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Tag Archives: Family
A faint glimmer of purpose
Faithwriters.com Challenge – 18 May 2017 – Topic: Dull “I hate Maths, it’s so boring!” Sarah slams her rucksack down on the kitchen table and grabs a cola from the fridge. “Why is it the last subject on a Friday … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Faithwriters.com challenge
Tagged Family, Humour, Mathematics, Numbers, School
In a bit of a jam.
Faithwriters.com Challenge – 16th February 2017 – Topic: Jam – Intermediate: 2nd Place Maria found her Mummy kneeling on the kitchen floor surrounded by rubbish. “Mummy, what are you doing?” she asked. “I’ve lost my wedding ring,” Mummy replied. “I … Continue reading
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
Kidnapping Sandy
Entry for Faithwriters.com challenge – 19 May 2016 – Topic: Sneak Highly Commended Sally slowly pushed the door open and peered inside. She could just discern the outline of the bed, the duvet carelessly tossed in the centre and pyjamas … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Faithwriters Challenge, Fiction
Tagged Celebration, Family, Love, Memories, Surprises, Treasure
Worth the risk – revised
(This is a revised version of Worth the Risk based on the advice from the judge’s ratings report) “Wow! I could go for him if I were twenty years younger.” Joan fanned her face with her hand and leaned back … Continue reading
Worth the risk
Submitted for the Faithwriters.com challenge – 21st April 2016 – Topic: Gamble – Minor edits for grammar “Wow! I could go for him if I was twenty years younger.” Joan look flustered as she closed the front door. “Joan!” hissed … Continue reading
Where do I start?
Mum Becci takes Darren to the doctor because he won’t talk. Darren is excited to discover a friend with the same interests Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Faithwriters Challenge, Uncategorized
Tagged Children, Family, Fear, Speech, Writing
Up from Down Under
(Originally from my journal 27/08/2007) As a strong proponent of church unity, I feel slightly guilty (but only slightly ) at missing two consecutive joint services. Last Sunday evening was Together in Praise at the Congregational church. But my cousin … Continue reading
Up from down under
As a strong proponent of church unity, I feel slightly guilty (but only slightly ) at missing two consecutive joint services. Last Sunday evening was Together in Praise at the Congregational church. But my cousin and his wife from Australia … Continue reading
Tagged Family, Ministry, motivation
