This is the title of a novel by Maggie O'Farrell. We read it for our book group and discussed it a couple of weeks ago. I highly recommend it for any one out there running book groups. (Or anyone just looking for a good book). The story centres around two couples, Lexie and Innes in the... Continue Reading →
Warning: I have character defects…
'Warning: I have character defects and I'm not afraid to use them' This was the slogan on the fridge magnet I bought for my husband this week. It was part of a peace-offering because we had had a long distance 'disagreement' ( that would be a row then). I think the bottle of red wine went further... Continue Reading →
Bob (the dog) does theology… again! (the meaning of communion)
I'm a little embarrassed to admit it but Bobby has (yet again) helped me solve a theological conundrum. I've been thinking about how we know stuff (see previous post Thinking without words) and what I've been wondering about is a phrase from Tom Wright. He says 'love is a way of knowing'? (Tom Wright Suprised by Hope 'Love is the deepest mode of knowing'... Continue Reading →
Finding the Still Point
The title above is the title of one of the most useful books on my bookshelf. I have given away about dozen copies of this book over the years. It is by Gerald O'Mahony, and although it is published under a series title called Exploring Prayer, it is actually about understanding your moods. It is... Continue Reading →
Through the Bible in … Three Years!
Okay, Okay I know reading through the Bible in one year is the gold standard for mega super Christian keenies but I'm a slow reader. Actually that's not true. However, I have recognised the fact that in my private devotions I like to do more than simply read: I like to mull, underline, highlight, make notes. I also... Continue Reading →