Friday Foto

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Friday Foto This Bee has been a rather busy Bee, judging from the amount of pollen he's picked up -- the back end is covered. This picture was taken on one of the Hollyhocks we have growing in the garden. … [Read more...]

One Day At A Time

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One Day At A Time I have always liked the song, "One Day At A Time". It reminds me to not try and live my life more than one day at a time, to try and live each day as fully as I can. I frequently fall short of that … [Read more...]

Either/Or Thinking

Either/Or Thinking Here is another post from Lou Tice at the Winners Circle. In this one he explores how "either/or", or "black and white", thinking can be a problem. And, once again, it's a post that has really got … [Read more...]

Saint Peter’s Day Off

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Saint Peter's Day Off I found this joke really amusing, just the laugh I needed. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Saint Peter's Day Off Saint Peter had a terrible cold and fever and didn't think he would … [Read more...]

You give us gifts and make them grow

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You give us gifts and make them grow Today's Collect, for the Seventh Sunday after Trinity, gets me thinking about the spiritual gifts. I must admit to being somewhat sceptical of some of big outpourings of the "gifts … [Read more...]

The Colour of Friendship

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The Colour of Friendship Here is a fun little story, giving a new reason for the Rainbow to appear in the sky. It finishes with an inspirational thought for each of us; something to try and remember each time we see a … [Read more...]

Friday Foto

dusk-skyline

Friday Foto Here is a picture of part of the skyline visible from our garden. It was taken at dusk. I really like the way a little colour in the sky, and the low light, turn everything into a silhouette. It turns any … [Read more...]

You Shine

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You Shine I was browsing YouTube recently, as you do, and came across another great track, You Shine, by Brian Doersken -- you can visit his website here. I hope you enjoy it as much as I … [Read more...]

The Golden Years

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The Golden Years Once again, a post from the Winners Circle has set me thinking quite a lot. In this one, Lou Tice reminds us that, as much as we may be looking forward to when we're able to retire, to get the best … [Read more...]

The Messiah and His Brothers and Sisters

Here’s the sermon I preached, more or less, when I officiated at Evensong on Sunday, The Sixth Sunday after Trinity. It was, as always, a great pleasure and privilege to be able to do this. The Messiah and His … [Read more...]