Musings from the Manse
Catch up with Reverend Mark Smith’s seasonal thoughts, comments and wonderings in his “Musings from the Manse” blog.
Autumn Arrives … Autumn Leaves!? As Autumn kicks in, it makes me reflect on the changes it brings and the cycle of the seasons. The annual pattern of nature can teach […]
As the schools finish for their summer holidays, the rain is set for the day and I wonder what to write! Do I reflect on glorious sunshine? Hungry midges? Blue skies? Dramatic clouds? No. I […]
Some of you may have celebrated Pancake Day (technically Shrove Tuesday) as a Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), a chance to overindulge in the rich foods left in the fridge. I hope […]
How are you approaching 2025? Like a Shepherd? Like a Magi? On foot? By camel!? The Shepherds were hopeful as they rushed down the hilly terrain to Bethlehem, yet they were going to […]
As Remembrance passes, how do you react? Are you reliving the Lawrence of Arabia sequence … Christmas approaching ever so slowly through the haze of life, building the anticipation and […]
As we face the usual Summer mish-mash – blazing sun, cold winds, heavy rain – it reminds us to be ready for anything! Those of you who were Scouts or Guides […]