My first week in the parish has been amazing, wonderful and varied, whilst also providing challenges expected when getting to know new people and a new area - I only got lost once, thanks to the SatNav! I've been hugely blessed with people's kindness and generosity and have ended the week so thankful for the... Continue Reading →
Here and now
#574 I've struggled to #liveinthemoment for the past few days, with various reminders that my time at theological college is #finite, and the end point is in sight. Each of us for whom this is the case are responding to this reality in different ways. I am very aware of the pain of losing those... Continue Reading →
Max
#520 This is Max for #day4 of Happy Animal Life. The goal is to post a picture of your pet once a day for 5 days. Your post demonstrates that you take a stand against #animalabuse. Pets share their lives with us for a time and all too quickly they are gone - make the... Continue Reading →
Rubbish?
#451 One persons rubbish is another's #treasure. It always amazes me how differently people might view the same thing, where some see it very positively and others negatively. There ismore than one way of seeing something, so should we be looking more carefully for the alternative potential of that which we are quick to discard?... Continue Reading →
Underground
#433 Today has been one of those #productive days where I've had that feeling of #beingunderground - I've barely looked up from what I've been doing, and just moved from one thing to the next. Consequently I've been in danger of not #livinginthemoment, of not cherishing each aspect of the day and each interaction. I... Continue Reading →
Wisdom of literature
#361 #literature continues to give knowledge to all who willingly seek. There are so many lessons to be learned, so much wisdom from people and times gone by who we think would know nothing of our contemporary struggles. #books are a gift to be cherished, however old or new...
#184 what do you #cherish? This identity bracelet represents some of the things I cherish, #faith #home #memories It’s really easy to get caught up in the drudge of the every day, and forget to hold these things close and remember how #weareblessed …but we are! The greatest blessing for me is to cherish and... Continue Reading →