Month: April 2016

Learning to be happy…

Learning to be happy…

           It’s been over a month since the last post regarding singleness.  Other projects have taken my time attention, predominately the Mission Bell, a prayer publication I edit for the parish.  The latest edition of the Mission Bell is now completed, and this allows me to get back to the series on singleness.             …

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Privilege, Responsiblity and opportunity

Privilege, Responsiblity and opportunity

“We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth.” Andrew Murray Privilege:  “an ​advantage that only one ​person or ​group of ​people has, usually because of ​their ​position or because they are …

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Wasn’t Expecting That

Wasn’t Expecting That

         The council notified us and the other residents in our building that several blocks of flats were to receive the application of external wall insulation and other work.             As part of the preparation, a representative of the contractors came door knocking to advise me (and my neighbours) of health and safety measures and …

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Intercessions from Sunday, 17 April 2016

Intercessions from Sunday, 17 April 2016

19 “Again I say[a] to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”  Matthew 18:19-20 The Reader:  Lord, in Your …

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Mousing About

Mousing About

          Sometimes while I’m working Maisy will begin to whine.  I might try to get her to play, but she isn’t interested.  And if we have gone out shortly before I know she isn’t in need of a toilet run.  So, what does she want?  A cuddle!            Picking her up, I sit her on …

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Friday night feasting–pizza

Friday night feasting–pizza

bell pepper, cheese, ham and onion toppings           Two weeks ago I was looking for a little inspiration for dinner.  Knowing that “Maverick” doesn’t enjoy a take-away pizza as much as he does a homemade one, I dug out a recipe I’d found at www.allrecipes.com.  Recipe Link:  All Recipes Pizza Dough Recipehttp://allrecipes.com/recipe/6776/pizza-dough-i/           It seems …

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I want to ride my bicycle…but it is not happening today…

I want to ride my bicycle…but it is not happening today…

           Okay, so I was excited by the idea of having a bike to ride.  At first glance, the bike I was given looked to be in good shape.  I thought a good service would make it road worthy.  However, looks are deceiving.             “Maverick” was indeed sceptical when I brought the bike …

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Fancy a bit of shopping?

Fancy a bit of shopping?

          Are you one of those early shoppers?  With our family, we are always thinking of Christmas.  Basically, I give each family a home-made gingerbread house.  It’s a good tradition.  But I do like to buy gifts when I know what someone would like.               One of the things I …

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A Brilliant Surprise

A Brilliant Surprise

           What is better than an unexpected gift?  A personally, hand-made gift from a dear friend.  To be shown how much one is loved and appreciated through a special expression of friendship fill one’s heart with wonder.  Well, such events fill my heart.             Last Saturday afternoon, (10th April) I was watching television when …

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The Interrupted Night

The Interrupted Night

         Dreaming, I was; the kind of dream that had all the salient and succinct details been clear upon awakening would have made for an intriguing book.   So lost in the dream it felt real, yet I knew it to be illusion, a product of an active mind during sleep.           Through this state of …

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