"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
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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
God is my Pace-setter
The Lord is my pace-setter, I shall not rush He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals; He provides me with images of stillness, Which restore my serenity. He leasds me in the way of efficiency through calmness of mind and His guidance is peace. Even though I have a great many things to… Continue reading God is my Pace-setter
The Timely Text
It wasn't the grandest of gestures from a friend. It didn't involve flowers or an extravagant gift. It wasn't a voucher for a spa treatment. But it was the most extraordinarily timed and perfect gift possible - that of a simple text message. Friday wasn't going well, a health scare had me slipping away from the… Continue reading The Timely Text
Daily Grace
It's tempting, habitual even, to worry about what is ahead. Sometimes about what is happening tomorrow, next week or even next year. We can worry about work, about events coming up, changes that are to happen. We can worry as to how we will cope - or will we cope? Will God give us strength and grace to… Continue reading Daily Grace
The Mundane Days
“What will you do in the mundane days of faithfulness?” (Martin Luther) Of the many signs of spring around at the moment there is none more prominent in my garden than my oak tree. As if overnight new leaves have sprouted and what seemed to be bare branches are now awash with fresh green leaves.… Continue reading The Mundane Days
On Mountains High
Acoustics
Theatres, recording studios, and even home media rooms have all had a lot of time and money perfecting the acoustics. From special wall treatments to ceiling panels, and probably a host of other "things" of which I have no idea! All techniques and tools to enhance the art of listening. The aim of bringing clarity, purity to the sound being made. I'm no… Continue reading Acoustics
A Treasure Hunt
"It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings." (Proverbs 25:2) You have to love treasure hunts. Starting off with merely a clue and tracking down the treasure hidden away. Not that I've done many treasure hunts myself - the last probably being when… Continue reading A Treasure Hunt