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Les Howard

Les Howard

@leshoward.bsky.social

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Husband to 1; Dad to 2; Grandad to 5. Occupant of modest house in Cambridgeshire, UK Learning to be a follower of Jesus Christ in this messy & broken world. author of http://blog.biblenotes.org.uk/ founder of www.vatadvice.org

blog.biblenotes.org.uk

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Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 26m

Observing recent US elections from the UK, impressed at #ZohranMamdani & his ilk, in contrast to so much hate & anger from #Republicans
#HopeNotHate

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 7h

TLDR: Zohran Mamdani transition team is all women, multi-ethnic, and multi generational with Lina Kahn in the mix. The man gets it.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you, New York City. Together we made history.

Now let’s get to work.

transition2025.com

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 15h

‘No attack on outsiders is voiced, and there is no requirement for God to look on the suffering of His people or for God to fight for them.’
(Kenneth Bailey on The Lord’s Prayer)

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 15h

No one Christian can be everywhere at once … obviously.
But we can join in praying for Christian brothers & sisters across the world: www.relationalmission.org/globalprayer

Global Prayer Initiative — Relational Mission

www.relationalmission.org

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 16h

‘Jesus’s first audience heard more. They heard a story of love across racial, religious, and political differences, in which the moral hero was their sworn enemy.’

Rebecca McLaughlin on the Good Samaritan

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 1d

Choices & Priorities – recent blog:
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/choices-and-...

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 1d

‘Men like to have something to do about their salvation; they don’t like to give up the idea that they can’t do anything; that God must do it all.’
D.L.Moody

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 1d

‘We should expect Christians to speak different languages, sing different songs, eat different foods, wear different clothes, and bring different insights to God’s universal timeless word.’
<SECULAR CREED.>

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 1d

Handing on the business baton. I’m delighted that my good friend Rebecca Porter now leads the vatadvice team: vatadvice.org/about-us/

About Us | Our History | Meet Our Consultant Team | VAT Advice

Founded in 1994, our advisors have nearly 100 years’ collective experience working with both businesses & charities. Meet the team & learn about vatadvice.org today.

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 1d

Yousra Elbagir on @skynewss.bsky.social bringing us distressing & necessary news.
Where are the UN & EU in all this?
Time to act to prevent further slaughter!
news.sky.com/story/tens-o...

Thousands targeted in 'killing fields' around Sudanese city in paramilitary group's hands

A Sky News joint investigation with Sudan War Monitor and Lighthouse Reports reveals the harrowing fate of civilians and soldiers who fled Al Fashir in the hours after senior commanders and officers l...

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 1d

‘It’s underpinned by the tried-and-tested godly principles found in the New Testament. Jesus changes lives through simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God.’
www.relationalmission.org/news/2025/3/11/youth-and-biblical-simplicity

How Biblical Simplicity Changes the Lives of Young People — Relational Mission

Some think good youth work needs to involve flashy tech, slick worship, ‘relevant’ content, and high-quality entertainment, but that’s not the picture we get from Paul’s teaching.

www.relationalmission.org

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 2d

Jesus Christ reserved His harshest words, not for “sinners” but for religious hypocrites.
The apostle Paul reserved his harshest criticism, not for ‘sinners’ but for religious legalists.

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 2d

‘In Matthew’s retelling of Israel’s history, we see that non-Israelites weren’t just squeezed in at the fringes of God’s purposes. They were plumbed into the royal bloodline.’

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 2d

‘In the book of Proverbs, the rich are often considered evil. Why? Because the underlying assumption of limited good is that they have become rich at the expense of others’.

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 2d

From time to time, you will find me in one of these: www.hambletonbakery.co.uk/pages/visit-us

Visit Hambleton Bakery or Shops | Award Winning Bakery | East Midlands

Visit Hambleton Bakery in Exton, Oakham, Market Harborough, West Bridgford, Stamford or Oundle for a delicious selection of bread, cakes and savouries.

www.hambletonbakery.co.uk

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 3d

‘Because the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or less of myself, it is thinking of myself less.’

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 3d

I am a regular user of #Huntingdon station, so am grateful for the professionalism of the #BritishTransportPolice & other 'blue light' services.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cm...

Two British nationals arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after train stabbing - latest

British Transport Police say two of those injured remain in a life-threatening condition - four others have been discharged from hospital.

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 3d

Jesus’ powerful yet gracious call to repentance
‘Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of sin’
(John 8.11)
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testament/John/8/

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 5d

Another article in my series on ‘grace.’
blog.biblenotes.org.uk/grace-grace-...

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 5d

As Rebecca McLaughlin points out, quoting Esau McCauley, since Joseph married an Egyptian woman , ‘African blood flows into Israel from the beginning as a fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.’

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 5d

Tell me, you always wanted to know this!

A brief history of taxation.
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A Brief History of Taxation: From Joseph's Grain to VAT in the UK

Explore the fascinating evolution of taxation in this guest article by VAT specialist Les Howard, tracing its roots from ancient Egypt to the UK's VAT system.

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 5d

‘Importantly our old nature was crucified with Christ; but our flesh (including our body, appetites, motives, opinions, were not so crucified. These will be transformed at Christ's return. In the meantime, we work to bring them into submission to Christ.’
www.biblenotes.org.uk/new-testamen...

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 6d

Every Friday, we host a free ‘Drop In’ at the Bridge Church, St Ives, Cambs.
If you are in this area, you are most welcome to join us.
And, just now, it is much warmer inside than outside!

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 6d

‘De-individualising our faith helps us understand the context in which the New Testament was written.’

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 7d

‘The presence of prophets and teachers mirrors the modern day balance of 'word and Spirit.' We say this is essential for a healthy Church.’

Acts 13 - ESV - Bible Reading / Study Notes

Bible passage and explanatory commentary for Acts chapter 13

www.biblenotes.org.uk

Les Howard @leshoward.bsky.social · 7d

Joining me today is Procol Harum, the wonderful first four albums in a single package.
procolharum.com/phcomp48.htm

Procol Harum : The First Four ... a monster compilation album on Metro Records from the UK

procolharum.com