“We are in the midst of a highly teachable moment. There’s no doubt that this period will be referred to for the rest of our lives. We… Read more “Staying Put”

Every valley shall be raised up,     every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level,     the rugged places a plain.  And the glory of the Lord will be… Read more “A New Year”

A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter… Read more “Stirrings of Hope”

Every day we pass the kids play-area at the end of our alley. Most of the kids call us ‘Jon’ interchangeably … I, Elise, have given up… Read more “August 2020”

Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain… Isaiah 40: 4 Areas… Read more “Heights”

The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle… Read more “Not Knowing”

Easter Saturday. Today is the day in the middle, the day of waiting, uncertainty and fear.. and perhaps the day to most hold on to hope. I… Read more “The Waiting”

  Sorrow may last for the night, but rejoicing comes with the morning Psalm 30:5 The 21st of January; a date we had been looking forward to… Read more “Beginning the year”

  ‘Peace has to do with the fullness of things, with lion and lamb lying down together, not a world without lions…’   Wendy M. Wright The decorations… Read more “Advent 2019”

Five years ago today our family of four left our home town of Shrewsbury and stepped into a future that felt very unknown. There was a sense… Read more “Reflections on 5 years!”