Merle's reflections 2021
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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The gift
In her Christmas reflection Merle writes about God's gift of joy, peace, hope and love and encourages us to discover their true value.
In her Christmas reflection Merle writes about God's gift of joy, peace, hope and love and encourages us to discover their true value.
Autumn colours
As the autumn colours start to fade Merle writes about her love of autumn and the challenge of slowing down and looking for new things to enjoy in each season.
As the autumn colours start to fade Merle writes about her love of autumn and the challenge of slowing down and looking for new things to enjoy in each season.
Riding the thermals
Observing the skill of a hang glider in Norfolk recently caused Merle to reflect upon the importance of venturing out and experiencing the thrill of life.
Observing the skill of a hang glider in Norfolk recently caused Merle to reflect upon the importance of venturing out and experiencing the thrill of life.
Harvest
The wonderful panorama of harvested fields reminds Merle of happy memories of harvest when her children were young - and the importance of having a vision for the future.
The wonderful panorama of harvested fields reminds Merle of happy memories of harvest when her children were young - and the importance of having a vision for the future.
Making hay
As the harvest is delayed in East Anglia due to unpredictable weather conditions Merle reflects upon the enterprising qualities of the ant and encourages us to be resilient.
As the harvest is delayed in East Anglia due to unpredictable weather conditions Merle reflects upon the enterprising qualities of the ant and encourages us to be resilient.
An Appreciation
Merle recounts an incident from her recent holiday to Dartmoor as she observed the wonderful landscape around her and reflected upon the need to appreciate the gifts of God's creation.
Merle recounts an incident from her recent holiday to Dartmoor as she observed the wonderful landscape around her and reflected upon the need to appreciate the gifts of God's creation.
Foolhardy
As Merle sat at Southwold harbour recently, she watched a teenage boy and girl climb on to the groynes at Walberswick and negotiate their way precariously along the harbour protection, which provided a thoughtful illustration of foolhardiness!
As Merle sat at Southwold harbour recently, she watched a teenage boy and girl climb on to the groynes at Walberswick and negotiate their way precariously along the harbour protection, which provided a thoughtful illustration of foolhardiness!
Seizing the opportunity
Visiting the harbour at Southwold is one of Merle's pleasures. As she watched the gulls and terns feeding on the beach recently, Merle reflected upon the benefit of seizing worthwhile opportunities.
Visiting the harbour at Southwold is one of Merle's pleasures. As she watched the gulls and terns feeding on the beach recently, Merle reflected upon the benefit of seizing worthwhile opportunities.
Lent reflections 3: What is in my cup?
Merle reflects upon the cup of suffering that Jesus faced as he approached the crucifixion and the strength we can have as a result to face the future, whatever it may hold.
Merle reflects upon the cup of suffering that Jesus faced as he approached the crucifixion and the strength we can have as a result to face the future, whatever it may hold.
Lent reflections 2: Forgotten
Merle shares her thoughts on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and his responses to Mary and Martha.
Merle shares her thoughts on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and his responses to Mary and Martha.
Lent reflections: 1. Longing for
In the first of a three-part series of Lent reflections Merle is reminded of Jesus' words about the freedom he offers as he rode into Jerusalem.
In the first of a three-part series of Lent reflections Merle is reminded of Jesus' words about the freedom he offers as he rode into Jerusalem.
Seize the moment
An afternoon of unexpected early spring sunshine caused Merle to change her plans for the day and take advantage of the opportunity that presented itself in that moment of time.
An afternoon of unexpected early spring sunshine caused Merle to change her plans for the day and take advantage of the opportunity that presented itself in that moment of time.
Looking through the window
As the UK is in its third lockdown Merle reflects upon the benefits of spending time looking out of our windows and challenges us to not give in to solitude and loneliness.
As the UK is in its third lockdown Merle reflects upon the benefits of spending time looking out of our windows and challenges us to not give in to solitude and loneliness.
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