The countdown to Christmas is well underway in my household. From how many days left at school before Christmas, to how many sleeps. You name it, the boys are counting it and this is even before the Advent Calendar makes its appearance! That's part of the excitement about Christmas. The anticipation of the day to come, the expectation for… Continue reading 3 2 1 Countdown – {Advent}
Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
Look Up
It took me by surprise. Walking up the path from Kindy, (well rushing actually since I needed to get to the office), I glanced up and was caught by the brilliance of the clear blue sky above. Not a cloud in sight, just the depth and radiance of the blue sky. So clear you could… Continue reading Look Up
Pursuit
“You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you” (Psalm 63:1) The police car, lights flashing, siren blaring, shot past me in pursuit of someone. A police car in pursuit means that they were focussed on the chase and who they were chasing. Determined, relentless. This was no car on a sedate Sunday afternoon drive, meandering… Continue reading Pursuit
A different kind of brave
"There are many different kinds of brave. There is the bravery of thinking of others before yourself." ~ Mrs Darling, from Peter Pan.
Let…
Sometimes life is just plan tough, and exhausting and stressful. Even a day off to see a movie became arduous as a migraine pounded (payback for the midday movie perhaps?!). It was easy to feel lost in the mountain of laundry or overwhelmed by the length of the to-do list not to mention the email inbox!… Continue reading Let…
Be Gallant
"Here's the thing, none of us get out of life alive. So be gallant, be great, be gracious and be grateful for the opportunities that you have." Inspiring words from an 18 year old cancer sufferer at his Senior Prize giving. Words written before his diagnosis. The speech itself has gone viral. The lesson in… Continue reading Be Gallant
He restores my soul
Fighting a migraine for several days and I was left exhausted. Physically, mentally, emotionally. I commented to my husband that it's at these times that my mind is not kind to me. Thoughts of failure, guilt, discouragement seem to assail me and I have little energy to fight them away. I am vulnerable, tears come readily. Feeling… Continue reading He restores my soul
My Sacred Life
"Sometimes we worship Him through a hymn and sometimes it's through a talent He gave us that we put on display in amazing ways - like acting." (Hugh Jackman) All of life is sacred. In every moment of every day we have the opportunity to give honour and glory to God. God does not compartmentalise… Continue reading My Sacred Life
Disturb us Lord….
Be Thou My Vision
It's a famous hymn, it's origins dating back to Ireland some 1500 years ago. Believed to have been written by an Irish poet, St Dalian who had lost his sight and his lost vision inspired the opening line - "Be thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart." But does this hymn, this prayer have an application to us… Continue reading Be Thou My Vision
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