Monthly Archives: June 2012

Caleb’s Crossing and other random thoughts

Posted on June 20, 2012 by sarahcondie

I resisted reading Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks for nearly eighteen months.  It has sat at the bottom of a pile of books beside my bed and never quite reached the top.  I took it away with me somewhat reluctantly … Continue reading →

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Letters mingle souls

Posted on June 19, 2012 by sarahcondie

As part of Keith’s PhD research, he uncovered some letters written between Richard  Baxter, an English 17th Century Puritan minister and writer extraordinaire and Katherine Gell, a wealthy woman who was a committed Christian, wife and mother.  She lost an … Continue reading →

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A time for cycling

Posted on June 18, 2012 by sarahcondie

It has been a number of years since I have been bike riding.  A few months ago, I thought about our five bikes sitting unused in our shed and decided its time…. We got them serviced, bought a bike rack … Continue reading →

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Returning to Broadway

Posted on June 17, 2012 by sarahcondie

Our congregation return to our site at Broadway was wet and emotional.  The sea of umbrellas made it colourful and kaleidoscopic . We walked crocodile style from where we have met for the last six years at Moore College to … Continue reading →

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Loving the way Jesus loves

Posted on June 15, 2012 by sarahcondie

I like reading parts of the Bible slowly.  This year I have been reading 1 Corinthians 13 again and again – not every day, but certainly a few times each week.  I have particularly focused on verses 4-8 which describe … Continue reading →

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A quilt for a niece

Posted on June 7, 2012 by sarahcondie

I am blessed with a number of nieces who I love and adore their company.  One has recently turned 21.  Her favourite colour is turquoise, so the quilt had to include this colour.  I also had limited time – so … Continue reading →

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Book Spine Poetry

Posted on June 4, 2012 by sarahcondie

Cath has infected me with the idea of creating poetry from book spines.  It is a fun idea and I have delighted in using the books at my disposal. Story Secret Daughter Wilful Behaviour Breakdown What am I doing here? Good … Continue reading →

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