God, as we start this time of waiting, we feel we have already spent so much of this year suspended, on hold. Waiting for reprieves that have not yet come. Waiting to embrace our families when it is still not safe to. Waiting for release, when we may start to truly rebuild our lives. WaitingContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 29th November 2020, Advent Sunday”
Monthly Archives: November 2020
Why does Advocacy Intimidate?
I came to a realisation today. My advocacy makes me intimidating. I am a woman. A mother. A wife. I have home to look after, children and a husband to care for, a role to play in society. Them’s the rules. Raising my voice to disturb the calm waters, make waves and speak up forContinue reading “Why does Advocacy Intimidate?”
The Waves of Grief
That feeling when you just have nothing left to give. No tears left to cry. No screams left in your red raw throat. The numbness has descended and all you can do is watch the world pass. For five minutes before you pull up your spine and face the world again. For five hours beforeContinue reading “The Waves of Grief”
A Prayer for Sunday 22nd November 2020
God of all, ever and always, bigger than words and vaster than imagining, As the tides turn and the seasons change, may we lean into our love for you. As we learn, grow, develop and progress, may we lean into our love for you. As we struggle, challenge, wrestle and tense, may we lean intoContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 22nd November 2020”
A Prayer for Sunday 15th November 2020
Spirit who inspires love, hope and union, we call upon You now. Tend to Your fruits in Your church today, across Your whole body of those who love You. Inspire us, revive us, call us to action or set us to fruitful, restorative rest. Instil in us a deep and loyal trust in Your plan,Continue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 15th November 2020”
A Prayer for Sunday 8th November 2020 – Remembrance Sunday
Today, we remember. All those who have died in warfare, as combatants or civilians. Today we remember. All those scarred by warfare, physically and mentally, and by the challenges of returning home to a world that just doesnt’t make sense any more. Today we remember. All those areas where war is still life, reality, dailyContinue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 8th November 2020 – Remembrance Sunday”
I need to Write, I need to Pause
I am so very tired right now. The world is exhausting. The news is relentless and overwhelming. Shepherding my family through this season is taking so much of my strength, and I thank God for Their well of replenshment freely offered or I don’t know what I would do quite frankly! God got sick andContinue reading “I need to Write, I need to Pause”
A Prayer for Sunday 1st November 2020
God of all, God of now, hear our prayer. There is so much uncertainty in the air. We are unclear, confused, with worries for the near future and fears for what lies ahead. Still us and calm our troubled souls. In this time of raging waters, be our anchor. In this time of fearsome winds,Continue reading “A Prayer for Sunday 1st November 2020”
Deconstructing Church 