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He prepares a table for me in the presence of my enemies …

It was my husband who spoke on this at church a few weeks ago, and it has been flitting in and out of my mind ever since. I would like it to rest in my heart. I need it to … Continue reading

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Bless this nest…

Today was one of our best … One of the three was baptised. Today was also briefly one of our worst … Two chose not to come to the five baptisms held at our church today. Two arrived back bringing … Continue reading

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Now …

We are two days into 2016. And I want to warn you, it’s a messy post tonight. It’s not some great inspiration for the year ahead, in fact it’s more like the ramblings of someone who felt like she “should … Continue reading

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Because sometimes the “most wonderful time of the year” can be a little complicated …

Yes, it’s Christmas time again — and yes I think I’ve gone a little overboard in the area of purchases again! And, yes, I know that I haven’t written for a while, probably due to all the Christmas shopping I’ve … Continue reading

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Unexpected

Have you ever had a prayer you’ve been praying for years, answered? You kept praying it because you knew it was right, deep down you knew that God could do this thing if He chose to. You just weren’t sure if … Continue reading

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Silence is golden …

I spoke before I thought, yes I do that occasionally, unusual for an INFJ. “Boy, take your headphones off, you’re being rude.” He was in the back of the car playing on his iPad. His friend was also in the … Continue reading

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Making lemonade …

It was a serious tone he used. “Mum I have to tell you something about the other house.” “Right!” He was kind to me, he went on almost instantly before my mind got to run wild. “There’s going to be … Continue reading

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Be anxious for nothing…

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, … Continue reading

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Parting is such sweet sorrow…

He’s not going to be reading this anytime soon. But one day he will, and there are days like today that I want him to know about. Not now – but when he’s older. Today sees him start another stage … Continue reading

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Less trying, more relying…

Every second week something happens. I’m not sure how best to describe it because, honestly, as I consider writing this I’m anticipating what you will think of me as a result. I expect that you will think, Well Anne it’s … Continue reading

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