Merle's reflections 2020
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 3 - Light in the darkness
As many people's Christmas celebrations have been changed and restricted, Merle reflects on the Christmas message of peace, joy, love and goodwill which never changes.
As many people's Christmas celebrations have been changed and restricted, Merle reflects on the Christmas message of peace, joy, love and goodwill which never changes.
Merle's Christmas reflections 2 - The joy of song
Despite the lack of more formal expressions of Christmas music this year, Merle encourages us to lift our spirits and still sing of Jesus' birth.
Despite the lack of more formal expressions of Christmas music this year, Merle encourages us to lift our spirits and still sing of Jesus' birth.
Merle's Christmas reflections 1 - Tradition
The Christmas celebrations in 2020 will pose a challenge for everyone. In her latest reflection Merle asks how we can make our mark this Christmas.
The Christmas celebrations in 2020 will pose a challenge for everyone. In her latest reflection Merle asks how we can make our mark this Christmas.
There's a way around everything
At this time of remembrance Merle reflects upon the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those responsible for this year's acts of remembrance and asks 'What is our response?'
At this time of remembrance Merle reflects upon the ingenuity and resourcefulness of those responsible for this year's acts of remembrance and asks 'What is our response?'
A cry for help
As Merle watched a cygnet being carried out to sea at Southwold harbour she reflected upon how we can cry out to god in times of crisis in our lives.
As Merle watched a cygnet being carried out to sea at Southwold harbour she reflected upon how we can cry out to god in times of crisis in our lives.
'I must!'
Merle reflects upon the struggles and difficulties of life as lockdown has eased but we live with continuing restrictions and uncertainty. She encourages us to slow down and find a way to make life work.
Merle reflects upon the struggles and difficulties of life as lockdown has eased but we live with continuing restrictions and uncertainty. She encourages us to slow down and find a way to make life work.
Too much of a good thing
As Merle tackled an area of her garden which had become overgrown, she reflected upon the importance of tackling the roots of problems in our lives, rather than going for a quick fix.
As Merle tackled an area of her garden which had become overgrown, she reflected upon the importance of tackling the roots of problems in our lives, rather than going for a quick fix.
Surprises
Merle reflects upon the joy of a surprise phone call and the importance of taking those positive things we learned during lockdown forward with us.
Merle reflects upon the joy of a surprise phone call and the importance of taking those positive things we learned during lockdown forward with us.
Unquenched beauty
As Merle enjoys the wonderful canopy provided by a rich blue ceanothus in her garden she reflects upon the knocks of life and the healing that takes place, enabling us to blossom again.
As Merle enjoys the wonderful canopy provided by a rich blue ceanothus in her garden she reflects upon the knocks of life and the healing that takes place, enabling us to blossom again.
A soggy mess
Merle reflects upon the blossom from the cherry trees bordering her garden as the blossom falls to the ground, and on the disappointments, distress and fear caused to so many by the Coronavirus.
Merle reflects upon the blossom from the cherry trees bordering her garden as the blossom falls to the ground, and on the disappointments, distress and fear caused to so many by the Coronavirus.
Thoughts on the Lord's prayer
Merle has written her thoughts on the Lord's prayer for the Bible study on 8th April. Click the picture to read.
Merle has written her thoughts on the Lord's prayer for the Bible study on 8th April. Click the picture to read.
The double rainbow
In her latest reflection Merle shares her thoughts about faith, hope and God's promises to encourages us in these very difficult times.
In her latest reflection Merle shares her thoughts about faith, hope and God's promises to encourages us in these very difficult times.
Merle's blog - God is constant
Merle has written her thoughts about the constancy of God and of the seasons, following last night's announcement by the Prime Minister on social isolating.
Merle has written her thoughts about the constancy of God and of the seasons, following last night's announcement by the Prime Minister on social isolating.
Small things that matter
Merle writes about the challenges brought about by the period of isolation and lock down caused by the spread of Coronovirus and how she is handling them.
Merle writes about the challenges brought about by the period of isolation and lock down caused by the spread of Coronovirus and how she is handling them.
The opportunist
As Merle sat watching a gull persistently searching for food in a rubbish bin in Dorchester she reflected upon the effects of being the victim of an opportunist and on the art of persistence.
As Merle sat watching a gull persistently searching for food in a rubbish bin in Dorchester she reflected upon the effects of being the victim of an opportunist and on the art of persistence.
Shadows
A photograph taken of geese at Aldeburgh one frosty morning in January has caused Merle to reflect upon a childhood game of 'Me and my shadow' and the importance of not hiding in the shadows.
A photograph taken of geese at Aldeburgh one frosty morning in January has caused Merle to reflect upon a childhood game of 'Me and my shadow' and the importance of not hiding in the shadows.
New Year 2020
As we enter a New Year, Merle shares her observations from watching the Jacobite Steam locomotive cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct on 'Scotland's Greatest Railway Journeys' and reflects on the opportunities 2020 will bring.
As we enter a New Year, Merle shares her observations from watching the Jacobite Steam locomotive cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct on 'Scotland's Greatest Railway Journeys' and reflects on the opportunities 2020 will bring.
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