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Advent 18

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

No pictures today but here’s one of my favourite carols sung in a very beautiful way. Wonder: Coffee. Son1’s Christmas performance. He showed excellent Robin dancing skills. Walking in the dark down the road, past the house where 10 years … Continue reading →

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Advent 14

Posted on December 14, 2019 by

Finding the wonder in: Morning 10k run to the sea. Sunshine streaming through the big fat clouds. Bacon sandwiches in the van. Putting the boys in front of Nativity and watching their joy. Finally thinking the sermon for tomorrow might … Continue reading →

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Advent 12

Posted on December 12, 2019 by

The wonder through the rain, murk and general gloom of this dark December day: Talking about hope in small group this morning, musing on light in the dark, what Joy really means and praying for our crazy world. Delighting in … Continue reading →

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Advent 5

Posted on December 5, 2019 by

The wonder of today. Found in: The sunrise, the pink and purple sky, the frosty ground and the dawn of another blue sky day. The chance to sit on the sofa for a while this afternoon with tea, a book … Continue reading →

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Advent 6

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

I’m in London. Wonder is found in the faces of old friends. In pottering around twisty London back streets admiring the architecture of this crazy place. In retreating to a safe place when it all got too much. There is … Continue reading →

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Advent 5

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

Tonight I read Son1 the story of Pandora’s Box (the child friendly one). The end hit me all over again. A tiny creature called Hope is left at the bottom of the box. Hope is then let loose into the … Continue reading →

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Advent 2

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

The wonder came this morning in the midst of a quiet Sunday before church, husbandface preparing lunch, the boys contentedly pottering around. It came in the 3 baptisms of people declaring loud that they felt accepted, known, loved and deeply … Continue reading →

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Advent, it’s Advent, it’s Advent time again…

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

If you had the time, or inclination, you could read back over the 12 or so years this blog has been in existence on the internet and see that one of the reoccurring themes is my obsession with Advent and … Continue reading →

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Advent 20

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

The wonder is still around. A foggy morning run over the downs. Winter trees appearing suddenly through the mist. Joy through the gloom all around. A morning off. Sermon prep. Embracing the silence. Sitting reading with my favourite. Heading to … Continue reading →

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Advent 19

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

The Advent wonder today is found in remembering 8 years ago- when we looked like this: We now look like this: This time 8 years ago we declared our unswerving commitment to each other and set sail in our little … Continue reading →

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