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O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have madeI see the stars, I hear the rolling thunderThy power throughout the universe displayed Musing on the illusion that we control our lives. We don’t control famine, drought, political forces or Covid-19 at the global level; we can’t control ourContinue reading “The Illusion of Control”

I walked on the beach this morning. Yesterday’s rain continues. The sea looked grey and grumpy. Runners looked bedraggled. Walkers gave typically British comments about expected weather. Early morning swimmers stayed at home. Today’s greyness reflects yesterday’s covid-19 news. Infections rising, hospital numbers increasing, more deaths, more local lockdowns. The reality spelt out: restrictions willContinue reading “Eeyore, Kierkegaard, Jeremiah… Negatives become Positives”

I have been involved with The Seagull for nearly 30 years. This old Victorian school was converted by Suffolk County Council into a theatre and drama centre. 15 years ago, SCC couldn’t afford to run it. Potential demolition was prevented; today it’s locally run as a thriving community theatre. Negative became positive. Karen, Des andContinue reading “The Seagull – Negatives become positives”

You’ve got a friend in meYou’ve got a friend in meWhen the road looks rough aheadAnd you’re miles and milesFrom your nice warm bedYou just remember what your old pal saidBoy, you’ve got a friend in me… Musing further on human friendship… This song written by Randy Newman for the film ‘Toy Story’…   TheContinue reading “You’ve Got A Friend In Me”

I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rainI’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never endI’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friendBut I always thought that I’d see you again Yesterday I was musing on Carole King’s song ‘You’ve got a friend’. It’s said that she wrote it in response toContinue reading “Fire, Rain and Friendship”

When you’re down and troubledAnd you need a helping handAnd nothing, nothing is going rightClose your eyes and think of meAnd soon I will be thereTo brighten up even your darkest night. On Sunday a smiling lady, (who shall remain nameless) publicly accused me of sitting daily in ‘The Oddfellows’ to write my musings. IContinue reading “You’ve Got a Friend”

Yesterday I read of Carrie-Jade Williams: The rest of the world was coming to terms with Covid-19; Carrie-Jade, a woman in her late 20s, was told she had ‘Huntington’s disease’; she may have five years left to live. She expressed positivity and her strong faith in God:‘It was through some quiet prayers… that changed howContinue reading “Carrie-Jade, Pete & Paul… Opting in”

Musing this morning on Peter’s release from prison (Acts 12): Persecution: James is killed for his faith. Prison: Peter is arrested and imprisoned. Prayer: The church prays. Provision: God provides an angel and a way out. Practicalities: Chains fall off, he gets dressed, he walks out. Power: This is supernatural; angels aren’t normal. Freedom fromContinue reading “Freedom in Prison”

A day of prayer and fasting… my revelations, thoughts, prejudices… Present not future: 1000 fans are watching Norwich City this afternoon; it’s an experiment to reintroduce spectators to football matches. The local paper’s headline is ‘None of us can be sure of what’s next – so let’s make the most of it’. Initially in theContinue reading “Sought, Listened, Heard?”

Today’s a day of prayer and fasting for our church. With no services and activities for 6 months now; what’s our future? Some are anxious, needing to feel safe and be safe, protecting the vulnerable. We must consider PPE, government and denominational guidelines… Some want things to return ‘to normal’, really missing ‘church’ – whetherContinue reading “Seek, Listen, Hear”