Sheila Bridge Blog
Sometimes you find treasure in unexpected places. I've been reading The Great Gatsby for my book group. The opening chapters are full of wealthy people partying in beautiful places. But nothing is as idyllic as it seems. All the characters are desperately clutching for happiness whilst living ugly lives full of darkness: unfaithfulness, domestic violence and drunkenness. I wasn't enjoying... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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