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The associated events came with all the razzmatazz of flags and fireworks
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If we want to hold fast to our values we have to speak up for them and embrace change.
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Rejection and rebellion seems to be the lot of many leaders
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There is more to "the good life" than a healthy bank balance.
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Reading, regardless of genre, opens our worlds.
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When I landed a job in a family run stationary shop, I felt like I'd won the lottery.
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It’s become another way of cutting myself off from those closest to me.
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There’s a tendency to look at our school summer holidays through rose-tinted spectacles.
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He looked at me and said: ‘A map?’ ‘Why do you need a map?’
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Listening more carefully to young men is an urgent priority.
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My feet are more aesthetically pleasing than normal.
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All of us are part of a society that has been shaped by violence.
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It’s not just rugby which teaches the value of working together.
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Humiliated, I returned to the shore on my knees.
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Over time I developed a range of different identities
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I climbed into the front as the minibus filled up with locals and chickens.
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When I lived in Chicago, I longed for the darkness of the west of Ireland
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The Impartial Reporter newspaper in Enniskillen has just celebrated its 200th anniversary
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On reflection I don’t think I‘d get on too well in the world of politics.
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There are currently about 7,000 languages in the world...
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I’ve never forgotten the magic of that summer evening.
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I was finally at peace. The decision seemed obvious
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My idea of what is normal does not make it normal.
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Even The United Nations has a thing, an assembly.
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As I age, I treasure the gifts of health, family, friends, and memories with sublime gratitude
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He helped me find the energy to do something small.
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Which forgiven debtor would love the moneylender more?
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Silence in the face of harm to women isn’t strength, it’s weakness.
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“The doorbell rang at a time that I don’t like to open”
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The tiny earring popped from my ear lobe to the floor
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I was earning a good salary, but something was missing.
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We need days like today to remind us that our diversity is not a weakness, but a strength
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Several thoughts go through your head when you're about to be mother of the bride.
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"Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none.."
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VE Day marks our overcoming the tyranny of facism
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"I had for my whole life, been surrounded by people who love me."
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When the elephants fight, it’s the grass that suffers.
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United Nations Day of remembrance for Road Traffic victims
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Resisting treatment which is unfair and unreasonable
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“It only takes one significant person to believe in you, to change your life.”
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Jon Bon Jovi & Rev David Bruce - Bridge in Nashville.
Support is available via the BBC Actionline at https://bbc.co.uk/actionline
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Take time to appreciate and admire all of creation
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The suffering of Southport has attracted Opportunistic troublemakers.
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It was interesting to observe the other people who were waiting in an Airport.
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New broom sweeps clean but the old broom knows the corners.
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There's something special about the summer holidays.
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Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr Denis Mukwege shouldn't be alive.
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My daughter gave me a pack of Dad's jokes for my birthday.
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Have you ever seen a kingfisher down at the River Lagan?
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A reflection on awakening the consciousness of future generations to earths beauty
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One of the issues that is on my mind is the question to vote or not vote.
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Try living a life with ‘Frisbee Love’, not ‘Boomerang Love’
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By turning our anger into something constructive, we can implement change
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Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates
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A reflection on turning setbacks into successes
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A reflection on creatives, who look at the world and think: let’s do things differently
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A reflection on the importance of living with courage
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Step outside your life in order to reflect on your life
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A reflection on the openness and wisdom of young people
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The art of storytelling is a great way to keep an audience engaged
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The mysterious and miraculous process of growth
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If you cannot trust someone, it’s impossible to have a good relationship
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Let us try to do what we can, to ensure freedom for all corners of the globe
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Thinking of those who still carry the effects of the pandemic
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Engaging in difficult conversations, may be a sign of real progress
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Reflecting on the memories our forgotten phone contacts can evoke
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We can each learn something from every generation
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Beneath her bravery was her love for her sister
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Reflecting on the resilience of the people of Downpatrick
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Noticing something new in among the familiar things
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Walking among the stones of ancient Christian sites
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What version of yourself would you like to meet?
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Remembering when Nelson Mandela became president of South Africa
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Springsteen's use of religious imagery is unmistakable
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Challenge yourself to do something you haven't done in a long while
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Remembering Chernobyl and the people of Ukraine
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Passover is a time for displaying moral maturity
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What advice would you give your younger - or older - self?
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The ancients thought an eclipse meant abandonment
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What were Jesus' first words after his resurrection?
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If you are fighting a major illness... please know you are not alone
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Many people get cruel entertainment judging clothes, appearance and behaviour
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The earliest known pictorial representation of the crucifixion was not flattering
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Can the spirit of St Patrick bring us together?
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Ancient wisdom can be much smarter than many things
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Extending gratitude to our imperfect, marvellous bodies
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The month of remembering, and thoughts of legacy
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What sets us apart from artificial intelligence?
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Reflecting on the anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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Nastiness spreads like a wave, but so does kindness
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Seeing the Earth from the Moon changes your perspective
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Finding safety, security, reassurance and love in words
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Paul reflects, on the 25th anniversary of the Omagh bomb
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Is it really my faith that makes the difference?
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Reflecting on the life and music of Sinead O’Connor
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Listen to the barbecues, they know what they're talking about
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Reflecting on the lasting impact of the Kakhovka dam destruction
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There'll be a lot of white on our screens in the coming weeks
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Yoga techniques chime with the ethos of many religions
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There are no exceptions for people in small boats
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Much of western culture has been shaped by oak galls
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Newcomers deserve our acceptance, our support, and, above all, our love
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The splash of colour at the door brings pleasure day after day
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There's no such thing as a guilty music pleasure
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If you care about something, take time to get it right
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We can decide to race through life or take a more leisurely route
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A house is just a building, until people make it their home
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Pushing towards the light at the end of a dark tunnel
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People are easily prepared to accept and believe a lie
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Reflecting on the Good Friday Agreement, 25 Years On
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Catching yourself in the mirror can reveal things previously hidden
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Sometimes behaviours that seem harmless can lead to disastrous consequences
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A favourite book and an experiment with Artificial Intelligence
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Chris Reflects On The Invasion Of Ukraine, One Year On
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Reflecting On The Good Friday Agreement, 25 Years On
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Responding to human need, make your loo available!
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When adults chose better things it's the children who benefit
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Reflection on the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
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A Reflection on 'Ditch New Years Resolutions Day'
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Are We Clear In Our Own Minds, What Our Wishes Might Be?
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Do We Value What We Measure, Or Measure What We Value?
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Halloween developed from festivals for remembering the departed faithful
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Animals are able to provide unique emotional support
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Berlin is a feast for the senses, especially for urban regeneration
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Let The Perfect One Among You, Cast The First Stone
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‘As We Wait To Draw Down The Blinds For Columba..”
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‘Wealth Should Serve Humanity, Not The Other Way Round’
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Reflecting, On The Morning of The State Funeral For Queen Elizabeth II
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Reflection, Ahead Of Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
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Rev Dr Frank Sellar pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
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The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland pays tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
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Generous Christ-Likeness, Is Medicine To The Heart
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Mindfulness means paying attention to what is going on in the moment
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The Book of Proverbs is full of practical wisdom
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It was a classic example of attack the messenger, not the message.
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We are conditioned to believe we should have concrete goals
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‘So live today, enjoy yourself, it’s later than you think.’
