Strength and Scars- Look, See, Pray
February 28, 2020
They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. … More Strength and Scars- Look, See, Pray
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Hope on a stick – Love, See, Pray
February 21, 2020
I went to the local park which has been partially flooded. It could have been quite depressing- but the daffodils had other ideas. Surviving the gales, the downpours and floods, their beautiful golden crown-and-trumpets resolutely proclaimed hope. So a simple thought for today: every time you see daffodils, remember Paul’s instruction to the early Christians: … More Hope on a stick – Love, See, Pray
Sleep well, wake free- Look, See, Pray
February 13, 2020
Just like the church building in the photo: whether we realise it at the time or not, there are timeless witnesses to the provident presence of God. For uncounted years, people have passed near this old church nestling in the coastal hillsides of Norway. It stands to say boldly: “God is here.” So then… for today, tomorrow, forever… … More Sleep well, wake free- Look, See, Pray
Long Way from Home- Look, See, Pray
February 7, 2020
Fascinating small fruits in titanium blue set in a “star” of fuchsia-pink are produced from small white flowers. It even has an exotic name- the “Harlequin Glorybower.” … More Long Way from Home- Look, See, Pray
Winter Weariness – Look, See, Pray
January 31, 2020
I have a love-hate relationship with winter. Good bits, like sparkling frosty mornings, and bad bits like short days and gloomy weather.
Over the years I have discovered a link between winter and my own spirituality. … More Winter Weariness – Look, See, Pray
Peace & Tranquility – Look, see, Pray
January 24, 2020
In place of fear Jesus offers peace- an inner tranquility that transcends circumstance. Peace in the Bible is more than the “absence of conflict.” Peace refers to the state of wholeness, wellness, being reconciled to God, and enjoying His favour. … More Peace & Tranquility – Look, see, Pray
Patience- Look, See, Pray
January 17, 2020
Parents have a wonderfully annoying phrase… “Patience is a virtue.” Mine trotted it out whenever I was impatient or stroppy. It was SO aggravating- and didn’t immediately make me want to be patient!
… More Patience- Look, See, Pray
Looking Back- Look, See, Pray
January 10, 2020
What you don’t see in these photos are the billionaires’ yachts- which cost a fortune to buy and eye-watering sums to operate. How the 1% of the 1% live. There were about ten in port or moored just offshore. One had a helicopter. Another had a jacuzzi frothing on Deck 2 and jet-skis on board in case they got bored. … More Looking Back- Look, See, Pray
Stone and Leaf- Look, See, Pray
November 1, 2019
We possess an innate knowledge that must be something more to life than what we can see and experience in the here and now.
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Swanning along – Look, See, Pray
October 18, 2019
Swans are on my mind today. They are the triathletes of birdworld: elegant long wings that take them speedily through the air. Serenity personified as swans glide across lakes. Waddling like hippos with a wedgie on dry land. … More Swanning along – Look, See, Pray
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