Author: Blueskiesandlollipops
Finding inspiration for everyday life in everyday life.
The Hiding Place
The other day my 2 year old and I made a hut out of sheets and blankets. We crawled into the snug place with cushions and had a delightful time. Whispering to each other, singing, cuddles. The sounds of the household - brothers playing downstairs, dad working in the garage, the washing machine going, seemed… Continue reading The Hiding Place
The Power of Kindness
When it comes to impacting our world, kindness doesn't strike me as the main tool of choice. Healing - Yes! Generosity - Yes! Prayer - Yes! Kindness to me felt like the fourth musketeer who didn't quite make the cut. Or the apple bulks up the salad and left over as everyone else has somehow managed… Continue reading The Power of Kindness
The Aroma of Coffee
“Do we harden against God like the egg or take the aroma of God like the coffee in testing situations?” anon I love the aroma of Coffee! Nothing like a whiff of a good espresso to make me want to indulge. Flat whites are my coffee of choice at the moment but I am partial… Continue reading The Aroma of Coffee
Be the Light
Sir, we would see Jesus
The little lame boy hurried to the passenger gate of the railway station as fast as his crutches and basket of fruit and candy would permit. As the passengers rushed through the gate, a young man accidentally hit the basket, knocking oranges and apples in every direction. He stopped only long enough to scold the… Continue reading Sir, we would see Jesus
Leap of Faith
I must confess, I was somewhat taken aback as to the absolute trust and confidence my 2 year old puts in my ability to catch him. Stuck at the top of a big slide, jumping into my arms was to him less of a risk than actually going down the slide. He had more faith than me. But… Continue reading Leap of Faith
The Waiting Place
Today I walked past a bus stop (to my car, yeah I'm not a public transport girl!) and I noticed the different postures of those waiting for the bus. One was standing to attention, like a soldier, eyes focused down the road to where the bus would come round the corner. Intent on the bus.… Continue reading The Waiting Place
The Rhythm of Life
"For the rhythm of life is a powerful beat. Puts a tingle in your fingers and a tingle in your feet." These are the words to a song that I've found myself singing - a homage to my school choir days. And as I have sung them, I have thought about the rhythm of life.… Continue reading The Rhythm of Life
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