End of the stream?
even under immense pressure we can reemerge through great trials and tribulations with our souls intact however unlikely that seems at first.
Read More End of the stream?A blog about faith, family and life
even under immense pressure we can reemerge through great trials and tribulations with our souls intact however unlikely that seems at first.
Read More End of the stream?So this is the international week of Christian unity celebrates what we have in common as a community of believers. The international community focus on this issue, because it was a command from Jesus that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21) For more information and resources, go to […]
Read More Being together….my life is just more effective, less anxious, and less self-obsessed when I actually stop, listen to scripture, pray and hang out with someone who loves me dearly, aka God.
Read More Self-careBecause ‘all flesh shall see the salvation of God’ he won’t leave us wandering in the wilderness forever
Read More Wilderness momentsthe dawn still breaks, and the day still starts again, and as Chris Rice says, Gods praise goes on, however much we sometimes wish we could stop the clock
Read More Tucking in another dayA few people online are blogging and tweeting today about what it’s like to be a woman pastor in the UK today as it’s the 25th anniversary of when women were first ordained in the Church of England. So Tuesdays for me are usually pretty quiet, as I keep them clear to catch up on […]
Read More #JustAPriest25…. Day in the LifeSo it’s been a crazy few days, we’ve been busy at home and at work. I’m particularly proud as I’ve just built a flat-pack desk and it’s clear except for my laptop! It’s probably the last time it will be like that! It’s been something I’ve felt really torn about. I’m a trainee priest/pastor and […]
Read More You’re my favourite waste of time…We can sometimes miss God’s love if we are too focused on being perfect, having everything ready, and being faultless, because lets face it, that’s impossible to achieve however hard we try!
Read More RehearsalMatthew 6 v33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Read More ThankyouThe photo above is taken from another blog so do check out https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2017/08/18/good-drax-bad-drax/
Read More summer in the countryI recently did a short placement at our local hospice, where I worked with the Spiritual Care team. Being around people who are only days or hours away from the end of their life was challenging and difficult to hear about. At times I didn’t want to see the pain, and I’m not sure it’s […]
Read More Smoothing pebblesSo I’m currently investigating the wonderful world of clergy wear as my ordination approaches. I’m talking Albs, Stoles, Cassocks, Scarfs, shirts, bib-stocks and surplices. Crazy talk I know. The last time I spent more than £100 on an outfit for a big church ceremony was in 2007 when I was preparing for my wedding […]
Read More My best manEven if I can’t spot him in the crowd, and my friends don’t even know he exists, I know he’s got his binoculars fixed on me. Even though others can’t hear the music I’m still dancing.
Read More The CallLuke’s Larder saved over 1310.5 kg being sent to landfill and served over 250 people
Read More Feed my sheepAll the #Metoo publicity and the stories about Harvey Weinstein, have brought back memories. It was a really difficult time back then, for the whole team, and those of us who were close to the lady who reported the sexual assault. ….. We were also caring for some of the most vulnerable people in society, under pressure to keep waiting times down, so our priorities were to try and keep the show on the road.
Read More #Metoothis week I’ve been thinking a lot about friends. It’s come up a few times when I’ve prayed and then again in church yesterday. I have over 300 of them on Facebook but dont wake up every day feeling popular! Training for ministry meant leaving a lot of lovely work friends behind and gaining a […]
Read More Being matesSoul Food Recipe: Do something positive: I’ve recently joined a slimming club and have been doing ok, it’s helping me feel in control of things again. Some weeks I can’t stay to the class, but other weeks I make time. It’s led to me making time for my own needs in other ways, like […]
Read More A Soul food recipe for slimmersSeek and you shall find
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