Paris
I live a short train ride from my favourite city in the world. And from there you can hop on another train and be in Paris in a couple of hours.
One of my daily blog reads is Eric's Paris daily photo. Today's pic is an absolute stunner. Go see.
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Maggi has kept a blog since September 2003, writing about theology and faith, the arts and literature, and a little about life and random nonsense...
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merry christmas maggi. for another spin on advent, check this out:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVqqj1v-ZBU
Wow what an amazing photograph, I am sorry that I don’t live near Hove.
Seeing this just reminded me of how important it is to have a real sense of peace with God.
So whilst having a breather at work I though I would post these thoughts.
Amidst everything there is a place with God that that is an inner knowledge that comes through faith that no matter how alone we feel, no matter what choas is surrounding us, what torment there is within us, stillness can be found, a peace can be had and a faith can be restored.