Author Archives: Faye

About Faye

I m a wife, mother and grandmother. I have always enjoyed writing even from an early age. My book Beyond the Ashes has been written as a labour of love. All the characters are real to me and their story needed to be told. As a Christian my desire is to write General Fiction stories about real people but Hope and a desire for 'better' will always be part of the journey. I have had several short stories published over the years and moderate success in writing competitions. I realized as I was thinking today (30/01/15) that perhaps I should add here that I have had life experiences of many valley times but also many mountain top experiences. I can understand and be beside anyone who finds their life in tatters because I have 'been' there. Of course as I have got older as well there have been the added sorrows of losing not only older family members but also one by one finding the dearest of friends and the ones of greatest support and care also dying. On the site of rich mountains has been my certainty of the value of marriage and how grateful I am that after loss and sadness I made a happy and long-lasting marriage commitment. The one who was my best friend back then is still my best friend 45 years later. Beyond the Ashes touches upon the POWER of LOVE when folk can forget about their own personal 'feelings' and reach out in LOVE to a desperate and broken person.

WELCOME 2023!

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Faye

          What we need is not new light but new sight. Not new paths but new STRENGTH to walk on the old ones.  Not new duties or responsibilities but new Wisdom from on High to fulfill those things that are … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS 2022 is behind us…..What next?

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Faye

A mid week thought as ONWARDS now is our FOCUS Long ago the record in the Word tells us of three eastern (maybe more in the caravan, still travelled across vast tracts of desert) Can you imagine the swirling sand … Continue reading →

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A HAPPY HOLY CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Faye

                                                  CELEBRATING THE BIRTH of DIVINE LOVE                                               Today, with a heart  of gratitude,  I remember the birth of the Saviour of my soul, I light a                                                                                                        large white candle.                                                                      In acknowledgement that HE … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS REMINDS US ….

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Faye

Our God is the God of Nothing is impossible for HIM The young girl Mary told the Angel Gabriel “it is impossible. I know I know not a man. ( I am a virgin}. The angel responded by reminding her … Continue reading →

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A gratitude CANDLE for LOVE

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Faye

Today I light a candle of thanksgiving for the CHRISTMAS GIFT of LOVE FOUR LIGHTS now stand shoulder to shoulder reminding us of the Gifts of Christmas HOPE, PEACE, JOY. LOVE. These gifts have been in our world from the … Continue reading →

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ALL THAT GLITTERS

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Faye

                Two little birds,  attracted by the glitter and shiny gleaming surface of the aluminum pole, happily anchored their nest between the struts.                  Caretaker humans in the park monitored them and ensured their safety.                     These little birds learnt … Continue reading →

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HOLY JOY – Inexplicable – Internal, Inexpressable

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Faye

Far more than exuberant HAPPINESS                         Today on this Advent journey to Christmas 2022 I light a JOY candle and thank God that only in relationship with Christ, can this Holy Gift ever be fully opened.      Thank You Lord … Continue reading →

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EXPECTATIONS – A MID WEEK THOUGHT.

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Faye

What are your expectations in your celebrations of Christmas 2022? Maybe the dream of a holiday in some exotic place? Is it all about the children? When you have children this can be the delight of the season. But, what … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving – prayer. God’s Gift of His Peace.

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Faye

                                                            An Image only but an expression of beauty and life                                Heavenly Father,                                         Thank You that on this 2nd Sunday of Advent as we journey onwards towards the remembrance of Christ’s Birthday, we express gratitude for the Gift … Continue reading →

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LEATHER-BOUND Shafts of Gold

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Faye

Surprised by its elegance and beauty, This Memoir book of my life looks stunning in its case and position on the shelf. The outside looks grand and only I know the heart is about GOD and GOD IS LOVE! One … Continue reading →

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