Blisters can ruin your walking holiday. Fortunately, on our adventure in France, we were marvellously supported by our fellow travellers (or pilgrims). The blessings we received, and hopefully gave, greatly enriched our holiday.
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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…
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.
A lament for Ukraine
Do you ever feel angry, helpless, and that you want to scream in frustration? The writers of the psalms often did – and they cried out to God. That’s what I did this morning in a writers’ workshop.
The End of the Day
The final days of my life may present some of its greatest challenges, to myself and to my loved ones. My prayer is that, when my time comes, I’ll go out in style.
Time to Rise and Shine!
The Climate Emergency seems so daunting that many are beginning to despair. People of faith, have many reasons to feel encouraged. It’s time to rise and shine!
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