Friday, January 8, 2010 by Keith Berry-Davies.
“In the bleak mid-winter…snow had fallen, snow on snow”. Some of the words to a well known Christmas carol, but are rather appropriate to the UK at the moment. I live on a small hill and because it is a minor road the gritting lorries give us a wide berth, and as a result many cars cannot get up the road due to the ice on the road. I have been out and helped a few cars to get a grip and I must admit that I have come away with a nice warm glow, not just from the exertion but knowing that I have helped someone. We also have a number of elderly people who are our neighbours and we have been shopping for them or even clearing their paths of snow, and once again it is a great feeling.
I was thinking earlier what a much better world this would be if we all helped our neighbours, not just shopping or clearing their paths, but helping them in whatever way you can. What better excuse do you have in this cold spell, get out there and help your neighbours, whoever they are, and help to make our society a better place for us all to live in.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009 by Keith Berry-Davies.
The New Year edition of Footsteps from the Vicarage in Weston-super-Mare, where it is cold, wet and miserable, but there is a very warm welcome here in the studio. In this first programme of the year 2010 we look at Political correctness and Equality and Diversity. A review of a useful book for those who have been bereaved recently. It is called Gentle Keeping, written by Maureen O’Brien and is published by Ave Maria Press. Plus some of my favourite music from the last year, and a short time of prayer towards the end of the programme.
Playlist:-
Finchley - This Journey
Alicia Smith - Sha’alu Shalom
Grayson Wray - The mountains in the mist
The Longing - Heal this Land
Karen Shadbolt - Keep on living
Yvonne Perkins - Good morning Jehovah
Marita Brake - Heart in hand
Art Turner - Lost Illusions
Flyfaith - You satisfy me
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Friday, December 11, 2009 by Keith Berry-Davies.
Christmas is almost upon us and already the trapping of commercialism are well in flow. For me Christmas is much more than pigging out with food and binge drinking. It is more than receiving presents, although that does add to the enjoyment. So what is it all about?
Christmas is really the opportunity to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, the saviour of the world. He is the real reason for the season - not all the trappings of commercialism. Why don’t you go along to your local Church over Christmas and see the real Christmas?
Have a real Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Friday, December 11, 2009 by Keith Berry-Davies.
Keith’s latest edition of Footsteps is now up and running. In it he looks at assisted suicide and climate change as well as a couple of books reviews for those Christmas presents. In addition the programme also tells the real story of Christmas accompanied by more traditional Christmas music. So why don’t you join him for this Christmas spectacular?
Playlist:-
Breaking the Bondage Blues Band - Holy Ghost working
By Faith – We worship you
Jerry Dean Lester – Light of the World
Pueri Cantores – Am Weinachtsbaum
Choer Gregorian de Paris – Puer Natus Est
BYU - O Nata Lux
RAF St Athan Band – Once in Royal Davids City
Eternal Light – Pange Lingua Gloriosi
Maranatha – The Shepherds Song
Paul and Beulah Shields – All my days
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Wednesday, July 15, 2009 by Keith Berry-Davies.
Footsteps is back after a short absence. In this issue Keith is looking at the questions of euthanasia and reform of the United Nations. There is also a new part of the show where Keith looks at new Christian music and introduces the artistes. As before there is the usual period of reflection and prayer.
Keith is also looking for material from new Faith musicians, not necessarily Christian, so please the Celtica Radio Home Page for further details.
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