Preparations

I came across this sixteenth century poem today. Yet if his majesty our sovereign lordShould of his own accordFriendly himself invite,And say “I’ll be your guest to-morrow night.”How should we stir ourselves, call and commandAll hands to work! “Let no man idle stand.Set me fine Spanish tables in the hall,See they be fitted all;Let there

Epiphany – what does it mean for us today?

Epiphany –  a moment of sudden and great revelation or realisation  (OED). In Biblical terms the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented y the Magi of three kings. (Matthew 2:1-12.) My husband likes to say that he had an epiphany four and a half years ago while riding his motor cycle along the

Straying from the Path

1 Peter 2: 25 For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd…”           Luke 14v:10 “I… tell you, the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents.”                 Our dear old dog, Rufus, is fourteen years of age. He has cataracts and his hearing is not as sharp as it

Starry Starry Night

                                                          Philippians 2 V:15-16 You must shine among them like stars lighting up the sky as you offer them the message of life.                 We are fortunate to live in between two of Wales’ Dark Sky Reserves with the Brecon Beacon to the south and the Elan Valley to the north. There is something

God is our Shelter and Strength

Psalm 46: 1-3 God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help us in times of trouble. So we will be not afraid even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths; even if the seas roar and rage, and the hills are shaken by violence. I write these words

Autumn

James 5 v: 7 Be patient, then, my brothers, until the Lord comes. See how patient a farmer is as he waits for his land to produce precious crops.. He waits patiently for the autumn and spring rains. You must also be patient. Keep your hopes high, for the day of the Lord’s coming is

The Palm Tree

Psalm 92 v:12-15 12. The righteous will flourish like palm trees: they will grow like the cedars of Lebanon. 13: They are like trees planted in the house of the Lord, that flourish in the Temple of our God, 14. that still bear fruit in old age and are always green and strong. I have

Psalm 139 v 1-6: God’s complete and knowing care.

                1. Lord, you have examined me and you know me.                 2. You know everything I do; from far away you understand all my thoughts.                 3. You are with me whether I am working or resting: you know all my actions.                 4. Even before I speak you already know what I will

Here I am Lord, send me

Now after these things God tested the faith and commitment of Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” and he answered, “Here I am.” Genesis 22:1 In that dream the Angel of God said to me “Jacob!” and I said, “Here I am.” Genesis 31:11 The Lord called Samuel and he answered “Here I am.” 1

The Fruits of the Spirit

“”But the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control.” Galatians 5:22 Roses, clematis and hop vines climb intertwined over the rickety trellis, the flowers cascades downwards in an unruly fashion. Like a mop of unruly hair, these climbers need a regular trim to keep some semblance of order.             I enjoy