John 1 vs 5: The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it I have recently returned home after 2 weeks in Bangladesh! Those are not words that I ever thought I would write! Nor were they even on the horizon for most of this year! Until a couple of monthsContinue reading “Privileged and Privileged”
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The Silence that isn’t Golden
It’s been a bit silent on this website this year! There’s a number of reasons for my lack of writing – at least public writing!! My journal is full, but none of that has made it to here – yet! But today – as I sit here, quietly listening to the rain and to myContinue reading “The Silence that isn’t Golden”
Known, Seen and Loved; Reflecting on Psalm 139
2025! A new year – and if the adverts and media posts are to be believed, a new me! Only, I have to be honest, that the last 3 years have been fairly tough, especially the last 2 with managing some intense pain issues and unexpected elbow surgery. And so, I realised at the endContinue reading “Known, Seen and Loved; Reflecting on Psalm 139”
The Noise of “It is Finished”
John 12 vs 3: Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 19 vs 25 – 26: Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, hisContinue reading “The Noise of “It is Finished””
Weeds and Wild Roses
Towards the end of last year, I was out walking on a stormy, rainy weekend. It had been blowing a gale and pouring down for most of the day, but late afternoon the rain stopped and I donned my walking gear and splashed my way along a path by the river. My attention was caughtContinue reading “Weeds and Wild Roses”
Even if Not
Even if not! Three little words with a huge meaning that completely sum up my journey, over many years, with chronic pain, . Three words to which God, in His abundant grace and wisdom, keeps returning me. Even if not! So said Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego to King Nebuchadnezzar as they faced the fiery furnace:Continue reading “Even if Not”
Invited to Walk at 3 Miles an Hour.
Jeremiah 6 vs 16: This is what the Lord says: ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. Psalm 23 vs 1 – 3: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makesContinue reading “Invited to Walk at 3 Miles an Hour.”
Flying On Wings as Seagulls
A number of years ago, I came across the quote: “expect the unexpected and you won’t be disappointed!” And so far this year has pretty much lived up to that expectation!! At the beginning if the year, I had a sense that, amongst other things, God was wanting me to focus on joy and gratitudeContinue reading “Flying On Wings as Seagulls”
No Room
A couple of weeks ago our church facilitated an advent retreat. One of the reflections was from Luke 2 vs 4 -7: “Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went toContinue reading “No Room”
Lessons From A Birdbath
My parents have a birdbath in their garden. It’s nothing fancy but they keep it full of water and every day, regardless of the season or weather, they have a number of birds come down to enjoy a drink or a soak in the water. Over the first half of this year, I spent aContinue reading “Lessons From A Birdbath”
Have a Cup of Tea with God 