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Perspective in suffering
As I’m writing this, I’m recovering from Covid and have spent the day looking after my daughter who has also been unwell. Apart from having bone ache, a sore throat, a mild cough and a fever, it has not been too bad. For that, I am thankful. Yet, these illnesses that come upon our bodies Read more
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The Blog is Back
Welcome back to The Mustard Seed – the blog that I have been crafting since 2011. I had a break over the summer to think and pray about the next steps of my writing. Of course, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away during this time, so I popped back to write a reflective piece Read more
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A Royal Remembered: Queen Elizabeth II Promoted to Glory
Like many of you, I found out the deeply sad news of the death of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II on the 8th September 2022. As a writer, my immediate reaction is to process this enormous void and difficult change with words. In my heart, I feel a deep grief at all this nation, Read more
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Stopping for Summer
I have decided to take a break from blogging and podcasting for the next few weeks. It’s not an easy decision, but it’s needed for several reasons. I’m still writing. Please pray as I seek God’s help and wisdom. Thank you for your encouragement and support. May Jesus be glorified whatever the next steps look Read more
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Stop. Look. Listen. Live.
Can you imagine for a moment that you are unable to see or hear anything? In order to navigate through life, you would have to trust those around you to be your eyes and ears. If you tried to do everything without any help, you would be stumbling in the dark and in danger from Read more
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The Queen’s Hope
As many celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year reign this weekend, I thought it fitting to write about her hope and faith in Jesus Christ. During the pandemic, many looked to the Queen to deliver a message of hope for what seemed a very hopeless time for the nation when the country was in lockdown Read more
Ruth Clemence 