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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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Archbishop Rowan Williams
I am quite sure that the Archbishop is surpised at all the reactions to his comments on UK Law and Sharia Law. But I wonder if other women in this country also feel demeaned by his suggestions?
Blurbing on about Lent and challenges
A friend issued a challenge today, to the effect that I should shut up talking and get on with writing. But the writing was specified…….. it was to be something about my own journey of faith. Funnily enough, I had … Continue reading
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Lent
It is difficult to summon up enthusiasm for Lent this year. This is the time of year when Christians are encouraged to find ways to help prepare themselves for the events of Holy Week – the death and rising of … Continue reading
Pancake day
All right – I know I am on a long-term healthy eating plan (“diet” but say it softly) – but Him Behind the Wheel has coeliac disease, which means a gluten free diet is mandatory. And we are busy hunting … Continue reading
Journeying
My map shapes behind me to identify where I’ve been. Now and again I stop, gather powers and feelings in my inner space, hold them focused in my being, to move, re-shape, come to birth, just as they shall be, … Continue reading
The silver lining in the gale
Slimming Club was cancelled last night because of the severe weather warning. Now, this is either a chance to be extra conscientious and lose an extra pound or two – or the opportunity to kid myself I am doing well … Continue reading
Misty spruced up
We are going to visit friends today so Misty has had a bath. She was smelling rather farmyard before it, but is now definitely a Johnson’s baby. You see the wife has been wanting a small dog for a few … Continue reading
Hairspray
Watched the DVD of Hairspray last night. In fact I was beguiled, bewitched, stirred with memories (yes of iron-firm hair but also of the civil rights movement in the 60s. And I wanted to dance and sing-a-long. Just as well … Continue reading
Education and qualifications
McDonald’s awarding A-levels? I can feel a rant coming on. The education boffins have gone crazy. They can’t keep one system in place for more than ten years at a time without fiddling with it, and their habit of turning … Continue reading
The church in the countryside
Sounds like the title of a book – indeed I think it is. Yesterday, after the church service I looked round at a goodly number of people who had stayed for tea and coffee, and enjoyed the buzz of friendliness. … Continue reading