Mother’s Day should actually be ‘Mothering Sunday’, something very different in the life of the church – and worth googling to find out...

March 1st was international wheelchair day. I didn't realise this until the evening - I tend to let most of these things pass me by...

With not seeing anyone face to face, we don't get to chat with people very often, and those moments of being able to properly update our...

"God sees the broken as the best, and He sees the best in the broken, and He calls the wounded to be the world changers." Ann Voskamp...

It's that time of year when we look back over the last year. I'm sure you've seen all the jokes about seeing the year out and making sure...

I would think that most people have sentences to the effect of “Well that was a bit of a year!” in their 2020 Christmas updates. Well, it...

The Pondering Platypus has been busy, and together we are putting together creative family prayer resources. We now have a sparkly new...

Is it possible to sing in a face mask? It’s a daft question I know, but I have a reason for asking… Since the announcement that places of...

I wrote this back in 2013 as part of a longer series on prayer. I've reworked it a bit to to make it a stand alone piece. I hope you find...

I wrote the following some time ago for Premier Life....which of course no longer exists. So I have been given permission to reblog. It...

This is an old blog from 2014 (and an old website) that I thought I'd repost here. I still hear similar experiences, so it's worth saying...

If you've headed here to see some of my writing, I tend to write for others! Most of my stuff can be found here: I'll put some more links...

Most people don't realise that I'm a puppeteer. Steve is so good - I tend to leave the 'puppeting' to him and I stick to the story...

There has been a positive side to the Covid-19 crisis. The following positivity is not meant to ignore the massive difficulties that have...

Having filmed my first video for the wider public yesterday - I did another one! This one was in response to parents needing something...

I've always resisted filming myself for YouTube... or podcasting. It flusters me, and when others film me it doesn't come out well. But...

Well, we are now officially social distancing. Steve comes into the over 70 group (I know, I know - he doesn't look it.....and most of...

You may know that I have over 26 years experience in children's work and training children's workers. You may also know that I specialise...

Hello First of all, we'd love to wish you a blessed and happy Christmas time, and thank you for your continued care, prayer and support....

The way my latest article on disability has been picked up in the last couple of days has been both wonderful and terrifying in equal...

I promised some links to articles I've written. Sorry it took so long, but sharing lots of links when the individual cut and past of each...

Having promised links and more information about interviews and writing, you will have noticed that nothing materialised! I feel I need...

It may seem I've been a little quiet of late.... But as usual, I've been busy writing for lots of other people. I'll put some links up...

I wasn't looking forward to today. For lots of reasons, including the fact I have been unable to have children of my own, I have always...