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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: Wales

Those Missing Hugs

Those Missing Hugs

After this traumatic year when so many have lost loved ones in the pandemic, hugs have been missing from many people’s lives. But there is a place of blessing where they can always be found in abundance. Let’s go there!

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with GraceMarch 25, 2021767 Words9 Comments

Wales – Land of Blessing

Wales – Land of Blessing

The beautiful hills and valleys of Wales once echoed to the sound of singing especially during some of the many spiritual revivals between the years 1735-1904. Today, the nation waits for the unpredictable winds of God’s blessing to blow across this land again.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with GraceNovember 13, 2019July 16, 2022796 Words6 Comments

Ffald-y-Brenin – a place of blessing

Ffald-y-Brenin – a place of blessing

In a quiet, remote corner of Pembrokeshire this remarkable place of healing and blessing shows that God has not forgotten this part of Wales. Continue reading “Ffald-y-Brenin – a place of blessing” →

By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Encounters with Grace, Most Popular Posts, Places of InterestAugust 1, 2018August 5, 2020817 Words15 Comments
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