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Roots

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017Debbie 1
This is the view from our new dishwashing spot. The blossom has come and gone in the few months we’ve lived here, I [...]

A Taste of Home

April 20, 2017April 20, 2017Debbie Comment
In our last few hours in South Africa, I found myself standing at the hob cooking brunch for our crew of well-wishers. I [...]

Easter Uncertainty

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017Debbie 1
Today we ate hot cross buns for breakfast (salted caramel and chocolate chip) and I wondered if this is as close as I [...]

The fog of transition

March 19, 2017March 19, 2017Paul 2
  As you may have noticed we have been fairly quiet here blog recently. Those of you who regularly read our thoughts will [...]

Deconstruction & Doubts

January 8, 2017January 8, 2017Debbie 4
Saying the word Doubt out loud to a friend brought tears with it, but also relief. I finally turned to face the thoughts [...]

2017: Foundation

January 1, 2017January 2, 2017Debbie 2
Happy New Year 2017! “It is true that we are called to create a better world. But we are first of all called [...]

Dear Boy

December 18, 2016December 18, 2016Debbie 2
Last week I wrote about our honorary family in Sosh. This is what I would have loved to say to one of the [...]

Grafted into the Family Tree 

December 11, 2016December 12, 2016Debbie
One of our young friends here likes to refer to us as Mummy & Daddy, and our baby as his son. It makes [...]

Creative Justice

December 4, 2016December 4, 2016Paul Comment
We regularly have children round at our house, hanging out, colouring, playing with the baby’s toys, doing homework. We get to see the children’s [...]

A Quiet Saint

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016Debbie 1
The women of the community will be peeling vegetables together tonight, in preparation for the funeral of a friend tomorrow. I will miss [...]

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suz - Pocket Prayer :: Diary :: Rhythm of Life

I love that wisdom about simplifying your life by making choices ahead of time. it's so true and I forget it so often. You're a gem.

frances mcgeoch - Pocket Prayer :: Diary :: Rhythm of Life

Wonderful, thank you. A wise and timely reminder that our habits can move us closer to God and to each other.

Debbie - Pocket Prayer :: Receipts :: Examen

Thanks Frances. The course has been such a gift to me.

frances mcgeoch - Pocket Prayer :: Receipts :: Examen

Debbie, This is beautiful,
Thank you for spreading the word !
Frances x

Paul - Pocket Prayer :: Pennies :: Breath Prayers

Thanks Allan, I'm so glad it was helpful for you. I think finding these simple ways to turn our hearts towards God make prayer easier to reach for. Debbie

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