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Monthly Archives: February 2017
An unintended outcome
Faithwriters.com challenge entry 19th January 2017 – Intermediate – Topic: Brand – 1st Place Their arrival passed unnoticed; the rustle of the bamboo blind no different to any other breezy night. A tap on my shoulder just like my little … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Faithwriters Challenge, Fiction
Tagged Discrimation, Fear, Hatred, Prejudice, Surprises, Survival, Unexpected
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Raison d’être
Faithwriters.com challenge – 12th January 2017 – Topic: Fresh start – 2nd Place The room gradually filled with a hubbub of conversation, old ties being renewed and new connections made. A couple of hundred representatives of charitable organisations had gathered … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Events, Faithwriters Challenge
Tagged Charity, Events, Real life, Satisfaction, Success, The Salvation Army
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Dream cruise?
Faithwriters Challenge entry 15 December 2016 – Intermediate – Topic: Daydream (15/12/16) I decided to drink my diet cola in the sunshine, so I settled on a bench facing the river. As I sipped my drink, I heard voices approaching … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Dreams, Unexpected
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Just a cheery smile…
Faithwriters.com Challenge – 8th December 2016 – Intermediate – As easy as Pie – 3rd Place For as long as I can remember, I have been involved in Christmas carolling with The Salvation Army around the United Kingdom. As the … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Faithwriters Challenge, Reflection, The Salvation Army
Tagged Attitudes, Charity, Christmas, Collecting, Happiness, People
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Who wants to live in an ice box?
Faithwriters.com challenge – 3 November 2016 – Topic: Chill Soon after we moved to our new home, my sister and her family came to stay. One day, returning from an outing, she told us they’d been impressed by a message … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Devotionals, Faithwriters Challenge, Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged Cold, Eternity, Family, Mistakes, Places, Reflection
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A clash of dates
FaithWriters.com Challenge 27/10/16 – Topic: CALENDAR – 3rd place “I was here first. You’ve no right to push me out!” The voice was shrill, rising as it spoke. A deeper voice replied, slow and steady, “But I have the greater authority.” “Just … Continue reading
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Tagged Challenge, Conflict, Diary, Humour, Scheduling, Time
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No room for flabby Christians
Faithwriters.com challenge 20/10/2016 – Topic: Health – 1st Place “One in five children start school obese.” The headlines scream from the newsstands, proclaiming the latest health epidemic. World Health Organisation figures for 2014 indicate a worldwide problem with the highest … Continue reading
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Tagged Challenge, Encouragement, Health, Rest, Work
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