Category Archives: Life and Hope

Two Candles Burn at my Window ~ Evening of Remembrance 23rd March

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A New Year ~ Hope for the World

Here is a song for our age as we reflect on what the world might be like when we are all vaccinated and can live a more ‘normal’ life again. But will we be the same? Will we treat the … Continue reading

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Thankfulness and A Pause for Breath

Dear reader I apologize for not being here for a while, but our family have had a crisis. My parents are both still alive at 93 and 87 years, which is amazing, but a huge concern through this Covid crisis … Continue reading

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Quiet Time and the Joys of You Tube to Start the Day

In my morning quiet time, one of the positive things to come out in my life during lock down when I’ve had time to reflect, pray and listen, I’ve found the greatest joy to focus my mind has been to … Continue reading

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The Tree of Life ~ a Positive Reminder

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This is a time of giving freely and receiving without pride. Many groups have been set up all over the world to support those who are vulnerable and isolated during this pandemic. Folks have been in tears at the generosity, … Continue reading

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The Hertfordshire Way ~ Codicote to St Albans thanks to Jackie McCall

The following post written by Jackie McCall on her lovely walking blog evoked so many happy memories of my days growing up in the St Albans area: A dear friend who used to live in Wheathamstead Batchwood Golf Course where … Continue reading

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Gaze in fondness to the past or embrace the present, or both ~ Spiritual Reflection Part 7

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This Sunday morning I’ve listened to ‘Praise my Soul the King of Heaven,’ two versions, one in the familiar and well loved setting for me, St Paul’s Cathedral and one in the USA by a professional choir, where the lyrics … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace ~ Forgiveness ~ a spiritual pause for reflection Part 6

I promised an honest reflection on my journey of faith but this is the hardest post to write. In one of my earliest posts I explained that my memory of a card of encouragement when I was confirmed into the … Continue reading

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Be Not Afraid ~ As I Walked along the Fife Coast ~ Says it all

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Are any concerns too trivial for God to listen?

God answers prayers when we have major worries On Sunday I had a restless night and woke up on Monday morning feeling tired and drained of energy or inspiration. In the first month of this pandemic I had a few … Continue reading

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