The pleasure of friendsYesterday I ate lunch in a restaurant for the first time in over a year. The sun was shining as we walked there, the place was full of…Jul 3, 2021Jul 3, 2021
Living stonesOver half term, we visited a sheltered valley among the Preseli hills. Craig RhosyFelin is a rocky outcrop in a wildflower meadow, silent…Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
OrdinationYesterday, Alexis was ordained, through prayer and the laying on of hands, we witnessed him receive the Holy Spirit. Ordination is the act…Jun 26, 2021Jun 26, 2021
An accepting communityWith the reopening of cinemas this week, I was delighted to visit Chapter for the first time in over a year. The Oscar-winning film…May 22, 2021May 22, 2021
The Power of TouchPeople in England are allowed to hug each other from next week. But here in Wales, we’ve already been allowed to have a “cwtch” with those…May 15, 2021May 15, 2021
Seeing in colourI have been trying to choose some paint to go with our new bathroom tiles, and thought to play it safe with a white or cream tone. Six…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
The peace of flowing watersCefn Onn Park is beautiful all year round, but it truly blossoms in spring, as the camellia and rhododendron bushes burst into colour…Apr 23, 2021Apr 23, 2021
Leaving lockdown, secure in God’s loveOur “butterfly kit” began when tiny caterpillars arrived by post. After eating and growing, they turned into chrysalides. A fortnight…Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 2021
Finding moments of joyGuardian journalist, Sarah Hughes, died last week aged 48. Her writing described living with cancer during the pandemic, and she gave one…Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021
Showing resilienceA year ago, the headteacher of my son’s high school wrote parents a letter: “…these terrible circumstances will require this generation of…Apr 2, 2021Apr 2, 2021
