Try visiting a favourite spot, a park or woodland, and sit (or lay down) next to a tree: look up the trunk, and take time to observe the things we usually neglect to notice. Birds and squirrels may stop and stare- your friends may assume you’ve gone bonkers! … More Changing Viewpoints- Look, See, Pray
Another week, another summer’s day sitting in a cardi and wondering whether I should sink to the abysmal level of putting on socks. Do you know that right now, on the Arctic circle, it’s 23 degrees? Here’s a pic from the live webcam to prove it. Twenty-three flippin’ degrees! (Seventy-three for those who still reckon … More Through the Roof & Mark 2
Ah! The first day of summer! The calendar beckons with promise of cotton wool clouds in a sky of sapphire, new-cut grass and long, lazy days in the balmy sun. The window, on the other hand, shows the monotone grey of disappointed dreams, aka the additional autumn we have in England between spring and real … More Snuffles and the Big Bad Cat (plus some psalms)
Disbelieving from Joy While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” And they gave him a piece of grilled fish. (Luke 24:41-42) What’s the very best thing that could happen right now? Go on. Name it. Someone rings and tells you that your … More Disbelieving from Joy
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. – John 14 v27 Simply saying “Never be afraid” is ridiculous. Our very own bodies are geared up with physiological reactions to help … More Never Be Afraid- Look, See, Pray
It happens. Discarded rope fouls the screw of the boat’s engine, and it jams. Our boat was near; after a few moments we recognised the drama unfolding. The skipper ahead climbed onto the engine casing, cutting and pulling. As we came closer our own skipper offered help- and two other boat crews joined in. After about … More Jammed- Look, See, Pray
I like people. I like Christmas. But I like being unpressured, too. Three days after Christmas, and I’m peopled out. Enough of the jollity, away with the turkey, and stuff the…….. Eek! I’ve become the Grinch! Not really- but I’ve enjoyed today as a quiet “after the party” day with no-one else making demands. Just us two, home … More After the Party… Look, See, Pray
Strangely mesmerising… the brilliant scarlet is eye-catching, but I keep looking at the golden “thread” round the centre of the flower. I don’t know enough botany to know what those bright yellow strands are for- something to do with pollination, probably- so my eye treats them as a decoration! The picture become a glorious pattern. Spotting “golden … More Golden Thread- Look, See, Pray
I’m guessing that you’re all sorted for the big day by now, so here’s looking ahead slightly. (If you’re not sorted and you’re panicking, look back to the last couple of posts for loads of instant ideas, crafts, talks and printables). New Year’s Day is in three weeks and you’ll be too busy photocopying emergency … More Advent 3 + Hannukah + Epiphany
Photographing Barn Owls “in the wild” is a specialist job- unless you are VERY lucky! Look at those eyes… and the savagely sharp beak… To be treated with respect and great caution, always. This particular owl is part of a U.K. conservation project; I visited a few years ago, and was recently scrolling through pictures … More Silent Assassin- Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 