As much as possible throughout these winter months my day has begun sitting here in front of an open door. Yes – it’s been cold at times – challenging even – but the rewards have been great – the feel of the air – often very fresh – best of all the feel of…

I find it interesting that as I sit and allow the quiet to fill me – images and truths flash across my mind. To breathe in these truths – to allow them to drop deep into my spirit – gives me a sense of joy and peace – of strength and hope – makes my…

As I’ve sat and reflected in the mornings during this extremely important week in the life – death – and resurrection of Jesus – I’ve been once again struck by the realisation that He Knew – He knew – all that was to happen to Him – yet – went through with it! In life…

Being closed in this morning due to the driving rain – it’s hard to believe that yesterday was like a summer’s day! How wonderful it was to be outside – to potter in the garden – enjoy a drink sitting in the warmth of the sunshine. Somehow – I don’t think I’ll be doing that…

At this time of the year I find myself itching to get out into the garden – to tidy up after the winter – to plan for the coming months – maybe ‘redesign ‘ a little! I love a garden – love designing – planting – ‘pottering’ When we viewed the house we have now…

    What struck me this morning was the sheer radiance of the sun – not only in it’s brightness – but also in it’s warmth. I felt much like I expect a cat feels when it stretches out and purrs in the warmth of the sun! I felt myself stretch and relax – sigh with delight as I…

          A picture of winter land beauty feeds my eyes this morning – the sun is shining on the pristine whiteness of the snow covered countryside – so inspiring – so enticing – inviting in it’s purity. So different from when I viewed it a couple of days ago – as we fought our…

The wind was howling round the house this morning – blowing across the open fields – bringing the rain with it. I opened the French doors gingerly – not being sure of which way the wind was blowing. At first all seemed well and I sat back feeling blessed that I could be sheltered yet…

I just love the variety that has come into my life over the years – the places we’ve lived – the people we’ve met – the things we’ve done. OK – so I appreciate that there are people out there who prefer the ‘predictable’ – the sameness – of staying in one place – with…

Sitting in the quiet of the morning I realised that even in the quietness there are things that can distract me. My mind can wander – or be so full of things that are happening in my life and the lives of others.   I find myself ‘caught up’ in ‘life’ – call out to…