Monthly Archives: January 2013

Two days running.

Posted on January 30, 2013 by nickparish

I think it’s about time I started Googling, ‘Olympic Training Venues’.  Can anyone tell me how I go about nominating myself for the next olympics?  You see, I’ve been for a run two days in a row, and I think … Continue reading →

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Lungs to lips.

Posted on January 27, 2013 by nickparish

I was chatting with my Mum yesterday on the phone, discussing worship (specifically of the singing variety).  We were talking about song speed.  Apparently, when she was young(er!), any group that wanted to show their particularly ‘holy’ approach to worship … Continue reading →

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A Simplified Life [Book]

Posted on January 19, 2013 by nickparish

This book is the gentlest book I’ve ever read.  I’m not even quite sure what I mean by that, but it is. So what have I learnt?  Well, the life of the solitary is not easy.  The same difficulties I … Continue reading →

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#Godswords #Home

Posted on January 16, 2013 by nickparish

What does the word home mean to you? Perhaps it’s a cosy fire.  Or the smell of cooking.  Perhaps it’s also your workplace.  Perhaps you’d like to escape it more often than you do.  Or perhaps you’d like to be … Continue reading →

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Showing some resolve.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by nickparish

I’m not sure that the following are resolutions, in the traditional sense.  Maybe there are too many of them … But here are some targets I’ve set for myself in the coming year, some with reasons attached.  They are in … Continue reading →

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A bit like Herod.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by nickparish

I was mulling over Herod recently.  Not a surprise really, given that it’s been Christmas and Epiphany is approaching fast. What do we know about Herod?  I guess the most common fact is that he tried to kill Jesus.  But … Continue reading →

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