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Hi! I’m Helen — a former teacher learning to slow down, listen deeply, and make a home in the quiet places of faith. I love words, whether I’m writing them or reading them, and I’m drawn to the way Scripture speaks into ordinary days. This is where I share devotions, studies, and reflections for women who long to walk closely with Jesus, one small step at a time.
Stookey Hill: A Serial, Part Sixteen
Part Sixteen – Andy: Stookey Hill’s Postie Today, meet Andy – again! This time, we see into his life a wee bit and learn more about the goings on at Stookey Hill! Andrew Keith Raymond Peter Taylor was of semi-noble descent. At least that’s what his mother had told him. It explained, she said, the…
Stookey Hill: A Serial, Part Fifteen
Part Fifteen – Kelly Bruce’s Secrets Today, the next instalment of Stookey Hill introduces us to Kelly Bruce – and all the things she knows…sshhh! Part Fifteen – Kelly Bruce’s Secrets Kelly knew more than most people. Working at the only public house on Stookey Hill ensured she was party to many conversations, many misdemeanours…
Stookey Hill: A Serial, Part Fourteen
Part Fourteen – Glorious Gloria The next part of Stookey Hill sees us circle back to pick up on Glorious Gloria, a former dancer with a nostalgic outlook! Part Fourteen – Glorious Gloria Back in the day, Gloria had been a dancer. The foxtrot and the tango were her favourites. Although she had favourites for…
Stookey Hill: A Serial, Part Thirteen
Part Thirteen – Nina the New Mum After a brief holiday, I am back posting the next instalments of my serial Stookey Hill! Today, Nina, a tired new mum, decides to go out and get herself a treat from the bakery – little does she realise, however, what she might stumble on! Part Thirteen –…
Stookey Hill: A Serial, Part Twelve
Part Twelve – Leonardo’s Ill-Timed Headache Here is the next part of my series: Stookey Hill. Today we meet Leonardo who likely regrets getting a day off school! Part Twelve – Leonardo’s Ill-Timed Headache On reflection, it wasn’t the best day of the week for Leonardo to decide he was ‘ill’. But then, he hadn’t…
