Taking photos is a way of making an experience and memory more perfect; I imagine that when the “Shekinah” cloud of God’s Glory appeared, the Israelites wished they had invented photography! To “capture the glory” is a deep-seated desire in our heart; it makes the contact more tangible. … More Capture the Glory- Look, See, Pray
I looked; I saw. Now my reflection on this becomes a prayer of thanksgiving and comfort. I hope it may also become yours. … More I Spy… Look, See, Pray
Real life is messy. Petals will be trampled on, or blown indoors, and the remnants will go all soggy in the rain when April invites its showers. Would we be better off without the fuss? … More Short & Sweet- Look, See, Pray
The strangest day in 2003 was undoubtedly the Eclipse. Typically for Britain, the sky over us was mostly cloudy- we even wondered if we’d see the eclipse at all. The clouds grew patchy, and the disk of the Sun could be seen as a full white circle against a dark-ish background. Gradually the disk was … More Growing Dark- Look, See, Pray
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 This week’s passage contains the famous image of sins like scarlet becoming white like wool. As a paid-up member of Yarnaholics Anonymous, anything featuring wool is good in my eyes. “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord.“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;though they are red … More Isaiah 1 – Cleaning up
Much needed garden refreshment- AND as a bonus, the alchemilla mollis was turned into a piece of living art. Droplets and beads of sparkling water adorning every leaf, living water bringing life to the thirsty plants. … More Thirsty- Look, See, Pray
We’ve all seen them, the offers that look too good to be true. Earn $3,750 per week from your sofa!!! Brand new top-of-the-range phone for only $5 per month!!! Free cheese!!! Yeah, right. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. But while our hyper-connected world of WhatsApp and Insta-everything gives scammers … More Too Good to be True? Isa 55
Choosing my picture was difficult. I have taken many meerkats photos, some with regal stares- and a few with squabbles- but THIS meerkat gazed at me with lovely brown eyes and the hint of a smile. … More Smile Please! Look, See, Pray
Have you ever burned yourself? I know I have. Nothing glamorous like getting toasted while rescuing a small child from a flaming inferno. I’ve just caught my arm on the iron, or failed to realise that a dish taken straight from the oven is still hot. Still, they hurt like heck. (Run it under the … More Germolene & Isa 6
There have been arguments and complaints about the sea defences for years! They needed replacing, repairing, renewing… but it is too late. … More Too Late- Look, See, Pray
