Anita Mathias's Blog on Faith and Art
I have desired some real life fairy tales which haven’t happened. And there are spiritual fairy tales I have desired. To be able to say: “Some one prayed for me, and the mathematical problem which has baffled me all my adult life: “How to eat less … [Continue reading]
Roy and I have been to Kew Gardens every week this spring. I am learning to run, and it's a lovely place to jog, through the azalea and camellia and rhododendron, and fields of bluebells and crocus and fritillary. Our walks are usually 4 miles, but … [Continue reading]
I’ve had a bit of a nose-to-the-grindstone month, trying to outline a book.This was difficult as I’ve already written and fine-tuned the last third of the book, and have a first draft of the first two-thirds.However, I had written the chapters … [Continue reading]
Otmoor Nature Reserve is one of the my favourite places to walk in Oxford. It's usually totally deserted, so it's a great place to walk, pray, think. A watery world of sea and sky, lagoon-like ponds reflecting the sky, punctuated by the honks of … [Continue reading]
Jesus, I am fed up of food rules and diets, and giving them up. and sabotaging myself when stress or cravings or boredom demand: “Chocolate. Crisps. Comfort foods.” Oh, and the sadness of exercise in a world of subconscious triggers, when kebabs and … [Continue reading]
A guest post by Roy Mathias Harcourt Arboretum lies on lands once owned by the Norman Harcourt family. We went to see the wonderful bluebell woods, and also saw the peacocks descended from those that the Harcourts introduced over 100 years … [Continue reading]
If Jesus were to write a letter to the Pro-Life movement, here’s what I’d hear him say: “I applaud your pro-life passion. The world has need of you. Your passion for life can lead to the saving of many lives and bring much joy. However, your … [Continue reading]
I am honoured to host this guest post from Les Norman, the founder of DCI They called us illegal. They called us illegitimate. It was all true. They were right. Men who occupied pulpits on Sunday, called us 'Mongrel Ministries on Monday because … [Continue reading]