Merle's reflections 2022
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.
Merle's Christmas reflection 2 - Journeys
In her latest Christmas reflection Merle considers the journeys we plan and make to visit family at Christmas, journeys which sometimes don't go to plan. Joseph and Mary's journey back to Nazareth after Jesus' birth didn't go to plan.
How do we respond when our journey through life doesn't go to plan?
In her latest Christmas reflection Merle considers the journeys we plan and make to visit family at Christmas, journeys which sometimes don't go to plan. Joseph and Mary's journey back to Nazareth after Jesus' birth didn't go to plan.
How do we respond when our journey through life doesn't go to plan?
Merle's Christmas reflection - The silence
In her first Christmas reflection Merle considers the cry of the new-born baby Jesus, which broke the silence of the first Christmas night. She asks us to think where the world would be today if that baby had not been born.
Practice makes perfect
Drawing on her experience as a music teacher, Merle encourages us to persevere in reaching the best of our ability - whatever our skill or gifting may be.
Sheltered
As autumn has caused Merle's garden landscape to change she's reflected upon the importance of sheltering ourselves during challenging times so our vision, hope and energy can be restored.
When the loom falls silent
How do we approach times of grieving and loss?
Following the recent passing of her husband, Merle has reflected upon the importance of the depth of her family's love and commitment to one another. Click the picture of the willow tree to read Merle's reflection.
How do we approach times of grieving and loss?
Following the recent passing of her husband, Merle has reflected upon the importance of the depth of her family's love and commitment to one another. Click the picture of the willow tree to read Merle's reflection.
Shrinking circles
How do we respond when the circle we live in shrinks?
Following a summer evening's drive through the Suffolk countryside, Merle reflects upon how to secure the circumference of our circle and keep reaching out to others.
How do we respond when the circle we live in shrinks?
Following a summer evening's drive through the Suffolk countryside, Merle reflects upon how to secure the circumference of our circle and keep reaching out to others.
Unknown treasures
How do you react when someone praises you - do you take their appraisal seriously?
Click the picture of the bee orchid to read Merle's latest reflection and discover the lessons she learned after realising that the surprise wildflower was growing in her front garden.
How do you react when someone praises you - do you take their appraisal seriously?
Click the picture of the bee orchid to read Merle's latest reflection and discover the lessons she learned after realising that the surprise wildflower was growing in her front garden.
Hanging by a thread
'There is always hope sustained by faith and carried forward with love.'
As Merle drove through the country lanes she observed the effects of the brutal autumn pruning on the hedges and reflected upon those times in our lives when so much is thrown at us. Yet the eternal qualities of faith, hope and love remain.
'There is always hope sustained by faith and carried forward with love.'
As Merle drove through the country lanes she observed the effects of the brutal autumn pruning on the hedges and reflected upon those times in our lives when so much is thrown at us. Yet the eternal qualities of faith, hope and love remain.
Merle's Lent reflections - A battle of the will
What cup do you hold this Eastertime?
In her final Lent reflection Merle asks us whether our cup is one of plenty or one of pain and suffering. Are we prepared to go the extra mile by sharing the cup of plenty and filling our cup with generosity, kindness, understanding, helpfulness and mercy?
What cup do you hold this Eastertime?
In her final Lent reflection Merle asks us whether our cup is one of plenty or one of pain and suffering. Are we prepared to go the extra mile by sharing the cup of plenty and filling our cup with generosity, kindness, understanding, helpfulness and mercy?
Merle's Lent reflections - Prepared
How do we respond when special meals or celebrations go wrong and we're under pressure - do we choose to put the needs of others first?
In her fourth reflection for Lent, Merle considers the Last Supper and the care and wisdom that Jesus showed for his disciples.
How do we respond when special meals or celebrations go wrong and we're under pressure - do we choose to put the needs of others first?
In her fourth reflection for Lent, Merle considers the Last Supper and the care and wisdom that Jesus showed for his disciples.
Merle's Lent reflections - If only?
Do we take full responsibility when life goes wrong or do we turn things back on ourselves?
In this reflection Merle writes about Mary and Martha's response to their brother Lazarus' death and highlights the hope we have of resurrected life after death.
Do we take full responsibility when life goes wrong or do we turn things back on ourselves?
In this reflection Merle writes about Mary and Martha's response to their brother Lazarus' death and highlights the hope we have of resurrected life after death.
Merle's Lent reflections - Beautiful things and right choices
In her second Lent reflection Merle challenges us to consider the choices we make and whether our actions represent genuine acts of love. Click the picture of the crocuses to read Merle's latest reflection.
In her second Lent reflection Merle challenges us to consider the choices we make and whether our actions represent genuine acts of love. Click the picture of the crocuses to read Merle's latest reflection.
Merle's Lent reflections - Life to the full
Do you experience the fulness of life that Jesus promises his followers?
In her first Lent reflection Merle writes about the life that Jesus has given us through the cross and the peace and joy we can know when we walk closely with him.
Do you experience the fulness of life that Jesus promises his followers?
In her first Lent reflection Merle writes about the life that Jesus has given us through the cross and the peace and joy we can know when we walk closely with him.
Merle's Lent reflections - Introduction
In her series of Lent reflections Merle gives us the opportunity to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during this important season.
In her series of Lent reflections Merle gives us the opportunity to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during this important season.
Facing head-on
We can learn much from taking time to observe the natural things around us. In her latest reflection Merle shares two important lessons from her recent observations of the way gulls handle adverse weather conditions.
We can learn much from taking time to observe the natural things around us. In her latest reflection Merle shares two important lessons from her recent observations of the way gulls handle adverse weather conditions.
A cup of plenty
As we approach 2022 Merle encourages us to reflect upon the contents of the personal cup we each hold. In her New Year reflection she challenges us to fill our cup with good positive things.
As we approach 2022 Merle encourages us to reflect upon the contents of the personal cup we each hold. In her New Year reflection she challenges us to fill our cup with good positive things.
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