Christa[1] Unexpected I am a member of the Third Order of the Society of St Francis[2]. At a recent meeting one of our group, who keeps their Spiritual Journal by writing poetry, encouraged all of us to write a poem there and then. These were my words. On a Wednesday midweek I first glimpsed you. Or was… Continue reading Christa Unexpected – A Poem
If we succeed in giving the love of learning, the learning itself is sure to follow.
Our Beloved in leaving us does not leave us desolate but leaves reminders of his presence. Perhaps not in an enchanted place but in ordinary things
To be able to provide a home for another is a precious gift, to know that our Beloved provides a home for us makes all our challenges, whether they involve squatting bishops or not, melt away.
Fierce weather has a way of shaking the fidgets out of my system. Not just the cobwebs of life but the things that I’ve been clinging on to for no good reason other than they are mine and nobody else’s; and such things always weigh me down instead of setting me free.
It is very sad when, in our church fellowships, we allow our inner rabbit to run wild. Instead of turning cheeks we slap each other in the face,
With our petty arguments over whether we were being ‘Bouncy or Coffy’ or even ‘Boffy’ how ever will those around us be able to see we are Christians by the way we love one another?
Like Bulls in China shops (or is it Toddlers in the Sanctuary?) when we just get on and do things we get the job done but we can often leave a wake that requires repentance and reparation
…if there is a bridge over the River of the Water of Life and you are not allowed to play Poohsticks can the place really be named Paradise?
Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 28 – Saturday after 4th Sunday of Lent To Read: “But it’s too small for two of us,” Said Christopher Robin sadly. “Three of us with Piglet.” “That makes it smaller still. Oh, Pooh Bear, what shall we do?” And then this Bear, Pooh Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh, F.O.P. (Friend… Continue reading Hunny! 40 Days in the 100 Aker Wood – Day 28
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