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Twelve Resolutions

Posted on January 12, 2013 by freda

#1 is already set – all about being prepared to be braver in my opinions. In other words, not to be a wimp because I am worried about upsetting people. I suspect this is a non-starter as I don’t do … Continue reading →

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The Season known as Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2012 by freda

So – is this the Christmas season or is it not?  Technically, as far as churches are concerned this is Advent (lit the coming) and purists will tell us that this is when they concentrate on the second coming of … Continue reading →

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Prayer for anytime

Posted on November 18, 2012 by freda

Something to remember in these days when Peace can seem very far away. Lord God almighty, come and dispel the darkness from our hearts, that in the radiance of your brightness we may know you, the only unfading light, glorious … Continue reading →

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Special ears

Posted on October 6, 2012 by freda

Read today in Sacred Space: God has ears to listen to our hearts…… Sets the tone for the coming week, a busy one with helping Son #3 to move house. I’ve just sat down and counted up the number of … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on April 29, 2012 by freda

There is a contemplative in all of us, almost strangled but still alive, who craves quiet enjoyment of the Now, and longs to touch the seamless garment of silence which makes whole. Alan P Tory Celtic Daily Prayer 

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Pyjama morning

Posted on March 11, 2012 by freda

It’s been years since I’ve had a pj-day, and today was an ideal opportunity. I’ve been on my own this weekend – Misty and I in charge, as it were. (She thinks she is in charge.) Anyway, I am never … Continue reading →

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Damp squibby month

Posted on March 10, 2012 by freda

So far, my Birthday Month has been a bit of a damp squib. The best thing is that there is a real sense of spring in the air. I have found myself rather under the weather, as it were. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness

Posted on February 26, 2012 by freda

There is something magisterial and rather comforting about the following prayer of forgiveness. I don’t mean to stress the way it lingers on our “wretchedness” but I do love the sense of God’s love of all creation and willingness to … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 30, 2011 by freda

There was something understated about our Harvest Festival Service today, and it was all the better for it. Being a small church ours had a small display of gifts, produce and flowers. The non-perishable gifts were to go to a … Continue reading →

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Catching up

Posted on September 14, 2011 by freda

Where have the last five days gone? I seem to have spent each day either tremendously busy and frantically rushing to catch up, or falling asleep on the spot. Today has been a good day so far. It is 4pm … Continue reading →

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