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Merle's Reflections 2017

Merle's reflections 2017
Merle's reflections are taken from observations on the circumstances and events of life. It is good to reflect - not so we get tangled in our introspection but in order to pause and see things more from God's perspective.

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Merle's Christmas reflections

Merle is writing a series of thoughts and reflections leading up to the Christmas season. Click the picture of the card to read her third reflection, 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year'.

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In the stillness

As part of Merle's Christmas gift from her son they visited RSPB Minsmere last week and Merle reflects on the benefits of the peace and stillness she finds there.

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Finish the job

On a recent holiday to Dartmoor Merle visited the Devon fishing village of Brixham and reflected on lessons we can learnt from its turbulent history, in particular the length of time it took to complete the breakwater to the harbour wall.

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On the beach

As she enjoyed a sunny morning at Southwold, Merle observed the activity on the beach and reflected upon the importance of being involved, positive and of enjoying to the full the life God has entrusted to us.

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The unexpected

How many things can happen within the space of one month that cause us to change direction? In response to an out-of-date passport and the recent disasters in Manchester and London, Merle reflects on how we react to the unexpected.

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The lethargy of life

Following a day out to visit local bluebell woods, Merle reflects on the importance of making sure that we're not too busy, or too lazy, to take time out to do the things we enjoy.

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180-degree turn

​Merle reflects on how easy it is to make false assumptions or head in the wrong direction on our journey through life follwing an eventful day out to Felixstowe.

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Don't get caught out

Weeds growing out of sight in Merle's garden caused her to reflect on how easily we can get caught out by putting things off and the effect that has on others.

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Down the drain

A burst water pipe left unrepaired for 4 days over the New Year bank holiday weekend caused Merle to reflect on things we may waste in our lives - and lessons we can learn for the future.​


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  • Home
  • Church Community
    • About HCC
    • Our history
    • HCC Community - Worship songs
    • HCC Community - Thoughts and readings February 2021
    • HCC Community - Thoughts and readings January 2021
    • HCC Community - Thoughts and readings December 2020
  • Teaching
    • Sunday talks
    • Bible study
    • John's Bible Insights >
      • 'In Christ'
      • A weak conscience
      • When it all goes wrong
      • The practice run
      • Love in human form
    • Halesworth Community News articles
    • John's notebook
    • Tim's notebook
    • Merle's nature blog
    • Merle's reflections
    • Articles
  • Understanding Yourself
    • Introduction to understanding
    • Understanding temperaments
    • Understanding identity
    • Understanding depression
    • Understanding anxiety
    • Understanding ME/CFS
  • Understanding Family
    • Expectant parents
    • New arrivals
    • Understanding children
    • Family life
    • Understanding men
  • Courses
    • Online course
    • Understanding Children course
    • Understanding Yourself weekends