Early Sunday evening, and I would love to lay down and take a nap; but it is too late for that. I got back to the house at about 3.30 pm—which would have been an excellent time to have a kip. Especially since “The Maverick” is working this evening. Instead, I check my e-mail, …
Yesterday was Sunday. Once a quarter I have the privilege of leading the intercessions during worship service. I quite enjoy writing prayers, because I am not just writing what comes to mind–I am actively thinking about what to pray for and how to pray. Often, as I think about my family, my community …
Monday is a good day to do laundry. A load of laundry is tumbling in a warm dryer, and another load is in the midst of a three-hour cycle which includes a pre-wash stage and then the regular wash. Another load is on my bed ready to be folded and put away. I must …
Wednesdays and Fridays I walk to the Parish Office to work. Although I’m scheduled to be there from 9.00 am to 11.00 am, I am often there much longer—sometimes till almost 5.00 pm. But I am thankful that I can serve the parish, the church, in this way. On average, it takes me …
Plodding home this afternoon I happened to look across the street; one of those “rolling screen” advertising stands caught my attention. They are quite common here in England. They are on street corners and shopping parades, standing about seven feet tall, with back-lit adverts that roll up, then back down every minute or so. …
“Is not your reverence your confidence? And the integrity of your ways your hope? “Job 4:6 I gave up making resolutions many years ago. All too often resolutions are made out of guilt, shame, those terrible whispers; “I should do…”; “I shouldn’t do…” “I need to…” And when the emotional fuel we’ve pumped into …
Happy New Year—2014. I’m sitting here wondering what I achieved in 2013. Well, not as many blog postings as I had anticipated writing. Even the basic chemistry student knows that all chemistry happens by the elements trying to find that balance between alkaline and acid. The chemistry of 2013 held elements of acid …