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Sharing my Welsh

Posted on March 4, 2026 by 1urcher

Welsh apparently is still in a vulnerable position. The reality is of course it has persevered and survived when surrounded by the language of Empire (English). The story of its survival is one that should be celebrated. Enabling every child … Continue reading →

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what three things?

Posted on March 3, 2026 by 1urcher

I have been asked the question, what three things could I not live without. My answer would be coffee, my dogs, and my bible I wonder what your answer would be?

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A Bumbling Presence

Posted on February 28, 2026 by 1urcher

If I ever write an autobiography it will be called a bumbling presence I believe much of my life is taken up my bumbling. I live and minister in Conwy. I am here by happenstance. Certainly I ended up in … Continue reading →

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Being Towed

Posted on February 28, 2026 by 1urcher

The clutch appears to have gone of my dog mobile. I was delighted that some friends offered to tow me to the garage, navigating the church yard gates and the town walls on the way. I would prefer to drive … Continue reading →

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The Temptation: A Jackal’s Story

Posted on February 21, 2026 by 1urcher

Caspar is my name. it is not often that our cave is shared with humans. i am a golden jackal and live in the desert planes. It is not the most hospitable place. I survive my eating berries and carrion, … Continue reading →

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The Transfiguration

Posted on February 14, 2026 by 1urcher

(Matthew 17:1–13, Acts 12:1-2) As I sit here in this dark and dank place, awaiting the dawn, I would not have had it any other way. He called me by the sea, my brother and I, and Andrew and Simon. … Continue reading →

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Romans 8. 18-25 A Story

Posted on February 7, 2026 by 1urcher

Romans will probably be my last letter. I hope to get to Rome, but I probably will not. I feel my age. My body has been through so much, as you know, beatings, stoning, fights, and imprisonment. This is not … Continue reading →

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Anna’s Story

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1urcher

It was 60 years since I came here, when my dear Caleb died before his time. many might say that so long in prayer was a not quite I life. i would beg to differ. Bless the Lord O my … Continue reading →

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Simeon’s story

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1urcher

The dawning light crept through the window, and my old eyes adjusted to the shades. The truth to be told my eyes saw light darker now, and I ached as pulled off the sheet and sat still on my bed. … Continue reading →

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Candlemas Thoughts

Posted on January 31, 2026 by 1urcher

Luc | Luke 2. 33-35 Yr oedd ei dad a’i fam yn rhyfeddu at y pethau oedd yn cael eu dweud amdano. Yna bendithiodd Simeon hwy, a dywedodd wrth Fair ei fam, “Wele, gosodwyd hwn er cwymp a chyfodiad llawer … Continue reading →

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