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on September 18, 2018

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Dazzling Dandelions - Friend or foe?

You may have spotted that Dandelions are becoming a bit of a thing.....Apparently Facegroup communities in Singapore are desperate for the seeds, in awe of this beautiful, yellow flower, with its high vitamin and mineral content. UK gardeners watch on bemused, reflecting on the hours spent removing dandelions from the grass, and the mixed joys of watching children blow the seed clock heads, delighting in their pleasure but secretly cringing as they watch a million seeds take flight to be deposited all over the garden. Not so in Singapore. Perhaps this is a stark reminder that how we view things simply depends on our perspective. I wonder how often we see things and situations as obstacles or a nuisance, failing to notice that they are dazzling opportunities , or how often we pass by people not really seeing them and the gift they can be to the world. How often in following our desires for a neat grass do we get rid of a treasure? In his ministry, Jesus always noticed those others i

On Bulbs, Roots and Patience

A couple of weeks ago I planted gladiola bulbs and I have been patiently , that's not true actually , I have been waiting very impatiently, for them to show themselves above the soil, but day after day nothing. So, unable to stand it any more I began to dig around and I found the bulbs with lots of roots but no growth upwards and so I consulted online, which is what I should have done before digging them up. It would seem that these bulbs take their time to put down roots because they eventually grow so tall that in order to remain upright, they need to be deep rooted. That made a lot of sense and not just for gladioli. I was reminded of that lovely line in Exodus when Moses is leading the Israelites out of Egypt and Pharaoh is about to send his chariots after them. In front is the Red sea and behind are the chariots. The people are terrified and cry out in despair, but Moses answers his people saying "Do not be afraid, stand firm...the Lord will fight for you; you need onl

Burning Bushes

In Morning prayer this week week we read about Moses and the Burning Bush. I have been reflecting on Moses' curiosity. That he saw the bush, recognised that there was something unusual about it and went to look further. I had prayed this week that I might be open to seeing burning bushes, to sensing God's presence and being ready to look. On my walk this morning there was no 'burning bush' but there was Hawthorn, bursting with blossom out of the hedgerow. It seems to me to be the first blossom that really says Spring is here, and it comes before the leaves appear, almost as if it can't wait to tell us the Winter is over. God's speaks to us in all sorts of ways constantly reassuring us of his faithful love and presence even when we might be in a season of winter. I have used this quote a lot in the blog but it is just so good... " Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God, But only he who sees takes off his shoes; The res

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