Being powerless to influence or control our circumstances is a serious cause of angst. This may be the constant antics and follies of politicians- or the endless question “Why?” by a three year old. … More Proper fed up… Look, See, Pray
A time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance, … More A time for sorrow – Look, See, Pray
the driest July on record, a hosepipe ban, no likelihood of rain for weeks. I’ve already had to help some plants with heat shock- in England! – and I thought a couple of them were dying. Isn’t grass supposed to be green? I am fervently hoping for rain. … More The Parched Land will be Glad – Look, See, Pray
Beginnings have endings, as day turns to night; the circling of Earth brings hope of “yet to be.” … More After the Squall – Look, See, Pray
In the fullness of time, the nation grew like a mighty tree. Under King David’s rule, they were a powerful and wealthy people. Later, but not much later, they crashed down in the gales of history. Defeat was followed by Exile and partial restoration: by the time of Jesus, they were a mere stump under the iron boot of Rome. Longing for freedom, deliverance, and power, they looked for a Saviour… … More Never Give Up- Look, See, Pray
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
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
Autumn is ending with cold nights and the clammy fist of winter is squeezing hard in the garden. These “tears” are from melted frost on the branch. … More Tears of Autumn- Look, See, Pray
Memorials set in stone and metal
Poppies glad with bright scarlet petal,
serve to show we respect the Fallen. … More Respect- Look, See, Pray
“It’s raining again” sang Supertramp, “you know it’s hard to pretend…” A broken love, disappointment, bereavement, ruined plans, a pandemic… We know the feeling. The rain just goes on and on, and we try put a brave face on things even as we are dying inside. A wise man once commented “There are no strong … More It’s raining again- Look, See, Pray
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