Today is Holy Saturday. Traditionally, a day of stillness and silence between the devastation of Good Friday and the triumph of Easter Day. It’s interesting to wonder how the disciples would have felt. The whole world has changed, and yet life continues. Would they have been thinking back over the last few days, wondering whatContinue reading “Lent 2025: Through the lens of Grace”
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Lent 2025: When all doors are open
Sometimes, we expect decisions to be simple – that one door will swing open, bathed in light, while the others quietly close. One of my favourite sayings is, “When the Lord closes a door, somewhere He opens a window.” But what happens when all the doors are open, and every path seems to echo withContinue reading “Lent 2025: When all doors are open”
Lent 2025: Seasons of Change
It feels like there’s a lot of change in my life right now. In the past year, I stepped away from an organisation I’d been part of for seven years. My church came under new leadership, and in the coming months, it will merge with a larger church, bringing a shift in structure and rhythm.Continue reading “Lent 2025: Seasons of Change”
Lent 2025: Honest as the Night Sky
Lent 2025 starts today, and with it a period of reflection. This year I’m trying something new: combining scripture and the outdoors for some reflective, prayerful walks. My plan is to do at least two a week. Today I started with Psalm 51. If you aren’t familiar with this one, it’s a psalm of repentance.Continue reading “Lent 2025: Honest as the Night Sky”
2024 40 days of lent: day 11 – Follow the instructions
Aware I have 2 day’s musings to write up, I am nonetheless pushing forward to write today’s musings. They are musings triggered by a sermon I heard yesterday. Well, part of it. I was visiting friends and we went to their church, so the voice at the front was new to me. They started withContinue reading “2024 40 days of lent: day 11 – Follow the instructions”
Can you hear me? Because I can’t hear you. – lent 2023
Have you ever prayed and heard nothing in response? Have you asked for guidance and just been met with silence? Have you asked for change and seen no difference? I have. It can be a really frustrating thing to feel as though your prayers are wasted and not know why. There is no one wayContinue reading “Can you hear me? Because I can’t hear you. – lent 2023”
The widows mite – lent 2023
I was at a charity fundraiser this evening. I was one of the ones holding the bucket (and card machine – welcome to 2023!). I was struck by people’s generosity. Lots were putting in paper money and my bucket was almost overflowing. But in the midst of all of this someone came and, it seemedContinue reading “The widows mite – lent 2023”
Gratitude and trust
I read a book (or most of it at least) called ‘Ruthless Trust’ by Brennan Manning. Its a books about how trusting God completely can transform lives. One particular chapter stood out to me. It was the chapter on gratitude. The general message if the chapter is that the people who trust God the mostContinue reading “Gratitude and trust”
Resisting peer pressure
I wanted to look at one of the characters in the nativity story that often seems to be, at least in my opinion, a little overlooked. No, it’s not the donkey. I’m thinking of Joseph. Joseph was betrothed to Mary, they were due to be married. But then he finds out Mary is pregnant, andContinue reading “Resisting peer pressure”
Three trees
I wonder if you’ve heard the tale of the three trees. It’s not one I was familiar with until a few years ago. In my opinion, it’s a rather beautiful tale about ambitions and reality. There were three trees growing on a hill top. The first tree wanted to be a beautiful treasure chest whenContinue reading “Three trees”
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