Sea – Alex Mabbs

By the waters

It being the first day of the month, it was time for Pray In The Sea. Inspired by Ourvoices.net, this was something we did in Brighton in 2014 and 2015, and we have revived it this year – after all, climate change has not gone away and the average sea level continues to rise. WeContinue reading “By the waters”

Along life’s cycle-path, remember to stop and smell the sea

My daily ride to work has to be one of the best, if not the best commuter routes in the world. The sea looks different every time. Even on dull, damp, autumn mornings, it’s something worth looking at. It’s so easy to rush by it. I may be late for an appointment. There’s stuff toContinue reading “Along life’s cycle-path, remember to stop and smell the sea”

Baptism

Last Sunday, our eldest child, Zac, was baptized. It was a great occasion for us all, especially for him, of course, and especially for me as I got to perform the baptism. The baptism happened in the sea. By the scheduled time of 6.30pm, a sunny day had turned cloudy with a chilly strong wind,Continue reading “Baptism”