Christians are called to be spiritual. We have God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit living in us. To ignore the entire 'body' of God, is to ignore who God is, and is to ignore what is required of us as believers in Him. Christians are called to follow God in … Continue reading Christians Are Called To Be Spiritual
Spirituality
Quiet Time In Winchester Cathedral
A few months ago, I was down in Winchester to attend a couple of events at Winchester College and found a little time for myself on the Saturday morning, anonymous and alone amongst the many inhabitants and visitors to the town. Feeling tired and fairly tender on the day, I decided to take myself on foot to … Continue reading Quiet Time In Winchester Cathedral
Double For Your Trouble
One day I heard that God was going to gift me "double for my trouble". This was an awesome promise. I could hardly believe that anyone, let alone God, could make up for all the 'avalanches', the trials and shocks, the pain and all the sorrow. Well, he is doing just as he promised, by … Continue reading Double For Your Trouble
Trepidatious Booksteps
***** When you have a huge story inside of you, waiting for its natural time to be carefully birthed, and then discover in a moment that part of your story has been written about and published by someone else ... I am feeling rather peculiar today, and am not at all sure how to process … Continue reading Trepidatious Booksteps
What would Jesus do?
In my quietest moments, and sometimes even in the midst of a current or a raging storm, I wonder to myself "What would Jesus do?" Over twenty years ago, I sat on a panel in London, speaking to an audience of other Christians who attended the Church I loved to be part of too, and I told … Continue reading What would Jesus do?
Jesus said “I will always be with you”
"I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS" The Cross near Ampleforth Abbey, UK.“... and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” ~ Jesus from Matthew 28:12 (New International Version) Follow The Holly Tree Tales blog to receive posts via email. 🤍
Love is the Answer
Today (19 February 2015) I remembered a little piece I had written a couple of years back, which was 'published' via my Facebook page, and received with love. When I looked through my archives to find the little piece, I discovered that it had been written just before midnight, on Friday 22 February 2013. How amazing to discover that that date was … Continue reading Love is the Answer
When we can see the beauty in a flower
This small piece was first 'published' via The White Space at http://www.facebook.com/thewhitespace on 25 January 2015. I copy it here, for anyone who needs to be reminded of beauty, or to receive a hug of understanding in their moment of difficulty. ~ : ~ When we can see the beauty in a flower, it says more about … Continue reading When we can see the beauty in a flower
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