You can’t outrun the North Sea. Incoming tides are incredibly fast, and if you get to the causeway as the sea is reaching the road… STOP. GO BACK. Or wave goodbye to your prized car and enjoy several hours in the idiot box. … More Wise Up- Look, See, Pray
A horse walks into a bar. The landlord says, “You’re in here a lot. Are you sure you’re not an alcoholic?” The horse ponders for a moment and replies, “I don’t think I am.” Poof! The horse vanishes. At this point you might smile because you know the famous postulate, ‘I think, therefore I am.’ … More Glasses at the ready – Prov 31
It is a sign of immaturity to believe and act as though we don’t need anybody else’s help… … More Signs of Maturity- Look, See, Pray
Stands the Church clock at ten to three?
And is there honey still for tea? – Rupert Brooke
… More Honey For Tea? – Look, See, Pray
Photographing autumn landscapes is a delight, but sometimes the end result doesn’t match the image in our mind. The temptation is then to “cheat” a bit on the computer and process it as really bright and colourful. Does it look better? You decide! … More Better or Worse? Look, See Pray
…one day all the growing up opportunities will end… and we will be what we actually are. What do I want to be when I’m done with growing up? Mature…? but that sounds like a lump of Cheddar! … More When I grow up… Look, See, Pray
Which people who have shown love, imagination, and resolve will be called heroes and heroines of this plague? Captain Tom Moore has walked 100 laps of his garden- and raised over £12 million pounds- at the age of 99. … More Cheetahs, cheaters – Look, See, Pray
Help us to become the people of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience that we are supposed to be. Then we will be part of the answer, instead of part of the problem. May we forgive and be forgiven, respect and be respected, and learn to see the pain and the goodness in everyone we encounter. For then we may be able love more, and build a better future for all. … More Being patient- Look, See, Pray
God leads us into and through difficult experiences. Here is a quote from Proverbs 20:24 (New Living Translation) : “The LORD directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way?” … More When last seen, he was still climbing… Look, See, Pray
One of my favourite aspects of this song (psalms 42 and 43 are one song) is how the writer alternates between what his heart feels and what his mind knows. He is in a dark place and he does not hide that. He does not pretend everything is alright when it is not. … More Psalms 42 and 43
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