Today I had the honour of baptising Maisie, who I've got to know over the last few months. I chose the reading from Psalm 45, verses 1-2 and 6-9. Here they are: My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses for the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer.You [...]
Tag: faith
Praying for Southport
I am so numb and shocked by the news of what happened in Southport yesterday. I can't stop thinking about those families who 24 hours ago dropped their children off at a summer holiday yoga session, and then never saw their child alive again. It doesn't matter where evil happens in the world, it is [...]
1000 days as a Mum
It's true what they say; the days are long but the years are short! Here I am, 1000 days of Sophia and also 1000 days as a Mum. Officially, anyway! So, how to mark that? With a blog, of course! I was planning to spend yesterday evening crafting this blog by the fire, but in [...]
Talitha
Luke 8.40-42, 48-56 When I was a curate, that is, doing vicar apprenticeship, I learned lots from the vicar who was my mentor and boss. I learned an awful lot from Mark, I learned so much about what to do, and, as all curates do, a little bit how I would like to do things [...]