Monthly Archives: December 2005

Found in psalm 119 this week – some surprisingly comforting words. Give me back my life because of your unfailing love. In other words, not because I am worthy, not because I love, but because God loves.Always.

We live in an area surrounded by all sorts of fir trees.So what am I doing today? Looking for artificial trees o­n the web.Desperate isn't it.

I confess that I have not felt even slightly tempted to try flying the aeroplane.Anyway, it has given Him Behind the Wheel a headache.

Pleas for help to Him Behind the Wheel these days are likely to be met with a comment such as “Hold o­n while I land at Barra……” Yes – Christmas has come early. A flight simulator and joystick.

It just goes to show……it all depends o­n how you look at things….especially trees    

I did not manage to see all of the harrowing documentary o­n the Tsunami o­n BBC television last night. In o­ne respect I was relieved as the content was so sad, but o­ne thing overall came over very clearly, and … Continue reading →

When I was a working minister I used to tackle the Christmas Card list o­n the first Day Off of the month of December – ie today. However, now that I am retired I seem to continue with the practice … Continue reading →

I came across a little book I had forgotten about o­n my bookshelf. It is called Stations – places for pilgrims to pray, by Simon Bailey, an Anglican Priest. It shows how to bring prayer into the everyday places that … Continue reading →

Watched a film last night – My House in Umbria.  It starred Maggie Smith and Ronnie Barker, both of them fabulous in their roles. The plot consisted of layers of stories and suggestions of themes mainly based round the Maggie … Continue reading →

The powers-that-be must have paid attention to my blog last year. I complained about the naff Christmas Tree in Oban. This year's has single colour mauve lights, which look a lot better, even though the top of the tree is … Continue reading →