Daily Archives: March 31, 2009

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Talking

My husband works long hours, and when he comes home I have to physically bite my lip to stop me throwing all my saved up words at him!  See, there’s a theory that women say more words than men, and … Continue reading

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Snow and Skid Tracks

It’s snowed!!!   The entirety (or so it seems) of Britain has been thrown into chaos, billions of pounds have been lost from work hours, there have been lots and lots of all kinds of accidents in the last few … Continue reading

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Ordinary Miracles

Recently I’ve been reflecting a bit on how I live my day-to-day life with God.  I think we all know the theory that God is with us in all things, that he is present and interested, but how much does that affect the … Continue reading

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Helen Askew

I’m Helen Askew – in the dawn of my 30s, wife to Ben and mum to Callum (2) living in Sheffield, UK.  Trying to learn how to be part of the Kingdom of God increasing in my city, I lead a … Continue reading

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Coat of Many Colors

I bought a new coat recently. It is smart and expensive-looking, and I feel good wearing it. We don’t have the income right now to buy nice clothes, so this coat is a treat. When I wear it, I walk … Continue reading

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A Parallel Between Parents and God

  I was musing on ‘The Shack’ by William P Young. It’s about a guy with a religious background who goes through some horrendous experiences.  The book describes his journey and portrays the idea that Christianity is all about relationship … Continue reading

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Do

As a mother, one of my favourite bible verses is probably “Children, obey your parents” (Eph 6:1a)!  Doesn’t it feel amazing on those rare occasions when your children do exactly what you say, straight away, without complaining?!   I was … Continue reading

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Facing Grief

February 8, 2007, my dad, Jose Madrigal, passed away at 11:48 p.m. It was the single worst day of my life. Words cannot describe how awful that day was for me, for our family. Our world was completely shattered. On … Continue reading

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Trials

James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading

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