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A Listening Heart

Through the seasons in the British countryside and gardens, with country writers and poets.

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Welcome to this blog. Thank you for visiting. If you’re new please make yourself at home and look around. The cover photo is of  the South Downs seen from a Sussex wood in early autumn.

— Richard

 

 

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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

Tag: George Herbert

Does God still heal today?

Does God still heal today?

As new year dawned, for one desperately sick woman the future didn’t look at all promising. But after visiting Ffald-y- Brenin, to her delight she discovered that God does  still heal today. Continue reading “Does God still heal today?” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with GraceJanuary 11, 2019631 Words5 Comments

Great men have been among us

Great men have been among us

The grand setting of Durham Cathedral brings us a reminder of three great, yet humble men of faith, learning and prayer. The saintly lives of The Venerable Bede, Saint Cuthbert and George Herbert have inspired Christians for centuries.

Continue reading “Great men have been among us” →
By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Places of InterestMarch 16, 2017June 16, 2022793 WordsLeave a comment

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