Real or Fake

Real or Fake

Real or Fake Every November we have that discussion in our family – are we going ‘real?’ Or are we staying ‘fake?’ What I mean is regards the Christmas tree.  In our loft, we have a fake Christmas tree. It is uniform, standard, with built in lights, reliable,...
The Spare Baby Jesus

The Spare Baby Jesus

The spare baby jesus  A number of years ago I worked in a Charity shop. One November morning, a lady arrived with some donations. She said that some of the contents of her bag might be useful for Christmas. So I lifted out several items, and then at the base of the...
What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS I recently attended a funeral of a very special lady we know, and the one song to be played that was chosen by the family was this well-loved hymn. The words are so powerful and meaningful for every season of life, but particularly in...
Being Different

Being Different

Being Different  As I was driving along in my car recently, a song came on the radio which made me tap my fingers against the steering wheel, smile, and sing along. It was a song by the Bee Gees, written back in 1978, called ‘Staying Alive’. Some of you might know...
Holy Overshadowing

Holy Overshadowing

Holy Overshadowing I recall my grandmother telling me many times of how they would read Psalm 91 a lot during the second world war. It brought them immense comfort and hope. When the sirens would wail, one of her sisters would hide in the cupboard underneath the...