Whether it’s a walking holiday or a pilgrimage, the Chemin de St Jacques provides lots of time to reflect. As a weary traveller, I found myself being drawn back nearly 50 years to a special time of my life. But I’m looking back in order to move forward!
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The Chemin de St Jacques – an Ideal Holiday?
This week, here’s a straightforward account of our walking holiday-cum-pilgrimage. Would this be the holiday you would choose?
To be a Pilgrim
A fortnight walking in France has provided a lovely, although physically strenuous, holiday. But it’s also challenged me to embrace a different sort of activism that springs from stillness, from spending time with God.
Parched Soil and Living Water
Sometimes I feel bombarded by Climate Change. This week, I’d like to share a golden nugget – to introduce you to a short video that is both moving and inspirational, that made me want to act and to encourage our church in our journey.
Old Boots for New
What d’you do when you spend out on a brand spanking new pair of boots, and you can’t wear them? When it’s not them, but your ageing body that’s the problem?
I reckon it’s all part of the challenge of ageing gracefully…
No Other Way
Should Good Friday be called Bad Friday, on a day that represents such intense suffering? Especially as our news headlines are filled with tragedy, horror, atrocities and woe?
I’m itching to share some thoughts that have recently fallen into place,
Journey to Bottom C
Here’s how I became a viola player. I ‘fess up’ to my shortcomings in our orchestra but explain how this proved just what was needed when we moved churches.
The Thrill of the Ride
YOU’VE GOT TO READ THIS BOOK – IT’S SO INSPIRING “What an extraordinary couple!” I thought. Sally, an articulate English lady with the air of a teacher, organised the children’s programme on Sunday mornings. Gibson, a short but muscular black man with shining eyes, seemed perhaps a little younger than she. He played the electricContinue reading “The Thrill of the Ride”
Life in the ole dog yet?
Is your body gradually wearing out? Aches and pains? You’re in good company, including mine! Here I’m exploring the challenges of staying healthy and fit, and why it matters to me.
Pipes vs Poverty Relief
Can it ever be right to spend large sums of money maintaining church property while the community is suffering hardship? This was my struggle. But God had a surprise for me…
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