The background to This blog
Welcome to the walk to Glory. The purpose of this weblog is...Welcome to the 'Walk To Glory'
Who and what is the 'Walk to Glory'
Well at the moment it is me, Ian Straughan, a Wellbeing Assistant in a large college.
Being fairly well travelled, originally from the North of England, I have been a Christian since April 1990. I gave my life to the Lord in the John Wytcliffe Centre in West Wycombe, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK. I attended the New Hope Bible College in Peterhead, Scotland in 1992. In 1993 and I later attended Buckinghamshire University, where I helped stage the first ever gospel concert ever held there, whilst studying BSc.(Hons) Psychology. I was the director of evangelism at the New Testament of God Pentacostal church in High Wycombe. And enjoyed the guidance of my former minister the late Revd. H. A. Bruce. Dip.Th, B.ED. (Hons).
In 1992 as a volunteer at the YMCA I formed a Christian Fellowship Group for all residents (non-believers and athiest attended). It was an open forum to develop understanding and was a very special time in my life for several years.
The walk to glory itself was started in 1995 by myself with support from several friends from different churches, ethnic groups and countries. It was originally produced on Microsoft Publisher and distributed by post. At first only 20/50 copies were sent out each month and soon rose to three hundred. Readers used to send in stamps, as I funded it myself, 'thank you Lord for the introduction of the internet'. It was my friend of 16 or so years David Knowles (a good Christian, comitted father of two boys and the husband to a loving wife Els) who agreed to use his skills as a graphic designer living in the in the Netherlands to assist me in turning my ideas into this blogg, for which I am truly grateful.
At the 'Walk To Glory' we are committed to producing encouraging and uplifting pieces of work for the enjoyment of all who choose to visit this site.
Although sharing our faith in a loving light hearted way, is our ultimate aim, we have no intention of offending or getting into debates with any person, group or organisation.
Allowing our readers to submit their own inspiring work is our way of sharing and interacting with them. Variety and differing views will ensure that this Blogg will be interesting and diverse.
Please feel free to enter your comments at the end of any article that is of interest to you or any questions you may have. Alternatively go to the contact page and email us direct.
I sincerley hope this Blogg brings you joy and encouragement.
Thank you for taking the time to visit us here at the 'Walk To Glory'