Reflections

The Prodigal’s father I remember with joy the birth of my boys, Overwhelmed by new life placed in my hands, Those tiny screwed up faces and precious small lives The future, the key to my plans. Their characters so different they grew day by day. Each achievement caused my heart to swell My precious own…

The Difficulty of Life Musings on Psalm 23   When first I followed Jesus, I put on glasses of pink, Most of my experience was based on what others would think. I knew that I was forgiven, part of God’s eternal plan, But still my life was guided by the thoughts of my fellow man.…

Balanced Life It’s so easy to lose the time, To speed through jobs, To reply, “I’m fine”’ To charge into the next demand, To show I’m able To fulfil life’s plan. To run in circles which tighten daily, To endure the stress, To smile gaily. To squash those doubts, that inner need, To carry on…

“Who is this arrogant man, who challenges the Lord? A man of giant size, complete with javelin, spear and sword. What right has he to speak in such a disrespectful way? Claiming that he will beat us all and therefore win the day. Let us go and face his boast our trust in God complete.…