
How Great is our God I was browsing YouTube, as you do, just following links from one video to another, when I came across this great song by Chris Tomlin. The soundtrack was obviously recorded live: and you get a … [Read more...]
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A husband, father, and Licensed Lay Minister (Reader) reflecting on life, faith, and the prayers we pray in the Church of England

How Great is our God I was browsing YouTube, as you do, just following links from one video to another, when I came across this great song by Chris Tomlin. The soundtrack was obviously recorded live: and you get a … [Read more...]

Why did you have to die? This is a joke I was told last week while I was in Walsingham. Although the Priest that told us it, spun it out for much longer than I have here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Why … [Read more...]

Fill us with your peace This past week has been truly wonderful. My trip to Walsingham was very special. I've always enjoyed being there, always got something from the place. This week hasn't changed that; in fact, I … [Read more...]

The Old Mule in the Well This is a great little story. Normally I hope these stories are, at least, based on actual events: this time I hope it isn't. I just can't imagine anyone being so cruel. But, as with all the … [Read more...]
Friday Foto A picture from my recent wander around Hinchingbrooke Country Park. I was amazed by the look of this gnarled old Horse Chestnut Tree when I came across it. I thought it would highlight the texture more by … [Read more...]

Walsingham Documentary I mentioned in last week's Friday Foto post that I'd be in Walsingham this week. Walsingham is a place I like to visit, at least, annually. It is possible to visit in a single day, but far … [Read more...]

In Flight Refreshment I would, of course, stick with the Gin and Tonic! Enjoy! :D In Flight Refreshment An elderly doctor and a Baptist minister were seated next to each other on the aeroplane. The … [Read more...]

Open the doors of our hearts I find it very hard, if not impossible, to let this phrase, from the Collect for The Second Sunday of Easter, go by without saying something about one of the ways I pray for help in … [Read more...]

The Carpenter Ouch!! This is a tough way to learn a valuable lesson. Just a fictional story (I think), with a message for each of us. The Carpenter An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his … [Read more...]

I have booked accommodation for another stay in Walsingham. I'll be there next week for a few days. Although I'm avoiding the big pilgrimage weeks, it does sound as though it might be fairly busy. But, fortunately, going … [Read more...]