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'.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 In response to an out-of-date passport and the recent disasters in Manchester and London, Merle reflects on how we react to the unexpected.
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 In response to an out-of-date passport and the recent disasters in Manchester and London, Merle reflects on how we react to the unexpected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
