[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series] An empty tomb. The soldiers bribed to say they slept, their guard not kept. Discouraged followers transformed …
The sleekness of ash tree branches is so lovely, isn't it? and their lovely greyness with the black buds. Is it meant to be moonsliver or moonsliver? Rhiannnon
Interesting biography and the service details The De Profundis sounds like an adaptation of Psalm 130 in my Bible, but maybe there was a different numbering. It's nice they wanted to pray for her to have the forgiveness she had desired, but that...
It is sad when present-giving as a guilt hassled feeling has dominated Christmas, rather than remembering the Gift from God given to us and thanking him for it.
So many people probably wish the 'exchanging' idea could be dropped, and a...
So much confusion and mix-up and antagonism, and the ceremonials that cloud the issues of salvation by faith in what the Son was sent to do. But much in the way of kindness and peaceful living and patience in ill health. As usual, I would love to...
Intereesting discussions! There is such a tendency nowadays to over-romanticise marriage, and presenting an unrealisitc picture, to encourage abandonment at any disagreements. And also to misunderstand the differences in role that there are, and...
Neat adn thoughtful. Rhiannon
Posted on Sat, 04 Dec 2021
Neat adn thoughtful. Rhiannon
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Like Di, I particularly liked
Posted on Sat, 04 Dec 2021
Like Di, I particularly liked that first descriptive stanza. Must be a lovely corner to follow through the seasons. Rhiannon
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The sleekness of ash tree
Posted on Thu, 02 Dec 2021
The sleekness of ash tree branches is so lovely, isn't it? and their lovely greyness with the black buds. Is it meant to be moonsliver or moonsliver? Rhiannnon
Read full commentPosted in A is for Angel and Ash Tree
I'm sorry, Di. I don't know
Posted on Fri, 03 Dec 2021
I'm sorry, Di. I don't know how I missed this series! My concentrarion isn't too good at present.
I like the contrast of the emptiness of baubles with real fruit decorating trees. Does the 'unput' refer to that human hands haven't been...
Read full commentPosted in B is for Bauble and Rowan Berries
Interesting biography and the
Posted on Wed, 01 Dec 2021
Interesting biography and the service details The De Profundis sounds like an adaptation of Psalm 130 in my Bible, but maybe there was a different numbering. It's nice they wanted to pray for her to have the forgiveness she had desired, but that...
Read full commentPosted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 15
It is sad when present-giving
Posted on Fri, 26 Nov 2021
It is sad when present-giving as a guilt hassled feeling has dominated Christmas, rather than remembering the Gift from God given to us and thanking him for it.
So many people probably wish the 'exchanging' idea could be dropped, and a...
Read full commentPosted in Christmas Is Cancelled Part Two.
Quite a task! And
Posted on Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Quite a task! And drawing together the different work of these two ladies. Rhiannon
Read full commentPosted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 14
Many thoughts here. You evoke
Posted on Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Many thoughts here. You evoke the dark gloomy November days, though noting the skies can be bright with meteor showers.
Maybe that is why the association for some with thoughts of foggy fear for the dead or 'purgatory-bound'. So much...
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So much confusion and mix-up
Posted on Wed, 17 Nov 2021
So much confusion and mix-up and antagonism, and the ceremonials that cloud the issues of salvation by faith in what the Son was sent to do. But much in the way of kindness and peaceful living and patience in ill health. As usual, I would love to...
Read full commentPosted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 13
Intereesting discuttions!
Posted on Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Intereesting discussions! There is such a tendency nowadays to over-romanticise marriage, and presenting an unrealisitc picture, to encourage abandonment at any disagreements. And also to misunderstand the differences in role that there are, and...
Read full commentPosted in Maria and the Bellasis Family 12
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