My boys love superheroes. If you ask them what they want to be when they grow up, a superhero is often listed amongst the other, well, more ordinary careers. For them the good guy always wins and the bad guys loses. (And yes if you ask them who the best superhero is their answer is Jesus!) It's one… Continue reading Brave.
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
School’s Out!
3pm. The school bell rings and children explode out of their classrooms headed for home. The school day is done. It's a strong demarcation to their day. For most of us though we live without the clear delineation of work and rest. The work emails demanding attention can continue to come long after we have left… Continue reading School’s Out!
Paradox
I stood at the door, baby in arms, seeing off my visitors. The closing conversation was of me telling them how blessed I was with my little chap. He's sleeping through the night, easy to wind and a dream to settle. All in all he's a little honey that I so love and enjoy. But as… Continue reading Paradox
You’re always on my mind
It would be fair to say that my little 7 week old baby is often on my mind. At this age he needs a lot of care and attention, from feeding to bathing and changing. I always have a listening ear for when he wakes from a nap (to tell the truth I miss him when he's… Continue reading You’re always on my mind
Blessed
It is well
In the 19th Century, Horatio Spafford received what must have been the most chilling and devastating telegram from his wife - "Saved alone." Caught in a shipwreck all four of his daughters had drowned, his wife alone surviving. Journeying to meet up with her, his ship sailed past the place where his daughters had perished. Yet in this time and… Continue reading It is well
Surely
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever." (Psalm 23:6) Arriving at hospital in labour, my preferred Obstetrician was not rostered on. But then as I was being admitted I heard her cheery hello and she walked into my room. She had just popped into the hospital to… Continue reading Surely
Aftermath
Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart." (Psalm 5:1-3) There is a before and there is an after in my life. A demarcation point if you like. In the before I lifted up my voice in worship, drawing near to… Continue reading Aftermath
The Heart of a Champion
There wasn't much about this horse to distinguish itself from others. He was rather nondescript. An ordinary racehorse. Yet in 1973 this horse named Secretariat came out of obscurity to win three main races known as the Triple Crown. Setting new track records in winning these races, he became one of the greatest race horses of all time. At one of… Continue reading The Heart of a Champion
Soul Talk
If you've ever found you're talking to yourself then you are in good company. A read of the Psalms and you'll find references to King David speaking to his soul. But while I might have caught myself mumbling about the need for a coffee or questioning myself as to why did I walk into this room, King David… Continue reading Soul Talk
Blue Skies & Lollipops 