Paul and I visited the Holy Island of Lindisfarne long ago. By pure chance we arrived when the water was receding and the causeway was emerging. We managed to take photographs that looked like we were “walking on water.” (Paul has a couple of pics if you want to have a look!)
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Faith and the race
Run with perseverance the race that is set before us… Looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
The Epistle reading is well timed – on the heels of the Commonwealth games in Birmingham. Even if you’re not a sports fan you would’ve caught a glimpse of persevering, persistent, passionate athletes.
I remember my first race as a 3-year-old. Despite teachers trying to shoo me on, I stopped to help my friend who stumbled through the obstacle race. I looked back all the time for her. I hadn’t realised that running a race meant focus, commitment, and looking ahead to the finish line.
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