Sermons from the Trail

And what I hope will be a new beginning.

To be honest I'm worried about the church. I've been neglecting it badly the last while and I'm concerned that the congregation may feel that they've been abandoned (again).

But on the other hand, I don't want to feel that it's turning into a chore. That would be a serious blow to what I hope is a bit of fun for everyone.

So, what I'm looking for is your help. What do you want from the church in 2007? Leave a comment with your suggestions.

'Specially for Sister San

While the Body Roams, the Mind Wanders

When I want to think, I go out walking. I start out taking in my surroundings, enjoying the the sun and the sky, the scenery, the wildlife, and being out in nature. But as I go I start to leave this all behind. The world fades into the background and I put my body on autopilot. Then I'm ready to let my mind slip its lead.

I think about life in general and nothing in particular.
I think about past regrets and future hopes.
I think about plans for supper, for tomorrow, for the rest of my life.
I think about friends and family and what they mean to me.
I think about good times and bad.
I think about lost loves, and the ones I haven't found yet.
I think about the simple pleasure of putting one foot in front of the other and travelling under my own power.
After a while, I start to think about blisters.
And finally, when I'm out of trail, or out of time, or out of breathe - I stop and think how lucky I am.