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Tag Archives: Men Aloud
Christian Vision for Men – Men and Motives #2 Addiction
Here’s part two of my notes from the CVM day “Men and Motives”. This session was on addiction. Why do we get addicted? We were made for heaven and perfection. Earth is not heaven. There is pain and suffering for … Continue reading
Posted in Conference notes
Tagged Andy Drake, Christian Vision for Men, CVM, Diocese of Lichfield, Men Aloud, Men and Motives, Pornography
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From the vicarage February 2010
The 20th of February marks the 1st anniversary of the arrival of the Robbie family in West Bromwich. Looking back over the year there have been lots of good moments as we’ve achieved many things together for God in a … Continue reading
Self esteem and marriage failure
At our men’s breakfast on Saturday, we discussed an article by India Knight on the break up of Madonna and Guy Ritchie. According to Knight, the 7-year marriage followed a typical path: Two successful, fulfilled people with lots of self-esteem … Continue reading
Posted in Transforming lives
Tagged divorce, Guy Ritchie, India Knight, love, Madonna, marriage, Men Aloud, Men's breakfast, Pride, Self esteem, Value
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Men Aloud
We’re getting set up for Men Aloud, Saturday mornings in the church hall at Holy Trinity West Bromwich (9:30-11:30am). For any men who want a cooked breakfast, pub style games, a bit of graft in the church grounds and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Trinity, Men Aloud, Men's breakfast, West Bromwich
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Transforming Grace 