by Alet | Aug 28, 2020 | Articles, Writing
From the depths of general anaesthesia I could hear the surgeon (also a family friend) calling to me: “Breathe!” at which I obligingly took a deep breath. This happened after a routine operation where the anaesthetist couldn’t get me to begin breathing on my own...
by Alet | Jul 9, 2020 | Articles, Writing
Our children have developed the photo opportunity quip where the photographer says: “Look happy!” instead of the usual “Say cheese!” Normally, I can look fairly happy if I try hard enough, but the Lord asks of us to BE happy and this isn’t all that easy. This is going...
by Alet | Apr 29, 2020 | Articles, Writing
A sanctuary can be described as a place of refuge, safety and rest; a place where you can feel at peace, the holiest part of a temple/church. Many years ago, when I attended the funeral of an older woman, I was deeply touched by the eulogy: Her main attribute was...
by Alet | Mar 13, 2020 | Articles, Writing
Mastering basic knife skills is one of the most essential parts of cooking, along with keeping your knives sharp. A sharp knife not only allows you to work faster, but safer. When your knife is blunt the amount of pressure needed to cut through food is much greater,...
by Alet | Feb 3, 2020 | Articles, Writing
Robert Murray McCheyne, 19th century minister in the Church of Scotland, was known for his dedication to home visits and evangelism. Even after retiring at the age of 25 due to poor health, he still focused on the ministry up to his death shortly before his...
by Alet | Oct 24, 2019 | Articles, Writing
Sir Peter the Knight In the UK and beyond Bear Grylls is the personification of adventure, survival and courage – truly a brave man. Just as brave is a husband who goes to comfort his estranged wife after her lover had left her. The world’s way to “cut off that...