This Baby
He challenges me
this baby:
I cannot kneel by his manger
and not
be changed,
I cannot gaze into those beautiful eyes
and stay the same,
I cannot hold him close
and fail to be aware
that his purpose in coming
is for him
to hold me,
I cannot welcome this new life
without acknowledging
that this baby
invites me
to radically new ways of being;
I simply cannot find the words
to express
how the coming of this child
challenges me
to change.
A Saviour is born
and life
will never be the same again.
He challenges me
this baby.
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Vaughan Park Scholarship
In early 2010, I had the privilege of studying and writing at Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre in New Zealand where I studied the power of imaginative contemplation with the scriptures to facilitate healing.
Retreat Leading
Since 2004, I have worked as a Christian Writer and Retreat Leader.
I specialise in weaving contemporary poetry, scripture and contemplative meditations into retreat times and my retreats are usually aimed at helping others to deepen their relationship with God and to receive his healing love.
I am always open to discuss ways in which I might be able to help those seeking a retreat leader, or seeking to find a suitable retreat for themselves, so please do get in touch.
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Interesting Web Links
- ArtServe
- Association of Christian Writers
- Audri Coleman - Book Cover Design
- Bible Concordance
- Crucifixion Tree wood sculpture
- Greenbelt
- Ignatian Spiritual Exercises
- Inspiring Calm - CDs for meditation & prayer
- Julian Meetings
- New Wine Summer Conferences
- Retreats Association
- Sacred Space - lovely online prayer
- Shoreline Conversations
- Shoreline Editions
- Simply Healing (The Order of Jacob's Well)
- The artwork of Mary Fleeson - Lindisfarne Scriptorium
- The artwork of Peter Millward
- The Coverdale Trust (who are supporting me)
Photo Credit
The photo at the top of this page is courtesy of David Beale.
Thank you David.