This image, for me, immediately brought to mind the song "I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart". It was a song I used to sing at Sunday School. In Church Halls we gathered around a teacher playing the keyboard or a guitar, and sang the words written on large pieces of cardboard. No… Continue reading I’ve got the joy!
Tag: Love
Birthday Joys
Today our household celebrated a birthday. My 2nd son turned six today. The look of pure joy on his face, his outbursts of “oh my gosh!!” as he opened his presents to discover gifts that he had long hoped for, were a delight. From Thunderbirds to Superman Lego to Super Pocoyo and Om nom (yes… Continue reading Birthday Joys
Do…
The Running Man
I don't do running. When I do attempt to, it tends to end with a spectacular fall on my behalf. I have fallen running downhill, running uphill and even running on the flat. To confess, I was often wearing heels at the time, not the wisest choice for running. And truth be told these occasions were… Continue reading The Running Man
You are loved
Let All
Let Love
Little Matters
A lego mini batman figure. Clasped tightly in my 3 year olds' hand as we ran errands today. From the school drop off, to the café visit (ok not such an errand) to the shops. Then all of a sudden it was not there. Gone. But where? We retraced our steps, not once but twice.… Continue reading Little Matters
For God…
Be kind…to yourself
Last night at a conference, I was struck by the line in a song – ‘Your heart is kind.” Our God is a kind God. He treats us with kindness. He continually demonstrates kindness to us. How precious is your lovingkindness, O God! (Psalm 36:7) For His lovingkindness is great toward us, and the truth… Continue reading Be kind…to yourself