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Journal Joys and Benefits

On Oct 22, 2024Oct 24, 2024 By Allan GrantIn faith, life10 Comments

Rich colours and patterns of lichen - Idrefjãll, Sweden For years I have been writing a journal. To say I am 'writing about my life' sounds a bit grandiose. As if I can observe and analyse my existence. However it is an attempt to create some record of my day. A lot of entries are …

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A Diverse Blend

On Jun 18, 2024Jun 19, 2024 By Allan GrantIn faith, life, travel3 Comments

‘Two horses and a tea bag’, by Elisabeth Grant *** During my first few years with MV Logos+++ I was based most of the time on board the vessel. However occasionally some of us would leave the confines of the ship and harbour. We would venture inland with one of the ship’s vehicles for a …

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A Life Prayer

On Dec 20, 2023Nov 25, 2024 By Allan GrantIn faith, life13 Comments

‘Storytelling’ by Elisabeth Grant** 'Read the right books at the right time’ is one of what I call my ‘life prayers’. How do I decide what is a right book? And when or what is a right time? Is ‘right’ just a subjective feeling, something I like or find interesting? Or does it have a …

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Everyone Has a Story To Tell

On Jan 16, 2023Dec 21, 2023 By Allan GrantIn faith, life11 Comments

Not seeing the wood for the trees. A fair amount of posts over this two year blog journey has been about my past. It has been a way to tell my story. Recalling the past creates a variety of emotions. Positive ones like excitement at the memory of ‘good times’. Thankfulness for people and family. …

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Endings and Beginnings

On Oct 17, 2022Oct 24, 2022 By Allan GrantIn faith, life, travel12 Comments

Cherry blossom After 2 years in Japan my wife and I felt our time there was coming to an end. Our task had been to represent Operation Mobilisation (OM) in the country. OM was the Christian organisation we worked for. The work engaged us with people, churches and other groups throughout the land. We also …

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Why 'Run with endurance'?

In the Bible Hebrews 12 verses 1b and 2a says  '...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith' (ESV). This captures my aspirations for this site. To know more read 'About'. For more about me see 'Bio'

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