Monthly Archives: June 2011

Up close and personal with God’s creation

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

My husband and I have a bit of a thing about insects. If we can get up close to them, we love to photograph them, as only that way can you see the beautiful detail and colouring that so many … Continue reading →

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Creating stories that build trust in God – Genesis 41:15-30 and 39-40

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Joseph. Joseph of “Technicolour Dream-coat” fame. The ‘leading man’ in one of the best stories in the Bible. Born to be talked about, and even sung about. Possibly tall, dark and handsome. Definitely, the focus of my attention on my … Continue reading →

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Trusting the testimony of Christians in our Armed Forces

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

  On Thursday, I had the privilege of meeting, praying and worshipping with Christian members of our Armed Forces, at their main Day of Prayer event at St Clement Danes in London. I was there on behalf of Mothers’ Union … Continue reading →

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Pressing the pause button – intermissio

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

There are all sorts of reasons why people need to pause, take time out to think and re-assess (the past, present or future – usually the connection between all three). For Christian’s that process involves holding ourselves before God, and … Continue reading →

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Under the gaze of God: Confession for Pentecost – Acts 2:1-12

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

We normally have an awesome open-air service for Pentecost out in the blazing sunshine. This year we had what I’m told was an awesome service… inside! It fell to me to lead this year, with a Reader colleague preaching using … Continue reading →

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Fighting for creative space

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

In blogging terms it’s been a draught patch where much of what I’ve been experiencing and reflecting on hasn’t been stuff I could blog about. There are other reasons, but some of this has been because a good friend and ‘mother … Continue reading →

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