Category Archives: The Compassion of Jesus

Rain on the Roof

Posted on November 18, 2020 by thielelyn

Babies suck their thumbs, or carry a favourite blanket until it’s a mere scrap. Food is a comfort for some people, while others enjoy a warm drink for relief. Many go shopping to boost their contentment-levels.  As a child, I … Continue reading →

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Staying Home for Easter

Posted on April 8, 2020 by thielelyn

We’ve all been encouraged (or rather, told!) to stay home this weekend. Many people like to travel at this time, visiting family, going to holiday destinations, and having a refreshing change of pace. But in most places of the world, … Continue reading →

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How Much Time Do I Have?

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Maurie Thiele

In a few weeks we’ll be moving to live nearer to our children. We won’t see our dear friends as often and it’s not easy uprooting ourselves and leaving our lovely garden behind. We hope the new owners love it … Continue reading →

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When We Walk Together

Posted on November 10, 2015 by thielelyn

One Sunday morning a man in our church told me he’d written a song. ‘Would you be willing to compose the music?’ Barry asked. And so I agreed. Writing music is an exhausting, yet exhilarating occupation! I love the strength of the melody drawing me along … Continue reading →

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In Sickness and…

Posted on October 27, 2015 by thielelyn

I wrote this a year ago and now I can look back and see how far I’ve travelled since then. Come with me to October 2014 when my husband and I were putting into practice what we’d promised each other more than fifty … Continue reading →

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Are You Sorry for the Fig Tree that was Cursed?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by thielelyn

Have you ever felt sorry for the fig tree that Jesus cursed? I have. Let’s leave the fig tree for a moment and go back to the previous day in Jesus’ life. Imagine you’re there by the side of the … Continue reading →

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