Waiting for rain

For the last twenty-five years, every time I’ve been on holiday, I’ve bought something for the Christmas tree.  It has become something of a tradition.  Each year, shortly before Christmas, as I decorate the tree, I remember all the places that I’ve been, the adventures, and the people.  One by one, the ornaments come out…

On belonging

Today is my first day “back to work” after a month’s leave, which saw me return home to England.    Today has been a busy but typical Monday.  I’ve reviewed this coming Sunday’s sermon which I’d written some weeks ago, selected the hymns and liturgy for Sunday, prepared next week’s service for a residential home, thought…