I have mixed feelings about the second book of Samuel. I quite enjoyed reading the first half, although it threw up some interesting questions for me. For example, in chapter 3, there's the sad little love triangle between David, Michal and her husband Paltiel. Paltiel goes along weeping after Michal as she's taken away from [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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