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Join me this Advent on retreat
Haven’t had time to book an Advent retreat? Now you can access my Advent retreat online, at a time that suits you! Just set aside an hour and 45 minutes (you can spread it out however you wish) and prepare to experience God’s loving affirmation as you ponder Jesus from the start, Jesus in our…
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Encountering God through Poetry: Creating a pantoum on National Poetry Day
Today here in the UK I’ve learned that it’s National Poetry Day! This just so happened to coincide with me leading one of Coracle’s Space for God slots, where we coming together as a community to encounter God, and I led us in writing a pantoum, a kind of poem. (You are more than welcome…
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Meeting the Living Christ in the Holy Land
I welcome you to a pilgrimage/retreat in the Holy Land in February to encounter the living Christ. We’ll have a knowledgable local guide, and I’ll be there fostering the spiritual experience, as I lead prayer practices and times of encounter with God. We’re keen that as we walk where Jesus walked, we also have time…
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A five-star review!
I love this review of Transforming Love! I mean, 5 stars, what’s not to be grateful for? “A new richness” to the story of Mary, Martha and Lazarus. I also have received a 3 star review on a book from this very same mag, and thus I try not to rue the painful ones or…
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Friendship Fridays: My best friend by Liz Pacey
It’s a delight to hear of the deep friendship that Liz and Norman had in their marriage. Perhaps her reflections will lead you to pray for a married couple today? I never quite let my husband forget his statement that I was wearing a red track suit when we met. I have never owned such…
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Friendship Fridays: Walking with my friend by Helen Murray
Continuing the theme of taking a friend for a walk, which we explored last week, here’s Helen with a thought-provoking glimpse at a slice of life. Might you too enjoy a walk with this friend? I went for a walk with an old friend. He was pleased to hear from me, and accepted my invitation…
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Friendship Fridays: Taking my friends for a walk by Anne LeTissier
I adore this post by Anne! How encouraging to think that we might accompany someone on a walk – through the Spirit, as she prays for and with us. Who might you take for a walk today? One of my favourite ways to unwind is to walk the hills for a day; flask and sarnies…
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How friendship with Jesus changes us
“It won’t be taken away from her.” These words of Jesus seemed to jump off of the page as I led an imaginative prayer exercise on the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, and I welcomed them to sink deeply into my heart and mind. I’ve often related to Martha in the kitchen…
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Friendship Fridays: A Devotional Friendship by Michelle Ule
Sharing a love for Biddy and Oswald Chambers, Michelle and I feel a sense of camaraderie – our friendship exemplifies what Michelle writes about as she details the friendship of two women who have shaped the devotional experience of so many. I recommend both devotional classics highly. Which kindred spirit of yours could you encourage…
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Friends with Jesus
“Your flight has been canceled.” The notification popped up on my phone during team-building sessions. I tried to stay focused on the intense conversations about our personality styles while wondering what new travel plans I would need to embrace. Knowing that my driving nature can get things done but can also alienate others, I wanted…
