Jesus – Sunlight Through the Shadows

Filling Our Bowls

On most of the surfaces in the room where I write these blog posts, I have china dishes of all shapes and sizes, many inherited from my mother. Two of these in particular always catch my eye. The first is this small round dish with a picture of roses painted inside. I’ve had this dishContinue reading “Filling Our Bowls”

Taking a Dip

We’ve recently returned from a holiday in Sorrento on the Amalfi coast of Italy. Though we enjoyed ourselves, the weather was rather hotter than we’d hoped: I always struggle with temperatures above 23⁰, particularly if the humidity is high too. The day I started drafting this blog post saw the highest recorded temperature for theContinue reading “Taking a Dip”

Passing the Message On

I’m not very good at judging the size of crowds. If I go to an event and someone asks me afterwards how many people were there I always struggle to answer. If it’s a number I’ve been able to count on my fingers, then I’m fine but beyond that, I can’t tell if there wereContinue reading “Passing the Message On”

A Journey to God’s Heart in Prayer

Recently I’ve begun making plans with my husband to fly to Italy for a week’s holiday in a few months’ time and we’re now working through all the admin which is involved: passport renewal, travel insurance, transport to the airport, currency, luggage allowance. Now, a few weeks after booking and inspired by a worship serviceContinue reading “A Journey to God’s Heart in Prayer”

RSVP

In these days when much of our communication is digital, I’m sure I’m not the only person who misses the thud of a fat envelope on the doormat containing a long, news filled letter from a friend or relation. A WhatsApp message, even one full of pictures, just isn’t the same. I like to readContinue reading “RSVP”

I Followed Women

I followedAwakened by instinctAs dawn broke. I followed womenKeeping respectful distanceAs they wound through quiet streets. I followed women quietlySlipping through sun’s strengthening raysAs they left the sleeping city. I followed women quietly clusteredCurious about their destinationAs they hurried furtively. I followed women quietly clustered closeCarrying jars and clothsAs they came near Golgotha. I followedContinue reading “I Followed Women”