Category Archives: From the basement

I’ve written lots of things over the last few years, some I think are worth reading again. Search through the old boxes and see what’s down here.

Advent 21 Throwback Thursday…

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

Advent from the archives for one more time. This one because I really like my writing here. Also it’s good to look back and marvel that although things have been pretty bad around here this year I feel full of … Continue reading →

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Zechariah and Elizabeth (Advent recycled)

Posted on December 12, 2013 by

I love the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, if you have no idea what I’m talking about go away and read the whole of Luke chapter 1. Done it? Good. I love the images of this couple, serving away in … Continue reading →

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On Weakness pt1

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

This is the first in a few posts pondering the nature of weakness. I’ve come face to face with more than I’d like to admit of the darkness and weakness of my heart in the last 6 months. It’s not … Continue reading →

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60 years of My Mum.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Well the time has come for another one of those I love my family posts.  If you’ve been hanging around this blog at all you’ll be familiar with them.  One was the start of my brother’s road to marriage and … Continue reading →

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Advent 4

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

“God knows everything about you. He is thoroughly aware of all the personal struggles that threaten to undo you. He knows your history and your present life, all of it. And all he says to you is ‘Christ’.  In previous … Continue reading →

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Signs of growth

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

I think I’m starting to see that some people sitting down together each week reading the Bible and being honest about life together actually produces growth in myself and in others. I’ve spent so long in the past worrying about … Continue reading →

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The Everlasting Arms

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The wonderful Jason did this for Evangelicals Now. You might be able to tell where he got his inspiration…

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Fellow pilgrims.

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

One of the best things about this journey we are on is that we don’t have to walk it alone. We are accompanied by many people, both alive and dead, who have walked these roads before. The greatest is obviously … Continue reading →

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Where are we going?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by

It’s always helpful to keep the destination in mind on a journey. When walking up a mountain I need to know that there is a summit I am climbing to. When on a long bike ride or run I need … Continue reading →

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Another confession

Posted on August 4, 2010 by

I’ve just remembered. The other night I broke another cardinal prayer rule. When a husband and wife are together in a group you don’t get to pray for each other. That’s the rule folks. It’s weird, it might move over … Continue reading →

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