Stuff about me
I am a Church of Scotland minister living by the sea. This blog holds my current ramblings on faith ... life and all the random clutter in my head. My old blog from June 2006 – August 2010 was called Rumours of Angels. It is now private view only. If you would like permission to view just leave a comment.
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Category Archives: coffee
Trading Joy
The trading of joy comes naturally because it is of the nature of joy to proclaim and share itself. Joy cannot contain itself, as we say. It overflows. Frederick Buechner This was this morning’s thought from inward/outward, and it came through just … Continue reading
Posted in coffee, Joy, laughter, Ministry, quotes, Stress, worship
Tagged Frederick Buechner
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Still off sick…
This was posted on Facebook this morning and it sums up my life quite well. This is how I look and feel these mornings after two months of coughing and wakeful nights. Things can only get better… I hope
Posted in coffee, Hope, laughter, Lent and Easter
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Faith has me…
it’s faith that has me not the other way round i try to shake it loose and i don’t know whether it’s habit ingrained or the god i can’t believe in but somehow i am wrapped in this story and … Continue reading
Posted in coffee, Faith, growing up, Perspective, Poetry, Prayer
Tagged hold this space
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Just imagine…
An appropriate piece for this Christian Aid Week when we see how a coffee bean can transform a village: They are right, those who doubt what we do. It is purely the product of over-active imaginations. Who but the foolish would … Continue reading
Work rules…
Here is another great quote about work: “How to work better. 1. Do one thing at a time 2. Know the problem 3. Learn to listen 4. Learn to ask questions 5. Distinguish sense from nonsense 6. Accept change as … Continue reading
Peace and laughter…
May today there be peace within… May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have … Continue reading
Posted in coffee, Friendship, Poetry, Prayer, Preaching
Tagged Saint Therese of Lisieux
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