Author Archives: freda

Just to let you know I used the riskier sermon outline. Fewer notes and more room for stories. It seemed to be ther right choice. But one can never be sure. I am always surprised (and humbled) when people come … Continue reading →

The interesting thing about writing sermons and leading services is that the preacher brings to each situation a whole load of hang-ups. The first thing I was taught by a wise tutor, was that in three months any congregation will … Continue reading →

The webcam has been sitting on my desk for a week. Not connected to the PC yet. As I drift bleary-eyed into a new day, I wonder why I ever thought it was a good idea. Maybe tomorrow.

Took Misty on her first big walk from home this morning. We were following the route I used to take with Dana, the retriever. What would the new pup make of it, I thought?  Scrabbling at my legs to be … Continue reading →

I have a sermon to write for Sunday – an unusual occurrence these days. So what have I been doing? Anything except sitting at my computer and writing it. It was ever thus.

Should it be another rant about insurance companies? I have been involved in several telephone conversations again this morning about the recovery of my excess…… Should it be the second instalment of the Misty and siskin affair, whereby the bird … Continue reading →

Picture the scene…… a calm, frosty night and Misty’s last outing of the day into the garden. The Minder (me) idly watches the puppy snuffling under some plants next to the house. Suddenly, great excitement, Misty dives into the earth and … Continue reading →

I have discovered that I may be a sick canary. You may like to take the test too, whilst I ponder how to get fitter. Even as I write that down I can hear a voice in my head saying … Continue reading →

Today in church, people all over the world will be thinking about the story of the paralytic man who was let down through a hole in the roof so that he could gain access to Jesus and his healing power. … Continue reading →

We are off in the campervan today to do a shakedown cruise with Misty. It remains to be seen how she gets on. We could either be very frazzled or absolutely delighted. Either way, she has to get used to … Continue reading →