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May 17, 2020
3 min

I am in control of not being in control... ??

Just as Mel and I are becoming that “power couple” that are going to change the world through near-seamless zoom meetings (those who know...

Matt Gush

Apr 27, 2020
3 min

Because I told you!

As a parent, this phrase becomes far more common when your little ones get older. As a new parent you often hear older parents saying thi...

Matt Gush

Apr 10, 2020
3 min

No Mr Trump, I have the best words...

For some time now, I have been quiet. If you ask my family they will disagree, however, I am talking about on social media. Yes of course...

Matt Gush

Sep 27, 2019
4 min

A letter about change!

Dear All I hope you are well. We wanted to give you a bit of an update, which will be a bit of repetition for those there on Sunday, and ...

Matt Gush

Nov 8, 2018
2 min

Brain like a Hamster Wheel

There is a famous chocolate that we all think of when we talk about having a break - the KitKat. It is definitely one of my favourites, a...

Matt Gush

Sep 11, 2018
3 min

Eat. Sleep. Repeat.

It’s weird how after a summer break, you have all intentions of just starting where you left off. Although I worked for most of the break...

You're invited to join us on our 2nd wine tasting evening.

Matt Gush

Sep 6, 2018
1 min

You're invited to join us on our 2nd wine tasting evening.

A fun way of discovering new wines in a relaxed atmosphere and an opportunity to support Merton Street Pastors. When: Saturday 13th Oc...

Matt Gush

Jul 19, 2018
3 min

Summer Break or Summer Broken?

3 more sleeps. That’s the discussion in the Gush household. 1 day closer to our holiday away. The last few weeks of term can be quite a m...

Mel Gush

Jul 4, 2018
3 min

Summer Changes

I decided to blog about this as its more of sharing, than just information, so please read on... If you know me, you will know that I am ...

Matt Gush

Jun 2, 2018
3 min

Planes and Taxis

This week I headed up to Scotland for work. It was a quick trip, and one that was quite fun. I needed to get to Edinburgh for the day, ha...

Matt Gush

Apr 29, 2018
2 min

Once you see it...

I turned on my PC to find the attached picture of what appeared to be sushi on my screen. Apart from getting distracted and thinking abou...

Chocolate, Eggs, Bunnies & Hyperactive Children

Matt Gush

Mar 31, 2018
2 min

Chocolate, Eggs, Bunnies & Hyperactive Children

These above are all the most commonly associated facts* on Easter. (*by facts, I mean my observations...) My experience is quite similar,...

Sarah Worsley

Dec 22, 2017
2 min

The most wonderful time of the year?

Deck the halls….Santa Claus is coming to town… The most wonderful time of the year.. Right?? But life is messy…what if you’re just not fe...

Matt Gush

Nov 27, 2017
2 min

Advent with a twist

Around this time every year peoples diaries are filling up, the ideas of parties and the anticipation of the next month of preparation co...

Mel Gush

Sep 16, 2017
3 min

Going for a walk

Last year we went camping as a church and the weather was awesome. It was great to spend time and laugh – and laugh some more – with a bu...

Matt Gush

Jul 11, 2017
2 min

Great Expectations

According to the Office of National Statistics, at their peak, the average salary of a graduate is about £36k per year. In contrast, it w...

Matt Gush

May 4, 2017
2 min

Change...

There’s lots of change currently happening in my life. Some of it good, some quite tough, but still change. People often say they don’t l...

Matt Gush

Apr 14, 2017
2 min

Diving Deep

A friend of mine recently got back from diving in Egypt and from the look of the photos, had an amazing time! It got me thinking about th...

Matt Gush

Mar 13, 2017
3 min

Whispering Doubts

Adam and Eve had a discussion with a snake. It wasn’t brutal, it wasn’t scary, it was probably an ordinary day, looking around the garden...

Matt Gush

Feb 21, 2017
1 min

Lent on a bike

I have a motorbike. I use it mainly for commuting through London, as well as occasionally for going places where parking is a nightmare. ...

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