Hello and happy Monday (yes, it's Monday!). It's been a busy old week, with the most amazing 24 hours home in Retford! This week has also involved: choosing hymns, Baptism prep, church council meeting, home communion, Inspired podcast, Ecumenical Morning Prayer service, lunch with a friend, Tappy Toes, Musical Theatre class, Sunday worhsip and Open [...]
Reading: Matthew 18.21-35 Well, another Sunday, another tricky Bible reading! Last week, we were thinking about how Jesus told his followers what to do about falling out with each other. He said, don't moan about it, don't hold a grudge, just go and have a quiet word with the person who has upset you. Tricky [...]
It's Tuesday, I am sorry! I usually write this blog on a Monday evening and yesterday evening was, in a word, awful. Aidan didn't go down until after 9, Sophia didn't go down until after 10. I was frustrated and frightened, remembering how bad it was when every evening was like that a couple of [...]
I recently answered a post on a group of female clergy, where somebody was asking whether ministry and family life are actually compatible. This is what I said: 'What I'm realising is that there are days, weeks, when it's bloody hard and feels impossible. There are days, weeks, when the juggle is thrilling and fulfilling. [...]
