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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
Tag Archives: worship
Pyjama morning
It’s been years since I’ve had a pj-day, and today was an ideal opportunity. I’ve been on my own this weekend – Misty and I in charge, as it were. (She thinks she is in charge.) Anyway, I am never … Continue reading
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Tagged fundamentalism, human rights, Misty, Prayer, prejudice, Sexuality, worship
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Transfiguration
To make an act of worship, we bring ourselves: perhaps a little tired; perhaps a little preoccupied; expecting much, expecting little. And we bring our thoughts: some thankful and happy; some worried and anxious; some … Continue reading
Sunday Treat
Talking of Birthday Treats – (sorry, it does go on a bit doesn’t it?) – this morning’s has been a good one. I managed to get to church for the first time in 4 weeks. Joining in via cd recording … Continue reading
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Tagged ageing, Day off, health, retiral, sabbath, spirituality, work, worship
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Gentle care
Got up this morning to stagger through to the shower, only to discover that my back is still twisted up from a fall I had during the week. (The result of an argument with my desk and a swivel chair.) … Continue reading
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Tagged back-pain, Glenorchy Church, Iona Community, Prayer, recording, Sacred Space, Service, worship
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Jeremiah friend or foe?
One of the senior members of my last church once asked me what I thought of Jeremiah; I have to confess that I mumbled about the prophet being one of doom, gloom and misery. The other day I found myself … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, church, Jeremiah, justice, love, preachers, The Shack, worship
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