Abstract Rose- Look, See, Pray
February 17, 2022
Spurgeon has a point. Faith must be a living breathing obedience even when it hurts- or it is dead and useless except as a hobby. … More Abstract Rose- Look, See, Pray
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The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
February 10, 2022
The adult in me immediately worries about losing the littl’un, her having an accident, maybe a rampaging fire-breathing dragon leaping from behind the beech trees, or simply risking sensitising Mary-Jane to pollen and a lifetime of hayfever. I’m a RESPONSIBLE person (who worries too much). My inner child-self says “Go for it, kid! Run, explore, discover bees and bluebells, birdsong and trees to play in!” … More The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
Safe! – Look, See, Pray
February 3, 2022
Feeling safe has been rare recently, a luxury not everyone has enjoyed during the pandemic. Such a dangerously transmissible virus. I’ve been one who has shielded because I am officially at “higher risk” with background health conditions. Jabbed, vaxxed and boosted- and grateful to have the help of medicine. … More Safe! – Look, See, Pray
Unbearable Sorrow- Look, See, Pray
January 27, 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day is a call to prayer: a prayer for Israel, prayer for minorities and the helpless, and prayer that we may be given strength to stand against evil in all its forms. It is even a call to pray for our enemies, the persecutors, the exploiters – and our own failings. … More Unbearable Sorrow- Look, See, Pray
Seeking and Finding- Look, See, Pray
January 20, 2022
Something may be in my hand one minute: and lost eternally within seconds. I can’t explain it, or remember where I put it. Lostness just happens! … More Seeking and Finding- Look, See, Pray
Bruised but not broken- Look, See, Pray
January 13, 2022
Yes, there are things wrong in the world. Injustice and exploitation, discrimination and greed: these things are evil. Mindless viruses have caused mayhem to health, society and the economy. My friends and family have suffered enough. All this has left me bruised and (almost) bitter… BUT I’M NOT ANGRY, ALRIGHT? … More Bruised but not broken- Look, See, Pray
Beauty through Hardship- Look, See, Pray
January 6, 2022
Without the frost, these remnants of summer would have passed away unremarked. No-one would take their picture. It is in and through the freezing that the beauty emerges. … More Beauty through Hardship- Look, See, Pray
Evergreen- Look, See, Pray
December 30, 2021
God has not changed. Christmas has reminded us that God has become personally involved in the rollercoaster of human experience. That is the BEST antidote to fear! … More Evergreen- Look, See, Pray
Caring – Look, See, Pray
December 23, 2021
“How nice that you care about Christmas and Jesus… Come on, have a mince pie and another drink. Those are only dummies…” (adding under their breath) “And so are you.” … More Caring – Look, See, Pray
In time for Christmas! – Look, See, Pray
December 16, 2021
Getting help when you NEED it matters: too early, no point; too late, even less point! Just at the RIGHT time, please. … More In time for Christmas! – Look, See, Pray
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