Retired, married to Juliet, and a Christian who loves books, writing, music, nature, gardening, and photography. I'm exploring prayer and spirituality, using my photos to reflect on God and how faith fits into real life: and I hope to stimulate and encourage others to meet with Jesus. Health really matters- and you value it most when there is a risk of losing it! I was unexpectedly diagnosed with colonic cancer, and had successful surgery late in 2019. Love the NHS, God bless them). I am still living with a life-changing condition of fibromyalgia and trying to support others with this illness and other "invisible illnesses." Life has been changed but hope burns eternal. Faith has a deep relevance in good times and tough ones, in sickness and in health. God has been good in my life and has been with me in all these varied experiences.
Memories made of recorded light… I re-live the holiday, remember the heat of the sun, stony path, the sound of the rushing mountain torrent taking water back to the distant sea. Glorious… and freshly laid down again in my brain by the repetition. … More Recorded Light- Look, See, Pray
I’m one of those people who are quite good at a number of things- but not really expert at them. That’s certainly true musically: having played guitar for years I’m fine if I remember my limitations! … More A many-stringed thing! Look, See, Pray
So when the news bombards you with its chosen slant, when political leaders serve their own agenda instead of the people, when Truth seems to be on vacation, and self-interest outmotivates compassion- who are you going to trust? … More Without Fear- Look, See, Pray
Have you ever thought about the strange fact that the word “queue” has FOUR silent letters? Queues have been on the news. Fuelled by fuel- the absence of- the great British public has been “hunter-gathering” petrol and diesel and generally blocking the roads near filling stations. Some people have been putting petrol in “just in case” and others have been driven to despair trying to find ANY fuel for essential mileage… … More Form a Queue! – Look, See, Pray
Rain falls on us all, just like trouble makes us equal- we all go through it. Question is- how do we respond? … More Singing in the Rain- Look, See, Pray
Now this little piece of history is a curiosity, and mostly forgotten. But it had a vital purpose, and was part of a campaign that changed the world. … More A Little Piece of History- Look, See, Pray
Grandad told me (aged about 6, I think) about the “red sky at night” being a sign of good weather next day. It mattered- he was a specialist grower of fruit and vegetables. His work, and his livelihood, depended on knowing what was coming next. I’ve always remembered what my lovely Grandad told me as … More Read the Weather- Look, See, Pray
Suddenly the calming green curtain of the trees pulled back to reveal the lake stretched out before us. The light swelled- as did the murmur of insects. Gatekeepers flitted in aerial dance; Red Admirals, more purposefully, sucked nectar. A red dragonfly darted past, wingtip aerobatics to impress the Red Arrows! … More Window on the World- Look, See, Pray
Canals run through beautiful English countryside, up Welsh valleys, and link Scottish lochs. Ingenious engineering has survived and still works, carefully maintained, and the whole experience has changed from hard labour to gentle leisure. It’s a grand way to holiday! … More A Different Way of Life- Look, See, Pray
“It’s raining again” sang Supertramp, “you know it’s hard to pretend…” A broken love, disappointment, bereavement, ruined plans, a pandemic… We know the feeling. The rain just goes on and on, and we try put a brave face on things even as we are dying inside. A wise man once commented “There are no strong … More It’s raining again- Look, See, Pray
